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FCD 5: Dragic vs Sokojuice PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diesel Page!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance.
Kochanowski stuffs the takedown.
Page drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep.
Kochanowski is working hard here to advance position.
Kochanowski regains half guard.
Kochanowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
Kochanowski pushes Page off looking to stand but Page dives back in and keeps control.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
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. Page connects with a nice short shot to Kochanowski's temple.
Kochanowski is trying to stand.
Page landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kochanowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Page lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kochanowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kochanowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Kochanowski's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kochanowski defending well though.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page throwing shots but Kochanowski is blocking nicely.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kochanowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kochanowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Kochanowski wants to get back to his feet but Page is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Page postures up.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Kochanowski has momentary wrist control but Page slips an elbow through the middle.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Kochanowski is retaining full guard.
Kochanowski wants to stand and escape but Page is having none of it.
Page looking to pass the guard.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Page postures up.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Kochanowski blocks nicely.
Kochanowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Kochanowski is looking to stand up but Page isn't so interested in that idea.
Page stands and throws Kochanowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Page grinds an elbow into Kochanowski's temple.
Page grinds an elbow into Kochanowski's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski tries to bench press Page off him but Page keeps the position.
Kochanowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Page throws a strike aimed at the side of Kochanowski's head but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Page in side control lands a decent elbow.
Page lands a nice forearm strike.
Page working the head with strikes.
Page looks up at the clock and then as Kochanowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Page smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Page looks gassed!
Kochanowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Page's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kochanowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kochanowski has one foot on Page's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kochanowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Kochanowski shows good takedown defense.
Janek Kochanowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diesel Page.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski tries to clinch there but Page circles away.
Kochanowski lands a head shot.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kochanowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Kochanowski.
Page showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kochanowski.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Page circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kochanowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Page avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diesel Page dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Page scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Page lands a nice shot to the head.
Kochanowski blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochanowski trying desperately to get to his feet.
Page trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Page fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kochanowski is trying to escape the mount.
Page landing strikes from the mount and Kochanowski is in trouble!
Page breaks from Kochanowski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kochanowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Page lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page lands with some strikes.
Page is breathing heavily.
Page throws some wild stikes that Kochanowski manages to avoid easily.
Page prevents Kochanowski from getting the reversal.
Kochanowski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Page lands a big shot there that rocks Kochanowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Page is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kochanowski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Page looking to finish Kochanowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kochanowski!
Kochanowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Page is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kochanowski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Page pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Page raining down shots from the mount!
You get the feeling that Kochanowski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kochanowski is squirming around, avoiding Page's attempts to control the action.
Page with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Page tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Page scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kochanowski?
Kochanowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kochanowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Page's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Page's back!
Kochanowski lands a shot to the body.
Page looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kochanowski.
Diesel Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kochanowski punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kochanowski is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Page. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kochanowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kochanowski is looking for the choke from the back position but Page is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Page has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kochanowski.
Page is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kochanowski gets his way!
Kochanowski trying to control momentarily.
Page needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Kochanowski tries to keep control of the position but Page is staying busy.
Page wants to control his opponent's hands but Kochanowski gets his hands free.
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.
Kochanowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kochanowski looking for the choke but no joy.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow to the head.
Page controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Kochanowski is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kochanowski gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kochanowski gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kochanowski apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page circles away from the clinch attempt.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kochanowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diesel Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kochanowski is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Kochanowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Page is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kochanowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kochanowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Janek Kochanowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diesel Page.
Kochanowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Page.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but Page moves out of range.
Kochanowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Page. Page gets slowly back to his feet.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Page with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kochanowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Page ducks right into an uppercut from Kochanowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page keeps the fight on the outside.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch but Page is avoiding it.
Diesel Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page throws a sloppy body shot
and Kochanowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Kochanowski - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski lands with a light punch inside.
Kochanowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Page prevents Kochanowski from getting back to his feet.
Page wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Kochanowski is trying to keep Page in close.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kochanowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page thows a big elbow that misses.
Kochanowski pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Page stops Kochanowski from standing up.
Kochanowski controls Page momentarily but Page frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Janek Kochanowski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kochanowski sizes up Page with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kochanowski tries to avoid it but Page manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kochanowski to the ground. Kochanowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kochanowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Page slips a jab and a cross from Kochanowski.
Page throws a series of strikes that have Kochanowski backpedaling.
Kochanowski digs a good body shot into Page's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Kochanowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Page avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Page with that takedown attempt.
Diesel Page is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page fails to land the takedown.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Page manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kochanowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Page prevents Kochanowski from escaping the position.
Page looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Page postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Page asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Page working the ground and pound.
Kochanowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Page has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kochanowski prevents Page from moving into mount.
Kochanowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Page in side control lands a decent elbow.
Page is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Page scores with a couple of short elbows.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kochanowski is trying to control Page's posture but Page avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janek Kochanowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Page has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diesel Page!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pixar Bonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jang Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonan comes to the cage accompanied by Morbid Angel - Immortal Rites. 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pixar Bonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jang Jung!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonan scores with a shot to the body.
Bonan cracks a nice hook into Jung's ribs.
Bonan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jung tries to clinch there but Bonan circles away.
Jung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jung throws out a loose jab but Bonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jung wants to clinch up but Bonan keeps it at a distance.
Bonan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung tries to clinch up.
Jung tries a head kick but it misses.
Jung misses with a two punch combination.
Bonan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jung wants to clinch.
Jung misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Jung. Those never looked like landing.
Bonan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bonan.
Jung looks gassed!
Jung shoots in but Bonan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jung tries to bum rush Bonan with a series of wild strikes but Bonan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jung backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jung dodges the punch combination from Bonan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonan lands with a nice body punch.
Bonan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bonan lands a left and a right that send Jung crashing to the mat, dazed. Bonan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jung is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonan feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Jung crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pixar Bonan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Simunic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilbert da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilbert da Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Simunic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wilbert da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simunic closes this distance looking for a takedown but da Silva circles away.
da Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Simunic!
da Silva raining down shots from the mount!
Simunic gets back to half guard.
da Silva thows a huge punch but Simunic dodges it nicely.
Simunic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
da Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simunic wants to control but da Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
da Silva prevents Simunic from improving his position.
da Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simunic is trying to stand up here but da Silva is controlling him well.
Simunic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from da Silva.
da Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
da Silva lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva is in close to Simunic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
da Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Simunic's brow.
da Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simunic's head.
Simunic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in da Silva's guard.
Simunic is breathing heavily.
Simunic trying to stand up but can't free himself from da Silva's guard.
Simunic won't allow da Silva to get back to his feet.
da Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simunic!
A nice elbow there by da Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
da Silva with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Simunic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
da Silva raining down shots from the mount!
Simunic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from da Silva.
da Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
da Silva landing punches.
Simunic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Simunic is rocked!
da Silva is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Simunic goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for da Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wilbert da Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Kumerle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumerle comes to the cage accompanied by Sanjao Sam Moju Ružicu. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Kumerle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumerle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kumerle tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt trying to control the position but Kumerle is working away.
Hunt remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kumerle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kumerle tries to get out of the position.
Kumerle wants to get back to his feet.
Kumerle wants to control but Hunt postures up.
Kumerle is looking for a sweep.
Hunt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kumerle to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumerle shoots in and gets a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Kumerle is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kumerle postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Kumerle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kumerle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kumerle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kumerle is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumerle content to stall in guard here.
Hunt controls Kumerle momentarily but Kumerle frees himself.
Kumerle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kumerle stands up and waves to Hunt to follow him.
Kumerle looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Kumerle scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumerle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt is trying to stand up.
Kumerle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hunt's face.
Kumerle punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kumerle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hunt's face.
Kumerle controlling from mount.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumerle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt is bucking up trying to escape but Kumerle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kumerle controlling from mount.
Hunt wants to control but Kumerle is having none of it.
Hunt is trying to stand.
Kumerle lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Kumerle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Kumerle's leg. Kumerle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Kumerle.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kumerle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hunt duly obliges.
No luck for Kumerle with that takedown attempt.
Kumerle shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
Kumerle blocks a head kick by Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumerle fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Kumerle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Kumerle fails to land the takedown.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kumerle circles away quickly and effectively.
Crunch! Hunt slams his shin into Kumerle's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumerle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kumerle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt lands a head kick!
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Kumerle in a clinch.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kumerle.
Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumerle dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Kumerle's head and hops out.
Hunt scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumerle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt scores with a push kick.
Kumerle blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt lands with a kick to the temple. Kumerle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hunt thuds his shin into the meat of Kumerle's side.
Hunt pushes Kumerle away with a front kick.
A head kick from Hunt lands but Kumerle takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt scores with a head kick. Kumerle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thows a body kick. Kumerle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kumerle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kumerle dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Hunt lands a high kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumerle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kumerle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A left and a right from Hunt both land. Nice combination.
Hunt leaves Kumerle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunt lands a two punch combo.
Hunt scores with a kick to the body.
Jacob Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kumerle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumerle wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Kumerle. Kumerle gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt scores with a head kick. Kumerle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt lands a head kick!
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Kumerle moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kumerle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Kumerle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Kumerle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kumerle shoots in and bounces Hunt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hunt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kumerle is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to keep Kumerle in close.
Kumerle postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Kumerle postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Kumerle postures up.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Kumerle from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Kumerle's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Kumerle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hunt.
Hunt forces Kumerle back against the cage and clinches.
Kumerle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kumerle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kumerle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kumerle managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Hunt jumps guard but Kumerle stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kumerle has a takedown stuffed.
Hunt is looking to slow Kumerle down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hunt.
Kumerle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kumerle moves to clinch but Hunt breaks away
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kumerle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Robert Kumerle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt scores with a head kick. Kumerle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Hunt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Little Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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25
178 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Little Girl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girl misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Girl circles away and keeps his distance.
Girl slips a jab from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos slips under a jab from Girl.
Little Girl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girl is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Dos Santos coming out on top.
Dos Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Girl scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dos Santos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Dos Santos misses.
Girl scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Girl slips a jab from Dos Santos.
Girl lands a nice hook to Dos Santos's body. Dos Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girl lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Cain Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos misses with a body kick.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Girl looks to land a combination but Dos Santos avoids it well.
Girl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Girl.
Girl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg 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!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Girl looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girl trying to control from the bottom.
Girl is refusing to be controlled, as Dos Santos sits in half guard.
Dos Santos controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cain Dos Santos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dos Santos misses the jab.
Girl looks to land a combination but Dos Santos avoids it well.
Girl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Girl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Girl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Santos throws out the jab.
Dos Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girl.
Girl lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dos Santos cracks the inside of Girl's front leg.
A lazy left from Girl finds it's target.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Girl circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Girl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Girl throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
Girl throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dos Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Girl didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos 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.
Girl wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
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 Little Girl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Donk. Girl catches Dos Santos right on the button with a cross.
Dos Santos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A combination from Girl does no damage.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Girl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girl tests Dos Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Girl.
A slow jab from Dos Santos misses its intended target.
Little Girl is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Girl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Girl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Little Girl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Girl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Santos.
Little Girl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Girl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Girl lands a nice shot to the body.
Girl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Girl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Girl tries to get out of the position.
Dos Santos is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dos Santos tries to pass to full mount but Girl defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Dos Santos seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cain Dos Santos.
Girl misses with a wild combination.
Girl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a body kick.
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.
Dos Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Girl sprawls well. He's pushed Dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Girl throws a combination that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Girl slips a jab from Dos Santos.
Girl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Santos.
Girl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos loads up on a big right hand but Girl slips the punch.
Girl thuds a left hand into Dos Santos's body.
Nice defenses there by Girl.
A combination from Girl does no damage.
A combination from Girl does no damage.
Dos Santos slips a jab and a cross from Girl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cain Dos Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Girl lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Girl as he jumps to the side.
Girl tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Girl throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dos Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Girl scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Girl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Santos throws out the jab.
Dos Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Girl tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girl lands a nice hook to Dos Santos's body. Dos Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Girl both land. Nice combination.
Girl misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Girl moves out of range.
Girl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dos Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Girl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Girl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Sloppy strikes from Girl. Those never looked like landing.
Girl goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Girl misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girl tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos misses with a looping right.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Dos Santos misses
and Girl counters with a one-two to the body.
Girl throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Girl misses with a double jab.
Girl misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Girl is avoiding it.
Girl throws a combination that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Girl won't be happy with that.
Dos Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Girl is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is working to tighten is grip on Girl's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Girl has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dos Santos is really squeezing tight and eventually Girl passes out! Dos Santos breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cain Dos Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Jambo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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243 lbs
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256 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Jambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Dundee!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Jambo to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Dundee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Dundee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Wallae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campos comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Not Afraid. Daniel Campos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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154 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Campos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Wallae!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Campos connects with a right hand. Wallae shakes it off.
Campos lands with a good body shot.
Wallae fails with a takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Campos. Wallae shrugs it off though.
Wallae looks gassed!
Campos throws a head kick but Wallae moves out of range.
Campos scores with a 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!
Campos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin Wallae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Campos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campos thumps Wallae with a low kick.
Campos scores with a jab. Wallae acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Campos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Campos moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Wallae! Campos continues to tee off on Wallae, landing with a left and a right! Campos connects with a right hand that leaves Wallae sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Campos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Campos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myoto Lachida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wylde Rhoads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Myoto Lachida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Wylde Rhoads!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Lachida misses its intended target.
Lachida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wylde Rhoads manages to avoid it.
Lachida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lachida scores with a one two! Wylde Rhoads had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jake Wylde Rhoads has been cut.
Wylde Rhoads shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lachida but Lachida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lachida throws a head kick that misses.
Wylde Rhoads feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wylde Rhoads tries to free his leg and advance position but Lachida is retaining full guard.
Wylde Rhoads 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.
Lachida wants to stand up but Wylde Rhoads is controlling him.
Wylde Rhoads drops back looking for a leg! Lachida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lachida manages to kick Wylde Rhoads off! Wylde Rhoads jumps back into Lachida's guard.
Wylde Rhoads 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.
Lachida keeping moving, preventing Wylde Rhoads from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wylde Rhoads is controlling him.
Wylde Rhoads thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lachida has his feet on Wylde Rhoads's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wylde Rhoads shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lachida sprawls well. Lachida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wylde Rhoads gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Lachida misses its intended target.
Wylde Rhoads looks for a takedown but Lachida sprawls well.
Myoto Lachida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wylde Rhoads.
A head kick misses from Lachida.
Wylde Rhoads showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lachida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lachida throws a sloppy head kick and Wylde Rhoads moves out of range easily.
A jab from Lachida misses.
Wylde Rhoads avoids the body shot from Lachida.
Lachida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wylde Rhoads throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lachida was covering up waiting for the punch and Wylde Rhoads finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wylde Rhoads drops back looking for a leg! Lachida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lachida manages to kick Wylde Rhoads off! Wylde Rhoads jumps back into Lachida's guard.
Wylde Rhoads 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.
Lachida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wylde Rhoads drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wylde Rhoads jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachida wriggles free and stands up.
Lachida throws the kick towards the body but Wylde Rhoads avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Wylde Rhoads or perhaps it was just good defense by Lachida which made him look bad.
Lachida tries to land a front kick but Wylde Rhoads steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lachida misses with a body kick.
A big left from Lachida misses.
Wylde Rhoads dodges the punch combination from Lachida.
Lachida throws a push kick but Wylde Rhoads slaps the foot to one side.
Lachida throws a head kick that misses.
Lachida is breathing heavily.
Lachida looks to land a body kick but Wylde Rhoads moved away.
Wylde Rhoads shoots in looking for a takedown. Lachida tries to sprawl out of it but Wylde Rhoads keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lachida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Myoto Lachida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lachida connects with a right hand. Wylde Rhoads shakes it off.
No joy there for Lachida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wylde Rhoads scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wylde Rhoads looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wylde Rhoads is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lachida can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wylde Rhoads has hold of Lachida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lachida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lachida wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wylde Rhoads working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lachida is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myoto Lachida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Wylde Rhoads's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wylde Rhoads.
Lachida misses with a looping left.
Wylde Rhoads blocks the body kick.
Wylde Rhoads takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lachida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lachida wants it to stay on the feet.
Lachida fails to land with a series of punches.
Wylde Rhoads blocks a head kick by Lachida.
Wylde Rhoads drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wylde Rhoads is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lachida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wylde Rhoads is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lachida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wylde Rhoads tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachida wants to get back to his feet.
Wylde Rhoads tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lachida is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wylde Rhoads is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lachida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Wylde Rhoads is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lachida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lachida tries to escape but Wylde Rhoads is in control.
Wylde Rhoads has hold of Lachida's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lachida tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wylde Rhoads cranks the arm and Lachida screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lachida, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jake Wylde Rhoads!
Jake Wylde Rhoads is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Go Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klopfenstein has chosen Unskinny Bop as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Go Yamamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klopfenstein tries to work over Yamamoto's front leg with a kick but Yamamoto checks it.
Yamamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klopfenstein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Klopfenstein is looking to clinch but Yamamoto is avoiding it.
Klopfenstein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Klopfenstein slips a jab and a cross from Yamamoto.
Klopfenstein clinches.
Klopfenstein misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto blocks an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein misses with an elbow over the top.
Klopfenstein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yamamoto avoids it.
Yamamoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yamamoto blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klopfenstein 's elbow.
Klopfenstein avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Klopfenstein being controlled against the cage.
Klopfenstein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamamoto is defending well for now.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Klopfenstein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klopfenstein 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Klopfenstein 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klopfenstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klopfenstein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ichabod Klopfenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein misses with a leg kick.
Klopfenstein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yamamoto is out of range.
Klopfenstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klopfenstein off to one side.
Klopfenstein throws a sloppy head kick
and Yamamoto counters with a big head kick but Klopfenstein shrugs it off.
Klopfenstein throws a leg kick
and Yamamoto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Klopfenstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch but Klopfenstein is avoiding it.
Klopfenstein circles away from the clinch attempt
and Klopfenstein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klopfenstein throws a leg kick
and Yamamoto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Klopfenstein looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klopfenstein misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Klopfenstein misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Klopfenstein .
Yamamoto pushes Klopfenstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klopfenstein misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto blocks an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Klopfenstein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto tries a knee to the head but Klopfenstein blocks it.
Klopfenstein dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klopfenstein lands an elbow just above Yamamoto 's eye.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klopfenstein .
Yamamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klopfenstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klopfenstein lands a damaging elbow.
Klopfenstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klopfenstein wants to clinch.
Yamamoto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Klopfenstein looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Klopfenstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto has closed the distance and engaged Klopfenstein in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Klopfenstein avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Klopfenstein tries a knee to the head but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Klopfenstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Klopfenstein blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klopfenstein .
A nice glancing elbow lands by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Klopfenstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yamamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yamamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamamoto.
Klopfenstein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yamamoto's defenses.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Klopfenstein in his tracks for a moment.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Klopfenstein blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Klopfenstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto blocks the elbow strike.
Klopfenstein blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees in the clinch landing for Klopfenstein .
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klopfenstein 's brow.
Yamamoto misses with the head strike.
Klopfenstein being controlled against the cage.
Klopfenstein avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Klopfenstein misses with an elbow over the top.
Klopfenstein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yamamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamamoto looking to slow down the pace here.
Yamamoto blocks an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klopfenstein trying to land knees to the body.
Klopfenstein takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yamamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klopfenstein lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Klopfenstein to work.
Klopfenstein tries to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
Klopfenstein misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Go Yamamoto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klopfenstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamamoto. That did some damage!
Yamamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Klopfenstein moves into the clinch.
Klopfenstein blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klopfenstein 's defenses.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klopfenstein 's defenses.
Klopfenstein lands an elbow just above Yamamoto 's eye.
Klopfenstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Klopfenstein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klopfenstein is working for takedown but Yamamoto is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Klopfenstein takes a shot to the head.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klopfenstein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow but it misses.
Klopfenstein is breathing heavily.
Klopfenstein tries to score a body lock takedown but Yamamoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Klopfenstein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klopfenstein backwards.
Klopfenstein blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Klopfenstein 's eye.
Klopfenstein missing with knees to the body.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Klopfenstein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Klopfenstein blocks the elbow strike.
Klopfenstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Klopfenstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yamamoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Go Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Klopfenstein avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto stalling against the cage.
Yamamoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klopfenstein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Klopfenstein 's eye.
Klopfenstein avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Klopfenstein blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Klopfenstein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klopfenstein blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Klopfenstein is trying to maintain a safe position but Yamamoto gets an underhook and turns Klopfenstein into the cage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Klopfenstein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yamamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow that misses.
Klopfenstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Klopfenstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klopfenstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamoto controls his hands.
Yamamoto with a knee to the head.
Klopfenstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Klopfenstein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klopfenstein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yamamoto trying to control the position but instead, Klopfenstein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yamamoto into the cage.
Yamamoto lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Yamamoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klopfenstein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Klopfenstein takes an elbow to the temple.
Yamamoto connects with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yamamoto.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto landing knees to the head.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Yamamoto.
Klopfenstein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yamamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klopfenstein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yamamoto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klopfenstein throws an elbow but misses.
Go Yamamoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Klopfenstein takes an elbow to the temple.
Klopfenstein takes an elbow to the temple.
Klopfenstein missing with knees to the body.
Klopfenstein missing with knees to the body.
Yamamoto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yamamoto with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klopfenstein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yamamoto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yamamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Go Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klopfenstein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Klopfenstein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Klopfenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klopfenstein wants to clinch.
Klopfenstein misses with a head kick.
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klopfenstein , pushing him back against the cage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Go Yamamoto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yamamoto lands a high kick!
Yamamoto gets caught flat footed, as Klopfenstein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Klopfenstein stops Yamamoto from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto controls Klopfenstein momentarily but Klopfenstein frees himself.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Klopfenstein trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto pulls Klopfenstein in close to prevent any damage.
Klopfenstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Go Yamamoto.
Yamamoto gets tackled into the cage by Klopfenstein . Klopfenstein maintains the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klopfenstein 's defenses.
Yamamoto dodges an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Yamamoto avoiding damage as Klopfenstein throws knees to the body.
Yamamoto blocks an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Yamamoto avoiding damage as Klopfenstein throws knees to the body.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Klopfenstein missing with knees to the body.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto missing with knees to the body.
Yamamoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein trying to land knees to the body.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Klopfenstein blocks the elbow strike.
Klopfenstein has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yamamoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yamamoto stalling.
Klopfenstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto stalling in the clinch.
Yamamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Yamamoto on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto stalling in the clinch but Klopfenstein improves position.
Klopfenstein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klopfenstein avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Klopfenstein in his tracks for a moment.
Yamamoto blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klopfenstein throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yamamoto fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Klopfenstein 's eye.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klopfenstein 's brow.
Klopfenstein blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klopfenstein 's defenses.
Knees to the body from Yamamoto.
Klopfenstein blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Klopfenstein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klopfenstein takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yamamoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klopfenstein .
Go Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Klopfenstein .
Yamamoto lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Klopfenstein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamamoto blocks an elbow strike.
Klopfenstein takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamamoto dodges an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Yamamoto has Klopfenstein pushed against the cage.
Klopfenstein lands an elbow inside that Yamamoto shrugs off.
Klopfenstein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Klopfenstein 's eye.
Klopfenstein 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamamoto lands a knee to the head.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klopfenstein lands an elbow just above Yamamoto 's eye.
Klopfenstein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamamoto is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klopfenstein blocks the elbow strike.
Klopfenstein wants to stall.
Klopfenstein takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Go Yamamoto clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klopfenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klopfenstein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yamamoto misses with a wild combination.
Yamamoto lands a head kick!
Yamamoto moves to clinch but Klopfenstein breaks away
and Klopfenstein moves into the clinch.
Klopfenstein trying to land knees to the body.
Klopfenstein can't break the clinch.
Yamamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Klopfenstein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klopfenstein avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yamamoto's knee momentarily.
Yamamoto checks a low kick from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Klopfenstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yamamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klopfenstein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Klopfenstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klopfenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klopfenstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
A low kick from Klopfenstein misses
and Yamamoto counters with a leg kick.
Klopfenstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yamamoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Klopfenstein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klopfenstein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein lands an elbow just above Yamamoto 's eye.
Yamamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klopfenstein avoids it.
Yamamoto scores a nice knee to the body.
Yamamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Klopfenstein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Go Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Klopfenstein .
Yamamoto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Klopfenstein avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocks an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto looking to slow down the pace here.
Klopfenstein takes an elbow to the forehead.
Klopfenstein lands an elbow that stopped Yamamoto in his tracks for a moment.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein blocks the elbow strike.
Klopfenstein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamamoto is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yamamoto obliges.
Yamamoto blocks an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Yamamoto stalls.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Yamamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with some punches.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klopfenstein 's defenses.
Yamamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Klopfenstein obliges.
Klopfenstein misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yamamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Klopfenstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto has Klopfenstein pressed against the cage, preventing Klopfenstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Klopfenstein avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto blocks an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klopfenstein backwards.
Klopfenstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klopfenstein throws a low kick but Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Klopfenstein moves out of range.
Klopfenstein dives in and grabs Yamamoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes down on Klopfenstein 's head and hops out.
Yamamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yamamoto moves in looking to clinch but Klopfenstein pushes him off.
Klopfenstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Klopfenstein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamamoto has Klopfenstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yamamoto tries a knee to the head but Klopfenstein blocks it.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Klopfenstein wants to break free but Yamamoto has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Go Yamamoto had his way with Ichabod Klopfenstein in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Klopfenstein misses with a head kick.
Klopfenstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamamoto pushes Klopfenstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries a knee to the head but Klopfenstein blocks it.
Yamamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klopfenstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yamamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yamamoto's defenses.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Klopfenstein working Yamamoto over with knees to the body.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Klopfenstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Klopfenstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klopfenstein lands with a slapping head kick.
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Klopfenstein circles away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Klopfenstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto throws a nice head kick!
Yamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein instigates a clinch.
Yamamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Klopfenstein scores with a knee to the head.
Klopfenstein blocks an elbow strike.
Klopfenstein blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Klopfenstein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yamamoto avoids it.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Klopfenstein 's eye.
Yamamoto lands a knee to the head.
Yamamoto blocks the elbow strike.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow that misses.
Klopfenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Klopfenstein avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Klopfenstein 's eye.
Klopfenstein blocks the elbow strike.
Klopfenstein blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamamoto lands with a left to the head.
Klopfenstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klopfenstein looking for a takedown.
Klopfenstein dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klopfenstein blocks it with crossed arms.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Klopfenstein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamamoto.
Yamamoto avoids the elbow strike from Klopfenstein , against the cage.
Klopfenstein avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klopfenstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamamoto looking to stall.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klopfenstein 's defenses.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamamoto blocks an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klopfenstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klopfenstein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Klopfenstein backing up. Klopfenstein nods at Yamamoto to acknowledge the strikes.
Go Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Klopfenstein .
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Klopfenstein has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yamamoto is trying to keep an underhook but Klopfenstein manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto kicks Klopfenstein off and gets back to his feet.
Klopfenstein darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
Yamamoto avoiding damage as Klopfenstein throws knees to the body.
Klopfenstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Klopfenstein shrugs off.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klopfenstein 's defenses.
Yamamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Go Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klopfenstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klopfenstein taking a breather.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klopfenstein 's brow.
Yamamoto dodges an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Yamamoto blocks an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein working aggressively here.
Klopfenstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamamoto avoiding damage as Klopfenstein throws knees to the body.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamamoto is pushing Klopfenstein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto lands a body shot.
Klopfenstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Klopfenstein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Klopfenstein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yamamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto lands a knee to the head.
Klopfenstein avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Go Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yamamoto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Go Yamamoto!
Go Yamamoto retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Dragic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammy Married Sokojuice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokojuice has chosen DEATH - Spirit Crusher as his entrance music. Grammy Married Sokojuice told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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236 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dragan Dragic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grammy Married Sokojuice!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Dragic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dragic.
Sokojuice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dragic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Dragic misses.
Sokojuice throws a series of punches but Dragic avoids them all with ease.
Sokojuice digs a good hook to Dragic's body.
Sokojuice scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dragic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dragic cracks the inside of Sokojuice's front leg.
Sokojuice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sokojuice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokojuice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dragic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dragic misses with a straight right.
Sokojuice ducks right into an uppercut from Dragic.
Dragic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokojuice.
A shot to the liver by Sokojuice. Beautiful body shot.
Dragic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dragic pushes Sokojuice away with a front kick.
Dragic throws a shot from downtown. Sokojuice moves away and avoids it.
Sokojuice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dragic to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sokojuice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grammy Married Sokojuice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sokojuice's head.
Dragic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sokojuice.
Sokojuice lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokojuice tries to move into range but Dragic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dragic with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dragic throws a one two combo.
Sokojuice walks into a stiff left hand from Dragic.
Dragic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sokojuice's head backwards.
Dragic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Sokojuice as he connects with a hook.
Dragic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to the liver by Dragic. Beautiful body shot.
Dragic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dragic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragic scores with a nice right hand.
Sokojuice misses with a double jab
and Dragic counters with a head kick.
Sokojuice looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokojuice takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dragic misses with a double jab.
Dragic feints and then cracks Sokojuice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sokojuice down.
Dragic lands with a cross.
Dragic fails to land with a series of punches.
Sokojuice lands an overhand right.
Dragic throws a head kick that half lands.
Dragic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sokojuice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dragic throws a right and a left that Sokojuice avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokojuice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dragic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragic defending well as Sokojuice loads up on a big left hand.
Sokojuice is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dragic.
Sokojuice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dragic counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragic throws a good cross that connects.
Sokojuice on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab, jab by Dragic - just one landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Dragic. That snapped Sokojuice's head back.
Dragic cracks Sokojuice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sokojuice takes one to the chin there.
Sokojuice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sokojuice misses with an uppercut. Dragic saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragic.
Dragic connects with a single shot there.
Dragic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sokojuice has time to react.
Dragic slips a jab and a cross from Sokojuice.
Dragic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sokojuice misses with an uppercut.
Dragic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokojuice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dragic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragic catches Sokojuice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sokojuice moves forwards but Dragic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sokojuice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dragic counters with a low kick, right behind Sokojuice 's knee.
Sokojuice takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sokojuice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dragic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dragic lands a jab to the head.
Sokojuice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dragic counters with a big head kick but Sokojuice shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Dragic misses.
Dragic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dragic duly obliges.
Nice uppercut there from Dragic.
Dragic jabs Sokojuice right on the nose. Sokojuice blinks but takes it well.
Dragic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dragic duly obliges.
Sokojuice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sokojuice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sokojuice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dragic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sokojuice's knee momentarily.
Dragic lands with a cross.
Dragic scores with a jab to the body.
Sokojuice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sokojuice needs to keep his hands up - Dragic had a free shot at his head there.
Dragic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragic lands with a nice combination. Sokojuice backs away looking to recover.
Dragic scores with a push kick.
A jab from Dragic does it's job there.
Dragic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dragic lands with a slapping head kick.
Dragic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sokojuices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sokojuice needs to keep his hands up - Dragic had a free shot at his head there.
Sokojuice misses with the combination.
Dragic cracks Sokojuice with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sokojuice takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dragic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sokojuice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sokojuice misses with a few strikes there.
Dragic connects with a jab.
Sokojuice takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sokojuice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragic connects with a solid leg kick.
Sokojuice takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dragic - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Dragic tenderised Sokojuice's leg. Sokojuice is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dragic jabs at Sokojuice's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Dragic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A solid body kick from Dragic.
Nice shot lands for Dragic.
Some wild striking there from Sokojuice.
Sokojuice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dragic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokojuice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sokojuice throws a looping overhand right but Dragic ducks down to avoid it.
Dragic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sokojuice.
Sokojuice takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sokojuice has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dragic.
Sokojuice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragic finds it's way round the side to connect with Sokojuice's head.
Dragic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dragic.
Sokojuice misses with a double jab.
Grammy Married Sokojuice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragic scores with a jab to the head.
Dragic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sokojuice can do to turn this around?
Sokojuice throws a jab when Dragic was well out of range.
Dragic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dragic pushes Sokojuice away with a front kick.
Sokojuice takes one to the chin there.
Sokojuice connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sokojuice is breathing heavily.
Sokojuice throws a series of strikes that have Dragic backpedaling.
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!
Dragic scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Dragic coming out on top.
Dragic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokojuice throws a series of punches but Dragic avoids them all with ease.
Dragic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sokojuice eats them both and turns towards Dragic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sokojuice needs to keep his hands up - Dragic had a free shot at his head there.
Sokojuice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dragic.
Dragic throws a right and a left that Sokojuice avoids nicely.
Dragic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokojuice.
Sokojuice throws a body punch but Dragic moves out of range.
Dragic scores with a sloppy right hand. Sokojuice should have avoided that one.
Dragic lands a leg kick that knocks Sokojuice off balance momentarily.
Sokojuice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokojuice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dragic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sokojuices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dragan Dragic is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokojuice throws a combination that misses
and Dragic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokojuice moves forwards but Dragic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Dragic does it's job there.
Dragic scores with a jab to the body.
Sokojuice displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sokojuice. Dragic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dragic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sokojuice will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokojuice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters circling a little - Dragic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragic throws a shot to the body.
Dragic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dragic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dragic lands a jab to the head.
Dragic misses with a double jab.
A cross from Dragic lands.
Sokojuice swinging wildly here.
Dragic lands with a kick to the temple. Sokojuice shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dragic tests Sokojuice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sokojuice throws a series of punches but Dragic moves out of range.
Sokojuice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sokojuice looks to land a right hand but Dragic moved out of range.
Dragic misses with a two punch combination.
Dragic feints a jab promting Sokojuice to slip. Dragic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sokojuice slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sokojuice throws a series of punches but Dragic moves out of range.
Dragic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sokojuice looks to land a combination but Dragic avoids it well.
Dragic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sokojuice has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragic feints a jab promting Sokojuice to slip. Dragic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sokojuice slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sokojuice takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dragic connects with an inside leg kick.
Dragic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sokojuice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dragic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dragic throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragic.
Dragic lands a nice looking body shot.
Dragic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sokojuice's calf.
Nice cross by Dragic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragic.
Dragic sizes up Sokojuice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab by Dragic.
Dragic slips a straight right by Sokojuice.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dragic, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sokojuice on the side of the head.
Sokojuice moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Sokojuice does no damage.
Dragic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice shot lands for Dragic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dragic jabs at Sokojuice's body.
Dragic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Dragic.
Dragic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sokojuice momentarily.
Dragic scores with a spinning back kick!
Dragic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dragic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sokojuice if he has to take too many more of those.
Dragic throws a leg kick which misses Sokojuice's front leg but catches the back leg as Sokojuice tries to avoid it.
Dragic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sokojuice in his tracks.
Sokojuice misses with an uppercut.
Dragic lunges at Sokojuice with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sokojuice's hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dragic.
Dragic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dragic scores with a kick to the body.
Jab from Dragic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dragic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dragic scores with a shot to the body.
Dragic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dragic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Dragic dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Sokojuice moves forwards but Dragic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sokojuice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dragic.
Sokojuice just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragic stuns Sokojuice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dragic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dragic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sokojuice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dragic cracks a nice hook into Sokojuice's ribs.
Nice body punch from Dragic.
Jab from Dragic.
Dragic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dragic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sokojuice under the eye.
Dragic's corner calls for a 1-2. Dragic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Dragic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sokojuice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dragic catches Sokojuice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dragic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dragic keeps Sokojuice at a distance using the push kick.
Sokojuice doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sokojuice has time to react.
Dragic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Dragic.
Dragic tests Sokojuice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sokojuice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Sokojuice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sokojuice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragic digs a good hook to Sokojuice's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dragic. That's going to slow Sokojuice down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dragic, right into the meat.
Donk. Dragic catches Sokojuice right on the button with a cross.
Dragic lands with a slapping head kick.
A jab from Dragic finds it's way through Sokojuice's defenses.
Dragic connects with an inside leg kick.
Sokojuice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dragic catches Sokojuice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dragic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sokojuice. Sokojuice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dragic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragic throws a good cross that connects.
Dragic lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Dragic.
Dragic feints a jab promting Sokojuice to slip. Dragic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sokojuice slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sokojuice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sokojuice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dragic. Sokojuice shrugs it off though.
Sokojuice takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sokojuice needs to keep his hands up - Dragic had a free shot at his head there.
Dragic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dragic digs a good hook to Sokojuice's body.
Dragic lands an overhand right.
Sokojuice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragic is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sokojuice is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sokojuice swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dragic counters with a big head kick but Sokojuice shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Dragic. That snapped Sokojuice's head back.
Sokojuice has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dragic.
Dragic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragic lands a right hook to the body.
Sokojuice takes one on the button.
Dragic scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick from Dragic lands but Sokojuice takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dragic.
Dragic jabs Sokojuice right on the nose. Sokojuice blinks but takes it well.
Dragic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dragic throws a combination. Sokojuice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sokojuice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokojuice's sensitive parts.
Sokojuice tries to move into range but Dragic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dragic dodges the punch combination from Sokojuice.
Dragic feints and then cracks Sokojuice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sokojuice down.
Sokojuice is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dragic fakes the leg kick and cracks Sokojuice in the body.
Sokojuice takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dragic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dragic lands a nice looking body kick.
Sokojuice misses with a body shot.
Dragic lands a jab.
Dragic scores with a head kick. Sokojuice tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sokojuice fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid body kick from Dragic.
Sokojuice takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dragic connects with a body shot.
Dragic lands a jab.
Dragic cracks Sokojuice with a good jab.
Dragic cracks Sokojuice with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grammy Married Sokojuice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragic cracks Sokojuice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dragic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dragic scores with a nice strike.
Dragic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dragic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sokojuice throws a series of punches but Dragic moves out of range.
Dragic connects with a solid leg kick.
Dragic cracks the inside of Sokojuice's front leg.
Dragic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragan Dragic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dragic 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragan Dragic!
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