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SFC 17: Kuklinski x Mao PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davy Gustafson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brah has chosen Dropped by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davy Gustafson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brah stuffs the takedown.
Brah lands a glancing blow to the side of Gustafson's head.
Gustafson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gustafson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gustafson has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Brah misses.
Gustafson drops his hands momentarily and Brah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gustafson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brah circles away.
Brah unleashes a big counter combination but Gustafson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davy Gustafson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brah sneaks out the side door and pushes Gustafson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brah scores with a sloppy right hand. Gustafson should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafson shoots in for a takedown but Brah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustafson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustafson somewhat.
Gustafson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brah defends it nicely.
Brah stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustafson. Gustafson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustafson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brah avoids it really well and circles away.
Brah moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gustafson's hands.
Gustafson takes one to the chin there.
Brah cracks Gustafson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brah sizes up Gustafson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Edgy Brah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustafson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gustafson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustafson somewhat.
Gustafson takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson tries for a takedown but Brah circles away easily
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Gustafson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gustafson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gustafson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gustafson misses with a takedown attempt - Brah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brah shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gustafson eats them both and turns towards Brah to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gustafson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brah's waist but Brah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gustafson off to one side.
As Gustafson backs off Brah throws a huge counter combo but Gustafson manages to avoid it all.
Gustafson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brah scores with a shot to the body.
Brah digs a good body shot into Gustafson's ribs.
Brah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gustafson shoots in looking for a takedown. Brah tries to sprawl out of it but Gustafson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brah lands a jab to the nose.
Gustafson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Brah. No joy for Gustafson on that attempt.
Brah goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafson.
Gustafson walks into a straight right hand from Brah.
Brah has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A nice combination there by Brah.
Brah lands a lovely overhand right.
Brah misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafson shoots in looking for a takedown but Brah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gustafson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davy Gustafson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafson shoots in but no luck this time.
Gustafson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gustafson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafson drops his hands momentarily and Brah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustafson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gustafson has time to react.
A punch lands to the side of Gustafson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brah.
Brah lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Gustafson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brah lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gustafson is rocked!
Edgy Brah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brah cracks Gustafson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Gustafson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brah scores with a nice head shot.
Gustafson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gustafson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brah has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gustafson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gustafson tries to pull guard but Brah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gustafson tries to pull guard but Brah holds him up against the cage and eventually Gustafson drops back down to his feet.
Brah breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Brah.
Brah with a jab.
Gustafson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brah scores with the left hand. Gustafson knows he should have avoided that one.
Gustafson slips a jab and a cross from Brah.
Gustafson takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Brah coming out on top.
Gustafson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brah is fending him off so far but Gustafson persists. Nope, Brah circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustafson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brah sprawls well. Brah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gustafson gets slowly back to his feet.
Davy Gustafson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustafson ducks right into an uppercut from Brah.
Gustafson shoots in but no luck this time.
Gustafson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brah throws out a counter right but Gustafson avoids it with no problem.
Gustafson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice straight punches there by Brah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brah dips to his left and cracks Gustafson with an uppercut!
Brah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brah pinned against the cage. Brah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brah.
Gustafson needs to keep his hands up - Brah had a free shot at his head there.
Brah might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustafson walks into a straight right hand from Brah.
Donk. Brah catches Gustafson right on the button with a cross.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brah lands a jab to Gustafson's midsection.
Brah lands with an overhand left.
Gustafson tries for a takedown but Brah circles away easily
and Brah counters with a three punch combo that has Gustafson backing up. Gustafson nods at Brah to acknowledge the strikes.
Brah leaves Gustafson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brah throws a series of strikes that have Gustafson backpedaling.
Brah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustafson.
Brah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davy Gustafson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brah cracks Gustafson with a good jab.
Brah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustafson doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafson feints and as Brah raises his hands in defense, Gustafson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Gustafson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brah managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah pulls Gustafson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gustafson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brah working for a triangle but Gustafson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brah is on top in guard.
Gustafson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brah passes into side control.
Brah happy to just control the position for now.
Brah landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah scores with punches from side control.
Edgy Brah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustafson is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Brah stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brah lands a nice looking body shot.
Gustafson shoots in for a double leg but Brah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustafson.
Brah throws a counter combo.
Nice cross by Brah.
Gustafson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brah!
Brah is trying to control Gustafson's posture but Gustafson avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah is trying to improve his position.
Brah is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gustafson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brah 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 25:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
A very excited looking Edgy Brah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalasa Kalunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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287 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalasa Kalunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalunga with a poor takedown
letting Michaels counter with a right hand.
Kalunga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Kalunga attempts a counter takedown but Michaels avoids it well and moves away.
Kalunga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Michaels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Shawn Michaels has been cut.
Kalunga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Michaels counter with a right hand.
Michaels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kalunga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalasa Kalunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalunga looks for a takedown but Michaels sprawls well.
Michaels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kalunga.
Michaels appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalunga moves into range and clinches up with Michaels.
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Kalunga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Michaels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalunga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michaels counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalunga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Michaels pinned against the cage. Michaels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice defenses there by Michaels.
Kalunga has closed the distance and engaged Michaels in a clinch.
Kalunga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalunga goes for a takedown attempt but Michaels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kalunga fails with the takedown.
Michaels only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kalunga or perhaps it was just good defense by Michaels, which made it look bad.
Michaels clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Michaels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalunga has him pressed against the cage.
Michaels presses Kalunga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalunga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Michaels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Michaels is pressed up against the cage. Kalunga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michaels down to the mat. Michaels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalunga clinches up against the cage.
Michaels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Michaels is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Michaels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michaels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels blocking some punches.
Kalunga tries to score a body lock takedown but Michaels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kalunga tries to score a body lock takedown but Michaels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michaels pressing his opponent against the cage.
Michaels effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Michaels.
Kalunga tries to score a body lock takedown but Michaels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michaels taking a breather.
Kalunga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michaels prevents it.
Michaels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch but Kalunga keeps him there for the moment.
Michaels wants to break free but Kalunga has control.
Kalunga has Michaels pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michaels manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalunga can't get the takedown.
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Kalunga has a takedown stuffed.
Kalunga misses with a lunging right hand
and Michaels counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels clinches up with Kalunga and pushes him back against the cage.
Kalunga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Michaels is pressed up against the cage. Kalunga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michaels down to the mat. Michaels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michaels has closed the distance and engaged Kalunga in a clinch.
Michaels working hard to break the clinch.
Michaels taking a breather.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalunga wants a takedown.
Michaels prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Kalunga fails to land.
A hook to the body from Michaels.
Kalunga is breathing heavily.
Michaels is trying to push Kalunga away but Kalunga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Michaels pushes Kalunga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels misses with a low kick as Kalunga jumps back.
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!
Kalunga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Michaels's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Michaels clinches.
Kalunga misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kalunga wants a takedown.
Michaels blocking some punches.
Kalunga misses with some punches.
Michaels prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been informed that Michaels has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Michaels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Michaels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kalunga tries to score a body lock takedown but Michaels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalasa Kalunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalunga misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalunga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalunga is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kalunga gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalunga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalunga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels pushes Kalunga off looking to stand but Kalunga dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kalunga thows a huge punch but Michaels dodges it nicely.
Kalunga trying to control from half guard but Michaels is working away.
Kalunga trying to control from Michaels's half guard. Michaels has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kalunga trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalunga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Michaels seems keen to control Kalunga's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michaels striking off his back but it's not causing Kalunga any problems.
Michaels looking for a sweep. Not yet Michaels, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michaels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michaels controls Kalunga momentarily but Kalunga frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kalunga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michaels closes the distance and clinches.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalunga dives in and grabs Michaels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes down on Kalunga's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Michaels releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Michaels has Kalunga up against the cage in a clinch.
Michaels stops a takedown attempt from Kalunga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalunga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Michaels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalunga misses with some punches.
Kalunga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michaels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalunga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels lands a shot to the body.
Michaels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalunga backwards.
Michaels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michaels prevents the takedown attempt.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalunga has Michaels pressed against the cage, preventing Michaels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kalunga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michaels prevents it.
Michaels is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalunga has double underhooks.
Michaels is trying to break free.
Michaels pressing his opponent against the cage.
Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shawn Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalunga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
Kalunga has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michaels.
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalunga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michaels unleashes a big counter combination but Kalunga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalunga has Michaels up against the cage in a clinch.
Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Michaels's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kalunga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalunga closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Michaels.
Michaels is trying to force a seperation but Kalunga has the dominant position.
Michaels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Michaels is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalasa Kalunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels slowing the pace effectively.
Michaels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels cracks Kalunga with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michaels stops a takedown attempt from Kalunga.
A right hook to the body lands for Michaels.
Michaels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Michaels has Kalunga up against the cage in a clinch.
Shawn Michaels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kalunga being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Michaels.
Michaels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Michaels - that landed with a thud.
Michaels tries to break the clinch but Kalunga is controlling the position.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Michaels wants to break free but Kalunga has control.
Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalunga moves into the clinch successfully.
Kalunga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Michaels fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kalasa Kalunga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalunga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michaels circles away.
Michaels misses with a low kick.
Kalunga blocks a leg kick.
Michaels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Kalunga.
Kalunga with a poor takedown
and Michaels moves into the clinch.
Michaels lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Michaels.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels punishes Kalunga's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kalunga tries to score a body lock takedown but Michaels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stalling in the clinch from Michaels.
Michaels continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalunga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
Kalunga shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalunga clinches up against the cage.
Michaels is trying to force a seperation but Kalunga has the dominant position.
Michaels controlling the action here for a moment.
Michaels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shawn Michaels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Michaels prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalunga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalunga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Michaels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kalunga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Michaels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Michaels wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalunga won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Michaels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels clinches.
Michaels is trying to break the clinch but Kalunga is controlling him.
Michaels is pressed up against the cage. Kalunga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michaels down to the mat. Michaels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kalunga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kalunga throws a right hand that misses
and Michaels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Michaels tries to score with a low kick but Kalunga moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Kalunga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Michaels winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Michaels!
An out of breath Shawn Michaels thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Kalasa Kalunga had this to say: 'ADRIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANE '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Sylvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sylvia has chosen Some Country Shit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Slim Sylvia will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fat Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slim Sylvia!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sylvia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sylvia connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Sylvia.
Boy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sylvia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Sylvia.
Sylvia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sylvia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boy on the side of the head.
A jab from Sylvia does it's job there.
Sylvia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylvia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
and Sylvia counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Boy! He's just covering up as Sylvia starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Sylvia!
A pretty intense looking Slim Sylvia took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rakan Alrashed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrus Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakan Alrashed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakan Alrashed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrus Shakur!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alrashed!
Alrashed stuffs the takedown attempt from Shakur. Shakur gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Alrashed.
Alrashed throws a body punch but Shakur moves out of range.
Shakur tries to counter with a clinch but Alrashed shakes him off and moves away.
Alrashed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shakur throws a counter combo.
Alrashed dives in for a single leg takedown but Shakur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alrashed lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alrashed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shakur counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakur tries to land a front kick but Alrashed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A cross from Alrashed lands.
Alrashed throws a head kick that misses.
Alrashed misses with a few strikes there.
Alrashed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Alrashed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alrashed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shakur counters with a nice body shot.
Alrashed throws a series of punches but Shakur avoids them all with ease.
Rakan Alrashed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alrashed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shakur.
Alrashed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shakur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alrashed is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shakur.
Alrashed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alrashed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shakur counters with a thumping low kick.
Alrashed misses with a double jab.
Shakur goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alrashed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shakur is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alrashed's half guard.
Shakur stalling.
Shakur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Still in half guard, Shakur seems content to control.
Shakur seems to be looking for submissions.
Alrashed wants to get back to full guard.
Shakur stops Alrashed from getting back to his feet.
Shakur postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Alrashed to stand up.
Alrashed avoids the head kick by Shakur.
Alrashed misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Alrashed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shakur shoots in and gets a takedown into Alrashed's guard.
Shakur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shakur trying to control but Alrashed is working from the bottom.
Shakur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alrashed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shakur forces his way into half guard.
Alrashed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shakur not doing much here.
Shakur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alrashed defends it well.
Alrashed trying to control from the bottom.
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 Rakan Alrashed will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alrashed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shakur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alrashed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakur circles away quickly and effectively.
Alrashed throws a nice looking combination but Shakur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alrashed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shakur counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alrashed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shakur decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alrashed's guard.
Shakur trying to control the position from guard on top but Alrashed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakur stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alrashed throws the left hand but Shakur avoids the punch easily.
Alrashed swings widly with a right hand
and Shakur counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Alrashed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shakur blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alrashed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakur manages to avoid it.
Shakur tries to counter with a clinch but Alrashed shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shakur is trying to drag Alrashed to the mat but Alrashed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alrashed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shakur to keep the fight standing.
Alrashed pulls guard successfully.
Alrashed wants to control the position but Shakur says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alrashed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shakur wants to free his trapped foot but Alrashed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Shakur.
Shakur decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Alrashed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shakur sprawls well. Shakur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alrashed gets slowly back to his feet.
Shakur ducks under a wild hook from Alrashed.
Shakur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shakur gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Alrashed manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shakur's best efforts.
Shakur working Alrashed over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alrashed is refusing to be controlled, as Shakur sits in half guard.
Shakur takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shakur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alrashed preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shakur controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rakan Alrashed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shakur throws a series of punches but Alrashed avoids them all with ease.
Alrashed went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shakur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shakur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alrashed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrus Shakur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alrashed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shakur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alrashed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shakur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alrashed connects with the punch.
Alrashed tries to bum rush Shakur with a series of wild strikes but Shakur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alrashed throws a hook to the side of Shakur's head but Shakur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alrashed works over Shakur's head and body with a nice combination.
Alrashed looks to land a combination but Shakur avoids it well.
Shakur dives in and grabs Alrashed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alrashed pushes down on Shakur's head and hops out.
Alrashed avoids the head kick by Shakur.
Alrashed stalks Shakur and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shakur's face. Shakur staggers backwards, shaken.
Alrashed misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alrashed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alrashed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shakur blocks a head kick by Alrashed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alrashed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shakur.
Danga de danga de dang - Alrashed scores with a four punch combination!
Alrashed lands with a shot to the body.
Shakur closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alrashed quickly recovers to half guard.
Shakur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alrashed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alrashed wants to get back to full guard.
Shakur is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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. Shakur connects with a nice short shot to Alrashed's temple.
Shakur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alrashed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakur drops an elbow to the side of Alrashed's head.
Shakur performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alrashed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shakur.
Shakur is keen to just control but Alrashed is a slippery customer.
Alrashed has one foot on Shakur's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Alrashed.
Shakur looking to score a takedown here. Alrashed is defending well but Shakur drives through and ends up in Alrashed's guard.
Alrashed wants to get back to his feet but Shakur passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakur wants to work for an arm triangle but Alrashed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakur is looking for a kimura but Alrashed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shakur to get the leverage.
Shakur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shakur is nestled in close to Alrashed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shakur decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Alrashed misses with a few strikes there.
As Alrashed backs off Shakur throws a huge counter combo but Alrashed manages to avoid it all.
Shakur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shakur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alrashed misses with a two punch combination.
Alrashed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rakan Alrashed did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alrashed falls off balance throwing a combination
so Shakur counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alrashed has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shakur has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shakur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shakur wants a takedown.
Alrashed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alrashed throws a right hand that Shakur ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakur also avoids with ease.
Alrashed misses with a two punch combination.
Alrashed misses with a jab, cross combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alrashed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alrashed misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shakur.
Shakur shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shakur showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Shakur is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tyrus Shakur has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alrashed taking some punishment here, with Shakur in his half guard.
Shakur controlling the action here.
Alrashed is defending against the submission attempts here by Shakur.
Shakur is stalling here. Alrashed is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shakur seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alrashed has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur sneaks back into half guard.
Alrashed is trying to work for a kimura but Shakur is defending well.
Shakur wants to control but Alrashed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alrashed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakur's head.
Shakur wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shakur wants to control but Alrashed is keeping busy.
Shakur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alrashed.
Alrashed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shakur misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alrashed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alrashed throws a strike but Shakur avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alrashed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alrashed throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alrashed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shakur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shakur just leaning against Alrashed, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakan Alrashed had his way with Tyrus Shakur in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shakur fails to land with a series of punches.
Alrashed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shakur counters with a nice body kick.
Alrashed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shakur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Alrashed misses.
Alrashed throws a hook but Shakur avoids it easily.
Alrashed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakur was well out of range. Poor timing from Alrashed.
Shakur throws a right and a left that Alrashed avoids nicely.
Shakur tries to bum rush Alrashed with a series of wild strikes but Alrashed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alrashed, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alrashed misses with a series of wild punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alrashed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alrashed throws a head kick but Shakur moves out of range.
Shakur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakur slips a jab from Alrashed.
Shakur unleashes a big counter combination but Alrashed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alrashed misses with an uppercut. Shakur saw that one coming.
Alrashed throws a series of punches but Shakur avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Shakur does no damage.
Alrashed throws a right hand that Shakur ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakur also avoids with ease.
Shakur scores with a three punch combo!
Shakur feints and as Alrashed raises his hands in defense, Shakur changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shakur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shakur forces his way into half guard.
Shakur winds up and cracks Alrashed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakur stands up from half guard.
Shakur lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alrashed throws a big shot that misses.
Alrashed misses with the combination.
Shakur tries to bum rush Alrashed with a series of wild strikes but Alrashed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alrashed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakur goes for a double leg but Alrashed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alrashed continues to drive forward.
Alrashed went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alrashed scores with a one two! Shakur had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alrashed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shakur.
Shakur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shakur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Alrashed misses.
Alrashed misses with a hook
and Shakur counters with a one-two to the body.
Shakur goes for a double leg but Alrashed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alrashed continues to drive forward.
Shakur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shakur bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Shakur crashes against the mat.
Alrashed is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shakur working the head and body with strikes.
Shakur swings around for an armbar but Alrashed sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shakur's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alrashed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shakur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shakur has escaped and now he's on top!
Shakur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tyrus Shakur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alrashed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alrashed 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.
Rakan Alrashed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alrashed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrus Shakur.
I think Alrashed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 48:47
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rakan Alrashed!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Krocidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee. Jimmy Krocidal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Krocidal !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus McDonald !
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald tries for a takedown but Krocidal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krocidal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald forces Krocidal back against the cage and clinches.
Krocidal has clasped his hands together around McDonald 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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McDonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McDonald felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald moves into full guard.
McDonald 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.
Krocidal is fighting to break McDonald 's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krocidal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald pulls Krocidal in to control the position.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krocidal is breathing heavily.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald pushes down on Krocidal 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like McDonald might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krocidal has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonald has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krocidal quickly recovers to half guard.
Krocidal is looking to get back to is feet but McDonald passes into side control.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Krocidal controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McDonald passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Krocidal !
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krocidal working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by McDonald there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
That's two 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krocidal tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald takes Krocidal 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Krocidal is in trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Krocidal gets tackled into the cage by McDonald . McDonald maintains the clinch.
McDonald has clasped his hands together around Krocidal 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McDonald takes a little break here. Krocidal wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald working the ground and pound but Krocidal is defending the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krocidal is trying to control McDonald 's posture but McDonald avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald controls the position from side control.
McDonald misses with the ground and pound.
Krocidal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald controlling from side mount.
The adventures of McDonald the control monster continue. Boring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krocidal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
Krocidal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krocidal tries to get out of the position.
McDonald passes Krocidal 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krocidal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald .
McDonald is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonald moves nicely into side control.
McDonald has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Krocidal !
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jimmy Krocidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Karate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karate's entrance music is Shot Em'. A fine choice. Schwarzenegger has chosen Ride of the Valkyries as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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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, Joey Karate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adolf Schwarzenegger!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzenegger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karate, pushing him back against the cage.
Karate can't find room to land a body shot as Schwarzenegger controls the action.
Karate misses with an elbow strike.
Schwarzenegger gets through Karate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schwarzenegger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karate throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schwarzenegger.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schwarzenegger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karate misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karate.
Karate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karate blocking some punches.
Karate blocks a body shot from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger has a couple of punches blocked by Karate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger blocks an elbow strike.
Karate struggles to land a body shot inside as Schwarzenegger controls his hands.
Karate pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwarzenegger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schwarzenegger blocks an elbow strike from Karate.
Schwarzenegger working aggressively here.
Karate struggles to land a body shot inside as Schwarzenegger controls his hands.
Karate lands an elbow just above Schwarzenegger 's eye.
Karate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schwarzenegger's elbow.
Karate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Karate fails to land.
Nice elbow from Karate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate.
Karate taking a breather.
Karate lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger dodges an elbow strike from Karate.
Karate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karate throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karate.
Karate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Adolf Schwarzenegger has been cut.
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!
Karate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schwarzenegger avoids the elbow strike from Karate, against the cage.
Karate tries to throw a body punch but Schwarzenegger avoids it by throwing Karate back against the cage.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Karate.
Good body shot from Karate.
Schwarzenegger swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karate has a couple of punches blocked by Schwarzenegger.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwarzenegger's brow.
Schwarzenegger swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwarzenegger blocks an elbow strike.
Karate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karate throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Schwarzenegger fails to land.
Karate misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Karate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karate pushes Schwarzenegger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schwarzenegger misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Schwarzenegger fails to land.
Schwarzenegger cracks Karate with a nice body shot.
Karate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwarzenegger's brow.
Karate can't find room to land a body shot as Schwarzenegger controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwarzenegger's brow.
Schwarzenegger avoids a wild elbow strike from Karate.
Schwarzenegger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Karate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adolf Schwarzenegger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schwarzenegger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schwarzenegger rushes Karate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karate misses with a body punch.
Schwarzenegger misses with the head strike.
Schwarzenegger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schwarzenegger or not.
Schwarzenegger has Karate pressed against the cage.
Karate struggles to land a body shot inside as Schwarzenegger controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzenegger misses with a body punch.
Schwarzenegger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate.
Karate pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwarzenegger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schwarzenegger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karate is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwarzenegger's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Karate.
Karate misses with a body punch.
Karate leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schwarzenegger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schwarzenegger blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Karate.
A short right from Karate.
Karate struggles to land a body shot inside as Schwarzenegger controls his hands.
Karate lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Karate on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karate throws an elbow that misses.
Karate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schwarzenegger's elbow.
Karate digs a right hand underneath Schwarzenegger's ribcage. Schwarzenegger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schwarzenegger has a couple of punches blocked by Karate.
Karate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schwarzenegger avoids the elbow strike from Karate, against the cage.
Karate pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwarzenegger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schwarzenegger blocks a body shot from Karate.
Karate throws an elbow but it misses.
Karate stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schwarzenegger's elbow.
Karate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karate throws an elbow but it misses.
Karate tries a body shot but Schwarzenegger blocks it.
A short uppercut from Karate.
Karate stalling.
Schwarzenegger avoids a wild elbow strike from Karate.
Karate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karate throws a punch but it's blocked by Schwarzenegger.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karate throws an elbow but misses.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karate lands a nice elbow.
Karate blocking some punches.
Karate misses with a punch to the body.
Schwarzenegger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate.
Karate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwarzenegger can do to turn this around?
Schwarzenegger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karate pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwarzenegger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schwarzenegger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karate backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwarzenegger's brow.
Schwarzenegger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karate tries a body shot but Schwarzenegger blocks it.
Karate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schwarzenegger prevents a body shot from Karate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Karate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adolf Schwarzenegger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Schwarzenegger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schwarzenegger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karate backwards.
Karate misses with an elbow strike.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
Schwarzenegger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karate pushes Schwarzenegger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schwarzenegger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate.
Karate struggles to land a body shot inside as Schwarzenegger controls his hands.
Karate lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate struggles to land a body shot inside as Schwarzenegger controls his hands.
Karate tries a body shot but Schwarzenegger blocks it.
Karate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
Karate scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Karate.
Schwarzenegger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karate misses with an elbow strike.
Karate lands an elbow inside that Schwarzenegger shrugs off.
Karate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schwarzenegger takes a shot to the head.
Come on Karate - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schwarzenegger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karate slowing the pace effectively.
Schwarzenegger has a couple of punches blocked by Karate.
Schwarzenegger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schwarzenegger blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Karate.
Karate tries a body shot but Schwarzenegger blocks it.
Karate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schwarzenegger swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schwarzenegger.
Karate tries a body shot but Schwarzenegger blocks it.
Schwarzenegger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karate tries a body shot but Schwarzenegger blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schwarzenegger misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger throws a head punch that misses.
Karate tries to work over Schwarzenegger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karate has a couple of punches blocked by Schwarzenegger.
Adolf Schwarzenegger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Schwarzenegger on the inside.
Karate works on Schwarzenegger's body with a couple of short punches.
Karate misses with a punch to the body.
Schwarzenegger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schwarzenegger avoids a wild elbow strike from Karate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karate misses with an elbow strike.
Karate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karate lands an elbow just above Schwarzenegger 's eye.
Schwarzenegger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karate misses with a punch to the body.
Karate lands an elbow inside that Schwarzenegger shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karate's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Karate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schwarzenegger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schwarzenegger lands with a right to the head.
Karate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwarzenegger's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Karate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karate 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Karate!
An intense looking Joey Karate took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'If you walked out to Bryan Adams, you deserve the type of beatdown I just gave him. This division is mine whether I have the belt around my waist or not.'.
The defeated Adolf Schwarzenegger had this to say: 'I'm young. Just starting with no ground game yet. I'll be back MFers!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Ataucusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Divac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Divac has chosen Nas- Do you hate me now as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nestor Ataucusi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Divac!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ataucusi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac misses with a two punch combination.
Ataucusi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Divac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ataucusi just misses with a punch to the body.
Divac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Divac cracks Ataucusi with a good jab.
Ataucusi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Divac! But no joy.
Divac on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
Ataucusi throws an overhand right that lands on Divac's shoulder, as Divac tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Ataucusi misses.
Divac steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ataucusi.
Ataucusi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ataucusi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divac manages to avoid it.
Ataucusi lands a nice shot 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!
Ataucusi missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Divac misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataucusi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Nestor Ataucusi has been cut.
Ataucusi misses the shot to the body.
Divac slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Divac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ataucusi throws a lazy right hand but Divac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Divac throws a jab when Ataucusi was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ataucusi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ataucusi.
Ataucusi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Ataucusi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Divac looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Divac ducks right into an uppercut from Ataucusi.
Divac scores with a shot to the body.
Ataucusi misses with an uppercut
and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ataucusi misses with a hook
and Divac counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Divac manages to break the clinch.
Ataucusi missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Divac is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ataucusi misses with a lunging right hand
and Divac makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Divac scores with a jab. Ataucusi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ataucusi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ataucusi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divac moves away.
A little jabbing left from Divac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Divac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ataucusi in his tracks.
Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ataucusi moves away.
Divac scores with a body shot.
Divac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ataucusi.
Ataucusi misses with a jab to the body
and Divac counters with a stiff right hand.
Divac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ataucusi, pushing him back against the cage.
Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Divac just misses with a punch to the body.
Divac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ataucusi throws a lazy uppercut
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut.
Ataucusi throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ataucusi misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ataucusi misses the target.
Divac steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ataucusi.
Ataucusi throws a sloppy body shot
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nestor Ataucusi's cut is getting worse.
Ataucusi misses with a body shot
and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Divac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nestor Ataucusi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ataucusi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Divac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Divac gets a clinch.
Divac just leaning against Ataucusi, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ataucusi as Divac tries to tie him up.
Divac manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ataucusi misses with an uppercut.
Divac closes the distance and clinches.
Ataucusi manages to break the clinch.
Divac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Divac darts in and clinches Ataucusi up against the cage.
Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Divac throws a sloppy body shot
and Ataucusi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ataucusi throws out a loose jab but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divac is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ataucusi with a body shot.
Ataucusi looks to land a right hand but Divac moved out of range.
Divac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ataucusi.
Ataucusi swats away the attempt to clinch by Divac.
Divac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ataucusi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ataucusi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Divac.
Divac tries to close the distance and clinch but Ataucusi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Divac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ataucusi connects with a right hand. Divac shakes it off.
Ataucusi misses the shot to the body.
Ataucusi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Divac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Divac ducks right into an uppercut from Ataucusi.
Roman Divac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Ataucusi.
Ataucusi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Divac loads up on a big right hand but Ataucusi slips the punch.
Ataucusi scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divac has taken the fight to the clinch.
Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ataucusi. Divac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Divac looks to land a left hand but Ataucusi moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ataucusi.
Divac throws out a counter right but Ataucusi avoids it with no problem.
Ataucusi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Divac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ataucusi is looking to counter punch.
Ataucusi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Divac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ataucusi throws a right hand that misses
and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ataucusi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ataucusi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Divac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ataucusi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ataucusi jabs at Divac's body.
Divac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divac looks to land a left hand but Ataucusi moved out of range nicely.
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!
Ataucusi looks to land a right hand but Divac moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Ataucusi.
Divac closes the distance and clinches.
Divac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Divac.
Ataucusi misses with a punch on the inside.
Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ataucusi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Ataucusi - just one landing.
Divac misses with a body shot.
Ataucusi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ataucusi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nestor Ataucusi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ataucusi loads up on a big right hand but Divac slips the punch.
Ataucusi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Divac there as he acknowledges the shot.
Divac looks to land a right hand but Ataucusi moved out of range.
Ataucusi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ataucusi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divac manages to avoid it.
Divac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Divac tries to clinch up but Ataucusi circles away and keeps his distance.
Ataucusi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut.
Divac walks into a jab.
Ataucusi throws a looping overhand right but Divac ducks down to avoid it.
Divac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Divac avoids the body shot from Ataucusi.
Divac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ataucusi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ataucusi swings widly with a right hand
letting Divac counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Divac takes the fight into the clinch.
Ataucusi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ataucusi takes a swing at Divac's ribcage but misses.
Ataucusi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ataucusi misses with a shot to the body
and Ataucusi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ataucusi misses with a hook
and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ataucusi is rocked!
Ataucusi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Divac scores with a counter punch that sends Ataucusi to the canvas! Divac smells blood - he's punishing Ataucusi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ataucusi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Divac! Roman Divac retains his middleweight title!
Roman Divac very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Nestor Ataucusi spoke after the fight, saying 'I will avenge this loss eh !!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cai Mao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuklinski comes to the cage accompanied by Immigrant Song. 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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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Kuklinski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cai Mao!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuklinski moves in looking to clinch but Mao pushes him off.
Mao lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Richard Kuklinski has been cut.
Mao lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuklinski off the cage and back into range.
Mao is looking to chop away at Kuklinski's legs.
Mao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuklinski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kangaroo's MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mao looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuklinski is just out of range.
Kuklinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mao counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mao scores with a one two! Kuklinski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Richard Kuklinski's cut is getting worse.
Kuklinski moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuklinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mao backwards.
Kuklinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuklinski working aggressively here.
Kuklinski throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Mao.
Mao working hard to break the clinch.
Mao is trying to break the clinch but Kuklinski is controlling him.
Kuklinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mao is trying to break the clinch but Kuklinski is controlling him.
Mao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mao tries to break the clinch but Kuklinski is controlling the position.
Kuklinski digs a right hand into Mao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mao's gas tank.
Mao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuklinski has him pressed against the cage.
Kuklinski blocking some punches.
Mao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mao throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski has Mao pressed against the cage, preventing Mao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Kuklinski.
Mao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mao is trying to break the clinch but Kuklinski is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kuklinski fails to land.
Kuklinski scores with a hook to the body.
Kuklinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuklinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuklinski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mao backwards.
Kuklinski gets through Mao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuklinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuklinski.
Kuklinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuklinski has him pressed against the cage.
Kuklinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuklinski breaks the clinch.
Mao slips a straight right by Kuklinski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuklinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mao misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuklinski as he connects with a hook.
Mao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuklinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuklinski misses with some punches.
Mao tries to break the clinch but Kuklinski is controlling the position.
Kuklinski tries to throw a body punch but Mao avoids it by throwing Kuklinski back against the cage.
Kuklinski digs a right hand underneath Mao's ribcage. Mao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuklinski scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Mao.
Mao struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinski controls his hands.
Mao blocking some punches.
Mao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mao working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mao blocks an uppercut.
Kuklinski misses with the head strike.
Mao tries to break the clinch but Kuklinski is controlling the position.
Mao is trying to break the clinch but Kuklinski has him pressed against the cage.
Kuklinski lands a shoulder strike.
Mao tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinski avoids it by throwing Mao back against the cage.
Mao blocking some punches.
Mao working hard to break the clinch.
Mao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuklinski prevents Mao from breaking the clinch.
Kuklinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuklinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mao is trying to force a seperation but Kuklinski has the dominant position.
Mao wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuklinski won't allow it.
Mao manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuklinski lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kuklinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Kuklinski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cai Mao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mao.
Mao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuklinski moves away.
Nice body punch from Mao.
Mao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuklinski with a nice cross.
Kuklinski tries to clinch up.
Kuklinski drops his hands momentarily and Mao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuklinski instigates a clinch.
Mao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuklinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuklinski prevents Mao from breaking the clinch.
Kuklinski throws a head punch that misses.
Kuklinski prevents a body shot from Mao.
Kuklinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuklinski misses with the head strike.
Mao tries to circle away but Kuklinski has him pinned against the cage.
Kuklinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mao controls his hands.
Mao lands a shot to the body.
Mao wants to break free but Kuklinski has control.
Mao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuklinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuklinski cracks Mao with a nice body shot.
Mao has had enough of the clinch but Kuklinski keeps him there for the moment.
Kuklinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mao controls his hands.
Kuklinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Mao.
Kuklinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Mao tries to get set, Kuklinski tries to push him back and clinch up but Mao manages to avoid the attempt.
Mao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mao scores with a nice right hand.
Mao misses with a hook. Kuklinski ducked under it nicely.
Kuklinski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kuklinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuklinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuklinski under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mao throws a series of punches but Kuklinski avoids them all with ease.
Mao misses with a double jab.
Mao tries a head kick but it misses.
Mao misses with a wild combination.
Cai Mao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mao is breathing heavily.
Kuklinski lands a nice looking body shot.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mao keeps the fight on the outside.
Mao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuklinski.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuklinski has closed the distance and engaged Mao in a clinch.
Kuklinski misses with a body punch.
Mao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuklinski lands with a right to the head.
Mao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuklinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Mao backwards.
Kuklinski lands a shot to the body.
Mao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinski has a couple of punches blocked by Mao.
Kuklinski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mao.
Kuklinski digs a right hand into Mao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mao's gas tank.
Kuklinski lands a right hand.
Kuklinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski closes the distance and clinches.
Kuklinski is leaning against Mao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuklinski pushes Mao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Kuklinski.
Kuklinski lands a shot to the body.
Kuklinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuklinski scores with a hook to the body.
Kuklinski lands with a right to the head.
Kuklinski lands a body shot.
Kuklinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuklinski lands a body punch.
Kuklinski digs a right hand into Mao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mao's gas tank.
Kuklinski lands a shoulder strike.
Kuklinski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Kuklinski on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kuklinski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Kuklinski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kuklinski darts in and clinches Mao up against the cage.
Mao is trying to force a seperation but Kuklinski has the dominant position.
Mao is trying to push Kuklinski away but Kuklinski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Kuklinski.
Mao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuklinski prevents Mao from breaking the clinch.
Kuklinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuklinski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maos head.
Kuklinski lands an uppercut.
Mao is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Kuklinski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mao is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuklinski finish him?
Kuklinski has Mao pressed against the cage, preventing Mao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mao is trying to force a seperation but Kuklinski has the dominant position.
Mao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuklinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuklinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuklinski unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mao! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kuklinski is unloading with more strikes now! Mao drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Richard Kuklinski, 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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