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WeInSyd14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Shafer (ranked 23628 p4p, 702 weight class) and Karnak Lao (ranked 22946 p4p, 710 weight class). Karnak Lao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Shafer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Karnak Lao!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shafer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shafer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shafer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lao trying to control the position from guard on top but Shafer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shafer is pulling down on Lao's head. It's preventing any offense from Lao, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shafer is trying to keep Lao in close.
Lao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lao gets to his feet - Shafer follows without any prompting.
Lao tries to clinch up.
Shafer keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shafer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shafer feints and then cracks Lao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lao down.
Shafer closes the distance and clinches.
Shafer looking for a takedown.
Shafer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shafer pulls guard successfully.
Shafer 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.
Lao wanted to stand there but Shafer had control of the position.
Shafer keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shafer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shafer tries to get out of the position.
Shafer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lao is one step ahead there.
Shafer has a closed guard, preventing Lao from standing up.
Lao looking to pass the guard.
That's four 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shafer stuffs the takedown.
Shafer pushes Lao up against the cage in a clinch.
Shafer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shafer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shafer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shafer.
Lao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lao shoots in for a double leg but Shafer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shafer drives through and clinches with Lao against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Shafer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shafer pinned against the cage. Shafer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shafer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shafer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shafer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lao can do to turn this around?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shafer.
Shafer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shafer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danga de danga de dang - Shafer scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Karnak Lao has been cut.
Shafer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shafer has closed the distance and engaged Lao in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shafer drags the fight down to the ground.
Lao preventing the sweep.
Lao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shafer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lao trying to control but Shafer is working from the bottom.
Shafer keeping full guard, as Lao tries to pass.
Lao slips nicely into half guard.
Shafer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lao on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shafer is refusing to be controlled, as Lao sits in half guard.
Lao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shafer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lao.
Lao is just content to waste time from the top position. Shafer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao wants to control from the top but Shafer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shafer wants to get back to his feet but Lao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lao throwing strikes but missing.
Lao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alex Shafer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lao shoots for a takedown but Shafer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alex Shafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karnak Lao.
Lao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shafer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shafer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shafer digs a good body shot into Lao's ribs.
Lao needs to keep his hands up - Shafer had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shafer!
Shafer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shafer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lao dives in and grabs Shafer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shafer pushes down on Lao's head and hops out.
Shafer throws a big counter combination but Lao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shafer lands with a kick to the temple. Lao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shafer digs a good body shot into Lao's ribs.
Shafer stalks Lao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lao's face. Lao staggers backwards, shaken.
Shafer throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Shafer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karnak Lao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shafer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lao looks for a takedown but Shafer sprawls well.
Shafer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lao is trying to drag Shafer to the mat but Shafer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shafer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alex Shafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karnak Lao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shafer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lao shoots in for a takedown but Shafer shows good takedown defense.
Lao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shafer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shafer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lao misses with a takedown
and Shafer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shafer throws a front kick that sends Lao stumbling back into the cage.
Shafer clinches up with Lao and pushes him back against the cage.
Shafer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shafer is looking to wear down Lao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shafer rushes Lao and presses him up against the cage.
Shafer breaks the clinch.
Alex Shafer is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shafer.
Lao dives in for a single leg takedown but Shafer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shafer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shafer feints and then cracks Lao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lao down.
Shafer closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shafer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Shafer scores with a one two! Lao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shafer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shafer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shafer somewhat.
Shafer dives in and scores a takedown into Lao's guard.
Shafer is fighting to break Lao's control of his arms but Lao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao looking for a triangle here. Shafer is fighting it but it looks tight! Lao pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shafer is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Karnak Lao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Torey Graves (ranked 7013 p4p, 602 weight class) and Eren Onay (ranked 24330 p4p, 716 weight class). Graves comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Eren Onay is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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188 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torey Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eren Onay!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Onay feints a counter leg kick.
Graves misses with a hook
and Onay counters with a straight right hand.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge in the buildup to the fight.
Graves throws a predictable looking body shot
and Onay counters with a two punch combo.
Graves rushes Onay and presses him up against the cage.
Onay wants to break free but Graves has control.
A bit of stalling here from Graves.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves keeps control of Onay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Onay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graves stalling the fight.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Graves scores with a knee to the head.
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a right hand that Onay ducks under and follows up with a left that Onay also avoids with ease.
Onay is looking for the big counter here.
Graves thumps Onay with a low kick.
Onay needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.
Onay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Onay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Onay is rocked!
Graves moves into the clinch.
Onay is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Onay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Graves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Onay in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Graves slowing the pace effectively.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Onay seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Onay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Graves prevents Onay from breaking the clinch.
Graves has Onay pressed against the cage, preventing Onay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Graves prevents the takedown attempt.
Graves prevents Onay from breaking the clinch.
Onay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Graves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Graves.
Graves darts in and clinches Onay up against the cage.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Onay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Onay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graves keeps control of Onay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Onay wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Onay avoids the damage to the body.
Onay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Onay wants to break free but Graves has control.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves pushes Onay against the cage. Graves is working some dirty boxing. Graves pushes off with a quick right hook! Onay goes down! Onay tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Graves moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torey Graves!
Our winner, Torey Graves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Remi Daucourt (ranked 7641 p4p, 473 weight class) and Nikos Basoukos (ranked 24738 p4p, 516 weight class). Nikos Basoukos struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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148 lbs
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remi Daucourt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikos Basoukos!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daucourt lands a head shot.
Basoukos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Daucourt looks to throw the jab but Basoukos is out of range.
Basoukos shoots in but Daucourt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daucourt looks to score with a jab to the body but Basoukos is just out of range.
Daucourt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Basoukos quickly recovers to half guard.
Basoukos kicks off Daucourt and gets to his feet.
Daucourt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Basoukos quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basoukos taking some punishment here, with Daucourt in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daucourt in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Basoukos tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Daucourt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Remi Daucourt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Stewart (ranked 6527 p4p, 197 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 7024 p4p, 204 weight class). Savage has chosen Lazers go off as confetti drops from the ceiling.......as ...HOLY DIVER by- as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a good cross that connects.
Savage scores with a sloppy right hand. Stewart should have avoided that one.
Savage with a hook.
Savage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stewart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been told by Stewart's head coaches at The PIT Hawaiian Kempo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stewart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savage throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Savage does no damage.
Savage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stewart. Stewart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Randy Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stewart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stewart is rocked!
Stewart walks straight into a right hand from Savage - that's dropped him! Savage jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Stewart from any more punishment! Stewart complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Randy Savage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Machiavelli RestInPiece (ranked 5237 p4p, 518 weight class) and Alex Jackson (ranked 24526 p4p, 685 weight class). Alex Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Machiavelli RestInPiece!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RestInPiece shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
RestInPiece lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson's coach down at Sydney Combat Method was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
RestInPiece closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. RestInPiece pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and RestInPiece counters with a crisp one two that drops Jackson! RestInPiece thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jackson to his feet! Jackson is in big trouble!
RestInPiece blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but RestInPiece sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
RestInPiece wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but RestInPiece won't allow it.
RestInPiece is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of RestInPiece backwards.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson tries to break free but RestInPiece pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by RestInPiece.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RestInPiece breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a hook but RestInPiece blocks it.
RestInPiece has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Machiavelli RestInPiece. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
RestInPiece has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
RestInPiece blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
RestInPiece successfully pulls guard.
RestInPiece trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for RestInPiece.
Jackson stands up.
RestInPiece changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but RestInPiece manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as RestInPiece shoots in.
RestInPiece looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson throws a body punch but RestInPiece moves out of range.
Jackson throws a hook but RestInPiece blocks it.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
RestInPiece tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
RestInPiece tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
RestInPiece bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alex Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RestInPiece moves out of range of the strikes.
RestInPiece shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
RestInPiece appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
RestInPiece staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by RestInPiece.
Horrible takedown attempt by RestInPiece or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
RestInPiece shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
RestInPiece dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
RestInPiece tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a jab when RestInPiece was well out of range.
RestInPiece throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson lands a jab to RestInPiece's midsection.
Jackson 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.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. RestInPiece saw that one coming.
RestInPiece throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from RestInPiece.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson just leaning against RestInPiece, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
RestInPiece keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RestInPiece is looking to counter with head kicks.
RestInPiece moves out of range of the body kick.
RestInPiece is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
RestInPiece tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and RestInPiece ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
RestInPiece is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
RestInPiece uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and RestInPiece counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson throws a right and a left that RestInPiece avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from RestInPiece is defended easily by Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Machiavelli RestInPiece. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RestInPiece fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RestInPiece manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck RestInPiece on the side of the head.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
RestInPiece appears to be looking for a big counter.
RestInPiece moves into the clinch.
RestInPiece is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
RestInPiece drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but RestInPiece is keeping the position.
RestInPiece working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but RestInPiece gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson is trying to control the position but RestInPiece postures up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
RestInPiece trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RestInPiece looking to pass the guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece passes easily into side control. Nice work.
RestInPiece throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson is trying to control RestInPiece's posture but RestInPiece avoids it.
RestInPiece tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
RestInPiece seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
RestInPiece works his way into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is being controlled here.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
RestInPiece drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
RestInPiece is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
RestInPiece clinches up against the cage.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from RestInPiece.
RestInPiece tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Machiavelli RestInPiece. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by RestInPiece.
RestInPiece scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RestInPiece tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
RestInPiece is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but RestInPiece has double underhooks.
RestInPiece manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but RestInPiece uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces RestInPiece back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but RestInPiece slips the punch.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but RestInPiece has double underhooks.
Jackson tries to stall but RestInPiece uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
RestInPiece is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
RestInPiece breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by RestInPiece.
RestInPiece half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
RestInPiece shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RestInPiece gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
RestInPiece shoots and misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and RestInPiece counters by clinching up.
RestInPiece goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
RestInPiece effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson is trying to break free.
A short right from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
RestInPiece creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to push RestInPiece away but RestInPiece has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
RestInPiece ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. RestInPiece no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson trying to control but RestInPiece is working from the bottom.
RestInPiece has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Alex Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
RestInPiece is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
RestInPiece working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
RestInPiece doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
RestInPiece looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
RestInPiece wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
RestInPiece tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
RestInPiece slips under a jab.
RestInPiece looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Machiavelli RestInPiece has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
RestInPiece displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Westbrook (ranked 5309 p4p, 531 weight class) and Bobby Whittaker (ranked 7921 p4p, 635 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Big heart |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russell Westbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Whittaker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Whittaker gets tackled into the cage by Westbrook. Westbrook maintains the clinch.
Westbrook lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Westbrook.
Whittaker takes a shot to the head.
Our sources have told us that Westbrook has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Westbrook.
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook has Whittaker pressed against the cage, preventing Whittaker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Westbrook.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westbrook.
Whittaker working hard to break the clinch.
Westbrook gets through Whittaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Westbrook tries to work over Whittaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Westbrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Westbrook lands with a light punch inside.
Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whittaker backwards.
Westbrook scores with a shoulder strike.
Whittaker is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Whittaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Westbrook finish him?
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westbrook pushes Whittaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Whittaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Westbrook lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.
Westbrook lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Westbrook.
Westbrook unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Whittaker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Westbrook is unloading with more strikes now! Whittaker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Westbrook!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Harden (ranked 5257 p4p, 529 weight class) and Brajan Aleksander (ranked 7708 p4p, 626 weight class). Brajan Aleksander looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Harden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brajan Aleksander!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harden clinches up with Aleksander and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Harden.
Harden breaks from the clinch.
Aleksander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aleksander doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Brajan Aleksander has been cut.
Aleksander throws a sloppy head kick
and Aleksander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harden connects with a single shot there.
Aleksander is looking to clinch but Harden is avoiding it.
Aleksander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harden's waist but Harden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aleksander off to one side.
James Harden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brajan Aleksander.
Aleksander shoots and misses
and Harden counters with a right hand to the body.
Aleksander looks winded!
Aleksander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aleksander tries to keep at a distance but Harden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aleksander can't get the takedown.
Aleksander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harden avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden lands a hook that snaps the head of Aleksander backwards.
Harden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Harden - that landed with a thud.
Harden lands with a left to the head.
Aleksander letting Harden take a breather here.
Harden has Aleksander pressed against the cage, preventing Aleksander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Harden.
Harden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aleksander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aleksander backwards.
Harden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aleksander is trying to break the clinch but Harden has him pressed against the cage.
Harden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aleksander backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aleksander letting Harden take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Harden.
Harden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aleksander, pushing him back against the cage.
Aleksander tries to stall but Harden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aleksander backwards.
Aleksander takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harden.
Harden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Harden.
Harden scores with a shot to the side of Aleksander's head.
Harden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aleksander backwards.
Harden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aleksanders head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harden pushes Aleksander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aleksander backwards.
A body shot lands from Harden.
Harden pushes Aleksander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aleksander is trying to push Harden away but Harden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aleksander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harden smiles and moves away.
Harden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brajan Aleksander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Harden's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harden darts in and clinches Aleksander up against the cage.
Harden manages to break the clinch.
Harden darts in and clinches Aleksander up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harden is stalling here.
Harden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harden lands a body shot.
Harden gets underhooks to prevent Aleksander's takedown attempt.
A short left from Harden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harden gets through Aleksander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harden lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Harden.
Harden lands with a short shot to the head.
Harden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aleksander backwards.
Aleksander is rocked!
Aleksander tries to break free but Harden pushes him back against the cage.
Harden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aleksander backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brajan Aleksander's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aleksander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aleksander can do to turn this around?
Aleksander wants to clinch but Harden slips to the side
and Harden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aleksander is still on wobbly legs! Can Harden finish him?
Harden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aleksander, pushing him back against the cage.
Harden gets through Aleksander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Harden.
Harden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harden moves into the clinch.
James Harden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harden slowing the pace effectively.
Aleksander seems to have recovered his senses.
Harden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aleksander.
A short right from Harden.
Aleksander is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harden lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden stalling against the cage.
Aleksander fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James Harden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brajan Aleksander.
Harden lands a nice uppercut.
Harden digs a right hand underneath Aleksander's ribcage. Aleksander let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Harden - that landed with a thud.
Harden lands a nice shot to the body.
Aleksander stalling in the clinch but Harden improves position.
Harden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harden has Aleksander up against the cage in a clinch.
Harden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aleksander backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksander takes a shot to the head.
Harden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harden lands with a good body shot.
Brajan Aleksander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aleksander tries to keep at a distance but Harden has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harden.
Harden scores with a shot to the side of Aleksander's head.
Harden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aleksander or not.
Harden lands with a left to the head.
Harden stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Harden.
Aleksander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harden smiles and moves away.
Harden lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harden takes the fight into the clinch.
Aleksander wants to take the fight to the mat but Harden manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harden scores with a shot to the side of Aleksander's head.
Harden cracks Aleksander with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Harden.
Aleksander letting Harden take a breather here.
Harden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harden.
Harden scores with a shoulder strike.
Harden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harden stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harden presses Aleksander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harden pushes Aleksander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harden is working Aleksander over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harden scores with a shot to the side of Aleksander's head.
Harden lands a nice shot to the body.
Aleksander takes a shot to the head.
Harden pushes Aleksander against the cage. Harden is working some dirty boxing. Harden pushes off with a quick right hook! Aleksander goes down! Aleksander tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Harden moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Harden!
A victorious James Harden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Lillard (ranked 6712 p4p, 553 weight class) and Tori Kankunnen (ranked 7262 p4p, 569 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Lillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tori Kankunnen!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lillard tries to clinch up but Kankunnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Lillard wants to clinch up but Kankunnen keeps it at a distance.
Kankunnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lillard connects with a crisp jab.
Tori Kankunnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lillard tries to clinch up.
Lillard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kankunnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kankunnen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kankunnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lillard sees it coming and defends easily.
Kankunnen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lillard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kankunnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kankunnen is taking a breather. Lillard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lillard is trying to get back to full guard.
Kankunnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kankunnen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kankunnen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kankunnen working over Lillard with some ground and pound. Lillard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kankunnen is taking a breather. Lillard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lillard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kankunnen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kankunnen working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kankunnen is thwarting Lillard's attempts to control the position.
Kankunnen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kankunnen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kankunnen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lillard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kankunnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tori Kankunnen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Childress (ranked 3718 p4p, 394 weight class) and Cain Diaz (ranked 3453 p4p, 368 weight class). Childress kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eighth of sticky gooey-by MAC MAL. Angel Childress could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cain Diaz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angel Childress!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Childress thows a left - swing and a miss!
Childress tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Childress throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Childress, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Childress throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Childress misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Childress. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Childress shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Cain Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Childress shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Childress tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Angel Childress has been cut.
Childress bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz pushes Childress away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Childress gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Childress looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Childress thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Childress working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Diaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Childress working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stops Childress from passing to mount.
Childress tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Childress working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz pushes Childress away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Childress gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Childress cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Childress cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Childress drags him back down.
Diaz is not content to let Childress control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childress works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Childress trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Childress looking to finish Diaz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Diaz!
Childress with shots to the head and body - Diaz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Childress is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Diaz is trying to stand up.
Childress takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Childress won't let Diaz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Childress looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Childress scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Childress finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Childress postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Diaz in real trouble here! The ref calls for Diaz to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Childress!
Angel Childress looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Jeremiah porter I just took your virginity in the middle of the cage and put the division and notice.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Harada (ranked 1556 p4p, 196 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 1319 p4p, 172 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Harada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Collins !
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harada throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Harada misses with a lunging right hand
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins slips a jab from Harada.
Harada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Harada throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Harada throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Harada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akira Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Collins .
A jab lands there for Collins .
Harada lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins drops Harada with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Harada! Collins dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Collins !
Steve Collins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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