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D.E.C. 36: Famila vs Baker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Berisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Markiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markiewicz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Twista-Victory or death. 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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300 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Berisha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cory Markiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markiewicz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berisha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berisha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berisha closes the distance and clinches up with Markiewicz, looking for a takedown. Berisha pushes Markiewicz against the cage but Markiewicz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markiewicz tries to clinch but Berisha moves out of range.
Berisha 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.
Berisha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markiewicz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Markiewicz keeps moving.
Berisha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berisha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markiewicz on the ground.
Markiewicz looks gassed!
Markiewicz keeping full guard, as Berisha tries to pass.
Berisha content to stall in guard here.
Berisha trying to control the position from guard on top but Markiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berisha postures up and lands a big shot to Markiewicz's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Berisha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Berisha trying to control the position from guard on top but Markiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Cedric Berisha just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Berisha moves out of range of the strikes.
Berisha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berisha showed some decent athleticism there.
Berisha winds up and cracks Markiewicz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berisha winds up and cracks Markiewicz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Markiewicz is staying active underneath Berisha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berisha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berisha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berisha is looking to stall here but Markiewicz recovers full guard.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Markiewicz keeps moving.
Berisha looking to sit in guard and control but Markiewicz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Berisha wants to sweep but no luck.
Berisha keeping moving, preventing Markiewicz from controlling successfully.
Berisha controls Markiewicz momentarily but Markiewicz frees himself.
Berisha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Markiewicz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berisha wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markiewicz doesn't manage to clinch there - Berisha circles away.
A jab lands there for Markiewicz.
Berisha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berisha takes a kick to the side of the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Berisha.
Berisha prevents Markiewicz from escaping the position.
Markiewicz is not content to let Berisha control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Berisha dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Markiewicz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Markiewicz as Berisha shoots in.
Berisha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Berisha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markiewicz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Markiewicz - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Markiewicz.
It looks like Cedric Berisha has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Markiewicz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berisha wants a takedown but no success here.
Markiewicz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Markiewicz breaks the clinch.
Markiewicz tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markiewicz fakes the leg kick and cracks Berisha in the body.
Berisha slips under a jab from Markiewicz.
Markiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berisha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Berisha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markiewicz is on top in guard.
Berisha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Markiewicz trying to control but Berisha is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berisha managing to control the position.
Berisha keeping moving, preventing Markiewicz from controlling successfully.
Berisha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berisha controlling the position.
Berisha looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Markiewicz misses with a hook. Berisha ducked under it nicely.
Cedric Berisha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Markiewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berisha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berisha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markiewicz as he jumps to the side.
Berisha misses with a takedown attempt - Markiewicz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berisha keeps the fight on the outside.
Markiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Markiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berisha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Markiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berisha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Markiewicz swivels and escapes.
Berisha shoots in for a double leg but Markiewicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Berisha or perhaps it was just good defense by Markiewicz which made him look bad.
Berisha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berisha shoots in for a double leg but Markiewicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Markiewicz rushes Berisha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markiewicz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Markiewicz lands an elbow inside.
Berisha tries for a takedown but Markiewicz manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Markiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cedric Berisha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Berisha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markiewicz.
Markiewicz tries to clinch there but Berisha circles away.
Markiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Berisha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Markiewicz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berisha counters with a single leg into guard. Markiewicz didn't expect that.
Markiewicz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berisha working some strikes from top position.
Berisha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berisha is stalling in the full guard.
Berisha tries to free his leg and advance position but Markiewicz is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berisha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Markiewicz's guard.
Berisha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berisha drops an elbow to the side of Markiewicz's head.
Berisha wants to pass to mount but Markiewicz is defending the position.
Markiewicz trying to control from the bottom.
Berisha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cedric Berisha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markiewicz pushes Berisha off looking to stand but Berisha dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Berisha looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Berisha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berisha not doing much here.
Markiewicz tries to roll over but Berisha keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berisha prevents Markiewicz from standing back up.
Berisha lands with a punch from half guard.
Markiewicz wants to get back to his feet.
Berisha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markiewicz is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Berisha pulls his head out easily.
Markiewicz wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Berisha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Markiewicz is trying to stand up here but Berisha is controlling him well.
Berisha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berisha drops an elbow to the side of Markiewicz's head.
Berisha throwing shots but Markiewicz is blocking nicely.
Markiewicz wants to control but Berisha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markiewicz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Berisha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markiewicz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Berisha shoots in but no luck this time.
Markiewicz throws an overhand right that lands on Berisha's shoulder, as Berisha tries to avoid the shot.
Cory Markiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berisha shoots in looking for a takedown. Markiewicz tries to sprawl out of it but Berisha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markiewicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Berisha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markiewicz misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Markiewicz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Berisha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berisha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Berisha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marty McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Power of Love by Huey Lewis & The News. Marley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by dont worry. Bob Marley will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marty McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Marley!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley throws a series of strikes that have McFly backpedaling.
Marley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McFly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McFly struggling a bit here.
McFly prevents Marley from improving position.
Marley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Marley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McFly.
McFly tries for a takedown but Marley circles away easily
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McFly's head.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and McFly moves out of range easily.
Marley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marley gets a takedown into half guard.
Marley wants to take a breather but McFly is having none of it.
McFly is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Marley pulls his head out easily.
Marley trying to control the action but McFly is working from the bottom.
Marley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly tries to get to full guard but Marley has control of the leg.
Marley is looking to take a break and control but McFly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McFly has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Marley. Oh but McFly has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Marley goes limp - he's gone! McFly jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marty McFly!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dallas Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Steele!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele scores with a hook.
It looks like Dallas Kong has been cut.
Kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steele.
Kong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steele throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Steele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kong gets to his feet. Steele looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steele looks gassed!
Steele misses with a few strikes there.
Steele misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong feints and as Steele raises his hands in defense, Kong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kong drops back looking for a leg! Steele is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steele manages to kick Kong off! Kong jumps back into Steele's guard.
Kong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there.
Steele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kong manages to get himself to full guard.
Kong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steele working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kong's head.
Kong wants to hit a switch here but Steele passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kong there!
Steele working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Steele in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Steele wants to control the pace but Kong is squirming around nicely.
Steele lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong gets back to half guard.
Kong looking for submissions off his back.
Kong looking for submissions off his back.
Kong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steele working Kong over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kong to get to his feet.
Steele scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a combination. Kong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steele connects with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Steele. No joy for Kong on that attempt.
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
Kong moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Steele throws a one two combo.
Steele connects with a jab.
Kong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, jab by Steele - just one landing.
Steele misses with a body kick.
Kong drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dallas Kong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kong drops his hands momentarily and Steele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steele gets caught flat footed, as Kong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kong trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Kong stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steele trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steele looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Steele tries to pass to full mount but Kong defends it.
Steele seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Steele wants to take a breather but Kong is having none of it.
Steele takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two 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.
Kong is staying active underneath Steele, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kong actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dick Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kong looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Steele as he connects with a hook.
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Steele does it's job there.
Kong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kong. That did some damage!
Kong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steele.
Steele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steele connects with a nice looking jab.
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steele cracks Kong with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Steele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong scores a takedown into full mount!
Steele tries to hold on but Kong pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Steele manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Steele works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kong drops back looking for a leg! Steele is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steele manages to kick Kong off! Kong jumps back into Steele's guard.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dallas Kong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steele tries to land a leg kick but Kong saw it coming and moves away.
Kong looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steele.
Steele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steele throws out a powerful jab.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steele cracks Kong with an open hand slap.
Jab, jab by Steele - just one landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Kong with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Steele does no damage.
Kong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steele landing small, sideways elbows.
Kong seems to be working for a kimura but Steele defends the submission attempt.
Kong seems to be looking for submissions.
Steele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kong's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele has Kong flattened out and is raining down punches.
Kong turns into Steele and is now in his guard.
Steele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kong drops back looking for a leg! Steele is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steele manages to kick Kong off! Kong jumps back into Steele's guard.
Kong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele is trying to keep Kong in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steele tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dallas Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
Steele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dick Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kong fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Steele.
Steele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice combination there by Steele.
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.
Steele connects with a solid leg kick.
Kong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steele.
Steele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steele feints and then cracks Kong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kong down.
Steele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kong shoots in but Steele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steele.
Nice takedown defense from Steele. No joy for Kong on that attempt.
Steele scores with a nice body kick.
Dick Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Steele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steele.
Steele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dallas Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice takedown defense from Steele. No joy for Kong on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Steele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkka Keskisarjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bones comes to the cage accompanied by One by Metallica. 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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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geronimo Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erkka Keskisarjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskisarjalainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bones misses with a wild combination.
Bones moves in looking to clinch but Keskisarjalainen pushes him off.
Keskisarjalainen has closed the distance and engaged Bones in a clinch.
Bones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keskisarjalainen slows down the pace here.
Bones tries to pull guard but Keskisarjalainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Bones drops back down to his feet.
Keskisarjalainen has Bones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Keskisarjalainen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bones tumbling to the mat - Keskisarjalainen dives into Bones's guard.
Keskisarjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keskisarjalainen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bones looking for a sweep. Not yet Bones, not yet.
Keskisarjalainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keskisarjalainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Keskisarjalainen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Erkka Keskisarjalainen has been cut.
Keskisarjalainen has closed the distance and engaged Bones in a clinch.
Keskisarjalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Keskisarjalainen on the inside.
Keskisarjalainen gets underhooks to prevent Bones's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keskisarjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bones needs to keep his hands up - Keskisarjalainen had a free shot at his head there.
Oooh a lovely combination from Keskisarjalainen sends Bones down but not out. Keskisarjalainen dives into side control looking to finish.
Bones is rocked!
It looks like Geronimo Bones has been cut.
Bones is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keskisarjalainen cracks Bones with a big right hand but Bones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Bones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keskisarjalainen tries to advance to mount but Bones denies him.
Bones seems to have got his legs back now.
Keskisarjalainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarjalainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Keskisarjalainen decides to stand back up.
Keskisarjalainen tries to clinch there but Bones circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Keskisarjalainen.
A nice combination there by Keskisarjalainen.
Keskisarjalainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Keskisarjalainen has managed to clinch.
Bones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keskisarjalainen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bones goes for a takedown attempt but Keskisarjalainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Geronimo Bones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bones tries to keep at a distance but Keskisarjalainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bones takes an elbow to the temple.
Keskisarjalainen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Keskisarjalainen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Keskisarjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Keskisarjalainen.
Bones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keskisarjalainen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Keskisarjalainen has Bones up against the cage in a clinch.
Keskisarjalainen is struggling to control the position.
Keskisarjalainen crunches a lovely knee into Bones's ribcage.
Keskisarjalainen breaks the clinch.
Bones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Keskisarjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keskisarjalainen darts in and clinches Bones up against the cage.
Keskisarjalainen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bones is trying to control Keskisarjalainen's posture but Keskisarjalainen avoids it.
Keskisarjalainen trying to control the position but Bones is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Keskisarjalainen controls the position from side control.
Bones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Keskisarjalainen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keskisarjalainen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bones is not content to let Keskisarjalainen control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bones misses with a double jab
letting Keskisarjalainen counter with a right hand.
Keskisarjalainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keskisarjalainen stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkka Keskisarjalainen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keskisarjalainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Geronimo Bones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bones misses with a double jab
and Keskisarjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keskisarjalainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keskisarjalainen drives through and clinches with Bones against the cage.
Bones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Keskisarjalainen lands an elbow just above Bones 's eye.
Keskisarjalainen breaks from the clinch.
Keskisarjalainen scores with a jab.
Good shot there by Keskisarjalainen.
Keskisarjalainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskisarjalainen connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Bones to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Keskisarjalainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erkka Keskisarjalainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between chris buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svenson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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201 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, chris buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Svenson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
buck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
buck throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
buck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
buck fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for buck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
buck misses with a two punch combination.
buck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
buck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva shoots for a takedown but buck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
buck misses with a few strikes there.
buck throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
buck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - buck scores with a four punch combination!
Silva scores with a jab. buck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
buck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva checks a low kick from buck.
buck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
buck scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has buck pinned against the cage. buck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
chris buck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but buck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
chris buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svenson Silva.
Silva rushes buck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but buck won't allow it.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
buck controlling the position.
buck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
buck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Silva pushing down on buck's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva looks gassed!
buck is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
buck connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to pass the guard but buck defending well.
buck looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. buck is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Svenson Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Merriweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merriweather comes into the arena with Change blaring out of the sound system. Langston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Inside the Fire by Disturbed. Hank Langston acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wanderlei Merriweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Langston!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langston misses with a wild combination.
Langston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Langston looks to throw the jab but Merriweather is out of range.
Merriweather misses with a double jab
and Langston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wanderlei Merriweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merriweather shoots and misses
and Langston counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Wanderlei Merriweather has been cut.
Langston misses with a body shot.
Merriweather avoids a punch combination nicely.
Langston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merriweather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Langston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Merriweather gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Langston counters with a straight right hand.
Langston throws a shot to the body.
Merriweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Merriweather takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merriweather doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hank Langston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston misses with a few strikes there.
Langston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Merriweather rather than just go for the knockout.
Merriweather misses with a double jab
and Langston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Merriweather is breathing heavily.
Merriweather connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Langston tries to bum rush Merriweather with a series of wild strikes but Merriweather uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Langston misses with the combination.
Merriweather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Langston counters with a series of strikes. Merriweather will be more careful next time no doubt.
Langston thuds a left hand into Merriweather's body.
Merriweather uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Langston.
Merriweather misses with a double jab
and Langston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Merriweather fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Langston sprawls well initially but Merriweather persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Merriweather blocks the strikes from Langston.
Langston flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langston tries to roll over but Merriweather keeps him under control.
Langston wants to control but Merriweather is keeping busy.
Merriweather is trying to control the action in half guard but Langston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Langston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merriweather.
Langston is trying to stand.
Merriweather is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Langston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merriweather.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Langston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merriweather looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merriweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Merriweather slips a jab and a cross from Langston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merriweather throws a combination that misses
and Langston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Merriweather with a lazy takedown attempt
and Langston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Merriweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merriweather takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Langston works Merriweather's body with a nice hook.
Langston lands with an uppercut that bounces Merriweather off the cage and back into rage.
Langston misses with a double jab.
Langston throws a right and a left that Merriweather avoids nicely.
Merriweather walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Langston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Langston. That snapped Merriweather's head back.
Langston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merriweather manages to avoid it.
Langston misses the shot to the body.
Langston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merriweather throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Langston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merriweather walks into a jab.
Langston throws a jab when Merriweather was well out of range.
Langston throws a nice looking combination but Merriweather bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Langston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Merriweather had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Merriweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Merriweather takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice combination there by Merriweather.
Merriweather goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Langston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Merriweather doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merriweather goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Langston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Merriweather counters with a two punch combo.
Langston blocks a jab.
Langston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Merriweather misses with a combination
and Langston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Langston misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Langston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Merriweather's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Langston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Merriweather counters with a nice double leg into side control. Langston won't be happy with that.
Langston is trying to work for a sweep but Merriweather has mounted him!
Merriweather working for a submission but Langston is keeping him at bay.
Langston throwing hammer fists to the chest of Merriweather. What's that going to do exactly?
Merriweather working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Langston is looking to improve his position but Merriweather isn't that keen on the idea.
Merriweather looking to control but Langston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merriweather is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Langston has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Langston has given up his back here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merriweather avoiding Langston 's attempts to control his hands.
Langston holding both Merriweather 's hands and preventing any damage.
Merriweather looking for the RNC.
Merriweather is hanging on to Langston's back as he tries to escape.
Langston grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Merriweather connects with a big shot to the side of Langston's head.
Merriweather tightening his grip on Langston, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langston trying to control but not successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Langston trying to control the hands but Merriweather breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Langston's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Langston takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langston trying to get back to his feet but Merriweather is in full control for now.
Langston rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Merriweather lands with a punch from half guard.
Merriweather is looking to stall here but Langston recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langston scores with a nice shot.
Merriweather won't allow Langston to sweep him here.
Merriweather is pushing down on Langston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Langston is fighting to maintain full guard but Merriweather has managed to sneak the leg through.
Langston is trying to maintain the position but Merriweather is very close to passing his half guard.
Langston is trying to stand.
Merriweather is looking to take a break and control but Langston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Langston wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Merriweather misses with a double jab
and Langston counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merriweather shoots for a double leg takedown but Langston sprawls well. He's pushed Merriweather's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Merriweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Langston does no damage.
Merriweather throws a combination that misses
and Langston counters with a three punch combo that has Merriweather backing up. Merriweather nods at Langston to acknowledge the strikes.
Merriweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Merriweather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Langston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Merriweather counters with a two punch combo.
Langston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Merriweather.
Merriweather steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Langston.
Merriweather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Langston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Langston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Merriweather counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Merriweather lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Langston throws a hook but Merriweather blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Merriweather dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Merriweather'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. This is the final round!
Merriweather scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wanderlei Merriweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Merriweather scores with a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Langston. No joy for Merriweather on that attempt.
No luck for Merriweather with that takedown attempt.
Langston looks to throw the jab but Merriweather is out of range.
Merriweather looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Merriweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langston misses the shot to the body.
Merriweather changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Langston tries to avoid it but Merriweather manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Langston to the ground. Langston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Langston stalks Merriweather and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Merriweather's face. Merriweather staggers backwards, shaken.
Merriweather dodges the punch combination from Langston.
Langston looks to score with a jab to the body but Merriweather is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merriweather on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merriweather shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Langston as he avoids it easily.
Langston throws a right and a left that Merriweather avoids nicely.
Merriweather throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Langston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Langston lands a nice shot that snaps Merriweather's head back.
Langston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Merriweather.
Merriweather on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Langston does it's job there.
Langston throws a body punch but Merriweather moves out of range.
Merriweather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Langston counters with a left to the body.
Merriweather throws a combination that misses
and Langston counters with a stiff right hand.
Merriweather throws a right hand that Langston ducks under and follows up with a left that Langston also avoids with ease.
Merriweather wants to land a leg kick but Langston is out of range.
Langston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merriweather moves away from the strike by Langston.
Langston just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Langston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Merriweather throws a big shot that misses.
Merriweather does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Langston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Merriweather.
Merriweather misses with the combination.
Merriweather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Langston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Langston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Langston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merriweather misses with a double jab
and Langston counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Langston as Merriweather shoots in.
Merriweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Langston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Langston scores with a four punch combination!
Merriweather looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Langston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Merriweather counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Merriweather shoots for a double leg takedown but Langston sprawls well. He's pushed Merriweather's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Merriweather shoots in but no luck this time.
Merriweather takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Langston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Langston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Merriweather looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Merriweather blocks a jab.
Merriweather fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merriweather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Langston counters with a two punch combo.
Merriweather takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Merriweather looks to land a combination but Langston avoids it well.
Langston looks to score with a jab to the body but Merriweather is just out of range.
Merriweather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Langston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Langston lands a glancing blow to the side of Merriweather's head.
Langston blocks the body kick.
Langston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Merriweather in his tracks.
Merriweather throws a right and a left that Langston avoids nicely.
Merriweather drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Langston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Langston wants to stand up but Merriweather is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Langston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Langston 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Langston!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winnie Pooh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markku Osteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osteri comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aino Akti - Kerrankin tarpeekseen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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23
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Winnie Pooh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markku Osteri!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pooh just misses with a punch to the body.
Osteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Pooh is just out of range.
Osteri keeps the fight on the outside.
Pooh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Osteri. That did some damage!
Pooh gets a clinch.
Osteri cracks Pooh with a nice body shot.
Osteri gets through Pooh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Osteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Osteri is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Osteri fails to land.
Pooh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Osteri misses with a body punch.
Osteri tries for a takedown but Pooh manages to get underhooks.
Osteri avoiding damage as Pooh throws knees to the body.
Osteri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pooh landing knees to the body.
Pooh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osteri tries to throw a body punch but Pooh avoids it by throwing Osteri back against the cage.
Osteri misses with the head strike.
Pooh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Markku Osteri has been cut.
Pooh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pooh landing knees to the body.
Osteri looks gassed!
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!
Pooh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Osteri's defenses.
Osteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pooh stops a takedown attempt from Osteri.
Osteri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osteri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pooh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Winnie Pooh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markku Osteri.
Osteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osteri tries a body shot but Pooh blocks it.
Nice elbow from Pooh.
Pooh lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Markku Osteri's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pooh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pooh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osteri.
Pooh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pooh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Osteri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pooh throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Osteri escapes and throws Pooh's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pooh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pooh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pooh is looking for a sweep. Osteri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Osteri wants to free his trapped foot but Pooh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pooh taking some punishment here, with Osteri in his half guard.
Pooh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pooh looking for subs from the bottom but Osteri mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pooh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pooh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pooh is working hard here to advance position.
Osteri raining down shots from the mount!
Osteri punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pooh is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osteri putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Osteri landing punches.
Pooh can't escape the position.
Osteri lands a nice shot to the head.
Osteri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Osteri lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Osteri working Pooh over with strikes here.
Pooh is trying desperately to improve position.
Osteri with good strikes from the mount here!
Pooh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Osteri lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osteri prevents Pooh from getting the reversal.
Osteri pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Osteri with a couple of short strikes.
Osteri landing strikes from the mount and Pooh is in trouble!
Osteri prevents Pooh from getting the reversal.
Osteri landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pooh tries to reverse the position but Osteri maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Osteri.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pooh can't escape the position.
Osteri punishing his opponent with strikes.
Osteri in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pooh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winnie Pooh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markku Osteri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Osteri cracks Pooh with an open hand slap.
Osteri lands with a straight right. Pooh didn't see that one coming.
Pooh misses with a takedown attempt - Osteri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winnie Pooh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osteri jabs at Pooh's body.
Pooh throws a shot from downtown. Osteri moves away and avoids it.
Osteri scores with a hook to the body. Pooh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pooh shoots in looking for a takedown. Osteri tries to sprawl out of it but Pooh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Osteri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Osteri connects with a looping right hand.
Osteri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pooh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Osteri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Osteri's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Osteri duly obliges.
It looks like Winnie Pooh has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Osteri.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osteri stuns Pooh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Osteri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osteri throws a combination. Pooh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pooh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pooh is rocked!
Pooh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Pooh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Osteri scores with a hook.
Osteri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pooh takes one to the side of the head.
Osteri lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Pooh falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Markku Osteri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wes Welker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Venkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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187 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wes Welker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Venkman!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venkman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Welker misses.
Welker pushes Venkman up against the cage in a clinch.
Welker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Venkman keeps control of Welker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Welker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Venkman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Welker misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Welker misses its intended target.
Welker throws a series of punches but Venkman moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Welker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Venkman regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker wants to pass the guard but Venkman is keeping the position.
Welker wants to control from the top but Venkman keeps moving.
Venkman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Welker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Welker forces his way into half guard.
Venkman is looking to improve his position.
Welker passes to full mount!
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.
Welker is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Venkman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Welker is looking to clinch.
Welker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Venkman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Welker is fending him off so far but Venkman persists. Nope, Welker circles away and we're back to standing.
Venkman checks the leg kick.
Welker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Venkman is fending him off so far but Welker persists. Nope, Venkman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Welker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venkman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Welker misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venkman avoids the head kick by Welker.
Welker misses with a leg kick.
Venkman avoids the body shot from Welker.
Venkman avoids the body shot from Welker.
Venkman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Welker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Venkman looks gassed!
Welker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Welker looks to land a combination but Venkman avoids it well.
Venkman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Welker throws out a leg kick but Venkman moves out of range and Welker only half commits.
Venkman fails with the takedown
letting Welker counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Welker misses with a body shot.
Venkman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Welker throws an overhand right that lands on Venkman's shoulder, as Venkman tries to avoid the shot.
Venkman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Welker waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Venkman.
Wes Welker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welker lands a with a good body shot.
Welker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Welker throws a sloppy head kick and Venkman moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Welker misses.
Welker catches Venkman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Venkman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Welker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Venkman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Welker misses with a straight left.
A jab from Welker does it's job there.
Welker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Welker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Welker wants to get up but he can't break Venkman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Welker trying to control the position from guard on top but Venkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venkman is breathing heavily.
Welker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Venkman dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Welker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venkman manages to get himself to full guard.
Welker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Welker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Venkman keeping full guard, as Welker tries to pass.
Welker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Welker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Venkman's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Venkman tries to reverse the position but Welker maintains control.
Welker gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A nice leg kick lands there from Welker.
Welker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Welker misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Venkman.
Welker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Welker is working for a submission of some sort.
Welker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Welker tries to pass to full mount but Venkman defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welker is stalling here. Venkman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Welker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Venkman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Welker sneaks back into half guard.
Welker wants to control but Venkman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Welker has his hands clasped together around Venkman's back. He's all about the action.
Welker kicks Venkman off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Welker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Welker tries to clinch there but Venkman circles away.
Welker rushes Venkman and presses him up against the cage.
Venkman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Welker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Venkman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Welker's guard.
Welker is trying to keep Venkman in close.
Welker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Welker is on top in guard.
Venkman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Welker lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Welker moves into full mount! Venkman won't be happy about that!
Welker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Welker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Welker content just to control the position here.
Welker is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Welker throws a leg kick but Venkman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Welker wants to clinch up but Venkman keeps it at a distance.
Venkman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Welker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Welker drops back looking for a leg! Venkman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venkman manages to kick Welker off! Welker jumps back into Venkman's guard.
Welker throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Welker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Venkman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Venkman has escaped and now he's on top!
Welker keeping full guard, as Venkman tries to pass.
Welker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Venkman's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Venkman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Welker advances position into side control!
Welker working the head and body with strikes.
Welker decides to stand back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Welker.
Welker misses with a head kick.
Welker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Welker clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Venkman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Welker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Venkman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Welker just misses with a punch to the body.
Welker throws a one two combo.
Horrible takedown by Venkman or perhaps it was just good defense by Welker which made him look bad.
Venkman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Welker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welker tries to land a front kick but Venkman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Welker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Venkman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Welker gets the takedown into side control.
Venkman is trying to escape the position but Welker is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker tries for a kimura but Venkman is defending well.
Welker in side control, throwing shots but Venkman defends.
Venkman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Welker controlling from the full mount.
Welker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welker content just to control the position here.
Welker wants to control the pace but Venkman is squirming around nicely.
Welker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Venkman?
Venkman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welker tries to control but Venkman wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welker has hold of Venkman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Venkman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Welker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Venkman is looking to escape.
Welker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Welker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Welker looking to finish Venkman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Venkman!
Welker controlling from the full mount.
Welker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Venkman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The referee warns Venkman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Welker had his way with Peter Venkman in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A combination from Welker does no damage.
Welker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Venkman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Venkman is trying to control Welker's posture but Welker avoids it.
Welker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Welker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Welker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
Welker is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venkman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Welker trying to control the action but Venkman is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Venkman's face as Welker controls the position.
Welker tries to advance position but instead Venkman slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Welker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Welker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Welker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wes Welker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Welker throws a push kick but Venkman slaps the foot to one side.
Venkman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Welker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Welker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venkman is trying to get back to half guard.
Welker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Welker gets the takedown into side control.
Welker advances to mount.
Venkman tries to hold on but Welker pushes him away.
Venkman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Venkman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Welker.
Wes Welker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wes Welker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Venkman working to try and regain half guard.
Welker stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Venkman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Peter Venkman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Welker forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Welker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Welker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:44
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Welker!
Wes Welker retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mahdi Makungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Broadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makungu comes to the cage accompanied by Nelly - Heart of a Champion. Mahdi Makungu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mahdi Makungu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giuseppe Broadus!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makungu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Broadus but Broadus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Broadus just misses with a punch to the body.
Makungu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Broadus sprawls well initially but Makungu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Makungu is tying to control. Broadus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makungu is looking for a kimura but Broadus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makungu to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makungu is tying to control. Broadus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Broadus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Broadus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makungu. Makungu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Mahdi Makungu has been cut.
Giuseppe Broadus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broadus stuffs the takedown.
Makungu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Broadus wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Broadus!
Broadus wants to try and get back to his feet.
Makungu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Broadus turns into him and now he's in Makungu's guard.
Makungu is breathing heavily.
Makungu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Broadus is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Makungu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Broadus's back instead.
Makungu trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Broadus is in bad spot here.
Broadus breaks Makungu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makungu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Broadus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makungu is looking for a triangle but Broadus pushes his legs off easily.
Broadus wants to stand and escape but instead Makungu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Makungu trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broadus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Broadus looking to control but Makungu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makungu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Broadus avoids the attempt from Makungu to control.
Broadus prevents Makungu from getting the reversal.
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.
Broadus trying to control but Makungu is having none of it.
Broadus controlling the position easily from mount.
Makungu is working to get back to half guard.
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 Mahdi Makungu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Broadus misses with a few strikes there.
Broadus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makungu with a jab.
Makungu misses with a few strikes there.
Broadus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makungu.
Broadus scores with a one two! Makungu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Broadus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makungu fails with the takedown.
Broadus throws a combination that misses
and Makungu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Broadus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broadus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makungu moves out of range as Broadus throws a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makungu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Broadus thows a body shot but no joy.
Makungu shoots for a takedown but Broadus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadus misses with a combination
and Makungu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Broadus is refusing to be controlled, as Makungu sits in half guard.
Makungu trying to control from Broadus's half guard. Broadus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Broadus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makungu pushing down on Broadus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makungu wants to work for an arm triangle but Broadus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makungu seems to be working for a kimura but Broadus defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makungu is working for a submission of some sort.
Broadus moves into full guard.
Makungu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Broadus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus trying to control from half guard but Makungu is working away.
Broadus tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Makungu.
Broadus blocks the strikes from Makungu.
Makungu is looking for a sweep. Broadus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makungu is staying active underneath Broadus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makungu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makungu is looking to control Broadus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makungu avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makungu is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Broadus misses with a few strikes there.
Broadus wants to land a leg kick but Makungu is out of range.
Broadus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makungu.
A big left from Makungu misses.
Makungu thuds a left hand into Broadus's body.
Broadus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Broadus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Broadus lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makungu missing with a left hand there. Broadus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mahdi Makungu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Makungu throws a hook but Broadus blocks it.
Makungu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broadus.
Broadus misses with a series of wild punches.
Broadus throws a series of punches but Makungu avoids them all with ease.
Makungu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makungu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Makungu working the ground and pound effectively.
Makungu working for a submission but Broadus is keeping him at bay.
Makungu controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu is working for a guillotine from mount but Broadus frees his head quite easily.
Makungu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Broadus is now in Makungu's guard. A big mistake from Makungu there, giving up the dominant position!
Broadus postures up.
Makungu looking for a sweep. Not yet Makungu, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Broadus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makungu trying to control the position.
Makungu wants to sweep but no luck.
Broadus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makungu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Broadus tries to stand but Makungu is controlling from the bottom.
Makungu wants to sweep here but Broadus controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Broadus throws a leg kick
so Makungu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Broadus keeping full guard, as Makungu tries to pass.
Makungu looking to sit in guard and control but Broadus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makungu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makungu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makungu working for a triangle but Broadus defends it easily.
Makungu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Makungu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makungu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Broadus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Broadus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahdi Makungu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Broadus misses.
Makungu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makungu avoids the head kick by Broadus.
Broadus misses with a head kick.
Broadus is looking to chop away at Makungu's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Broadus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Broadus.
Broadus moves out of range of the strikes.
Broadus tries to bum rush Makungu with a series of wild strikes but Makungu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makungu has a takedown stuffed.
Broadus's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Broadus duly obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Broadus swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadus fails to land with a series of punches.
Makungu throws the left hand but Broadus avoids the punch easily.
Broadus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makungu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Broadus's guard now.
Makungu drops back looking for a leg! Broadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Broadus manages to kick Makungu off! Makungu jumps back into Broadus's guard.
Makungu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Broadus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Broadus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Broadus!
Broadus stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makungu counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broadus stops Makungu from passing to mount.
Broadus can't do much from the bottom here.
Makungu swings around for an armbar but Broadus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Makungu's guard.
Makungu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makungu is looking for a triangle but Broadus pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus postures up.
Makungu is looking for a triangle but Broadus pushes his legs off easily.
Broadus trying to control the position from guard on top but Makungu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Makungu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahdi Makungu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broadus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makungu throws an overhand right that lands on Broadus's shoulder, as Broadus tries to avoid the shot.
Broadus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makungu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Broadus's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makungu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makungu wants to pass the guard but Broadus is keeping the position.
Makungu trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broadus has Makungu pulled in close to control his posture.
Makungu trying to control but Broadus is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broadus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makungu manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahdi Makungu had his way with Giuseppe Broadus in that round.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Makungu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Broadus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Broadus throws a shot from downtown. Makungu moves away and avoids it.
Broadus slips a jab and a cross from Makungu.
Broadus looks to land a body kick but Makungu moved away.
Broadus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makungu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makungu.
Broadus blocks a leg kick.
Broadus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makungu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Broadus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mahdi Makungu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Makungu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Makungu wants to work for an arm triangle but Broadus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu is trying to control the action in half guard but Broadus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Broadus is in trouble now - Makungu has advanced to mount!
Makungu goes for an armbar but Broadus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Broadus.
Makungu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makungu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makungu has his foot on Broadus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadus works his way back into a safe position though.
Makungu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Broadus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makungu working for a triangle but Broadus defends it easily.
Giuseppe Broadus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makungu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Broadus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Broadus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Broadus.
Broadus misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Broadus.
Giuseppe Broadus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makungu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makungu swinging wilding here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makungu has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by Broadus.
Broadus cracks a nice hook into Makungu's ribs.
Makungu throws a looping overhand right but Broadus ducks down to avoid it.
Broadus throws a sloppy head kick and Makungu moves out of range easily.
Giuseppe Broadus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makungu throws a push kick but Broadus slaps the foot to one side.
Makungu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Broadus's sensitive parts.
Broadus throws a series of punches but Makungu moves out of range.
Mahdi Makungu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Makungu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makungu slips a jab and a cross from Broadus.
A punch combination from Broadus misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mahdi Makungu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makungu, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahdi Makungu!
Mahdi Makungu retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Familia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast Baker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Familia's chin.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Beast Baker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Familia!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Familia misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Baker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Baker is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Familia's shoulder. That is not cool.
Familia is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Familia is working to get back to half guard.
Familia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Familia?
Familia is trying to escape the mount.
Familia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Familia tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Familia keeps working.
Familia is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baker trying to control from half guard but Familia is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baker takes one to the chin there.
Baker looks to land a combination but Familia avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Familia as he connects with a hook.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker lands a jab to Familia's midsection.
Chris Familia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Familia looks gassed!
Baker throws a series of punches but Familia avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Familia slips under a jab from Baker.
Familia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Familia blocks a head kick by Baker.
Familia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Chris Familia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Familia.
Familia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Familia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Baker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker throws a solid leg kick but Familia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baker.
An inside leg kick from Baker misses.
Familia looks to land a combination. Baker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Familia misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
Baker lands with a kick to the temple. Familia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baker walks into a left hand.
Familia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Familia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.
Familia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Familia works the jab nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Familia misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Familia.
Familia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baker gets a takedown into half guard.
Familia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Familia tries to strike from the bottom.
Baker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Familia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Familia keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker throws a body punch but Familia moves out of range.
Familia lands with a right hand.
Familia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Familia had a free shot at his head there.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Familia lands with a cross.
Jab from Familia.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Familia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Familia 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.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baker moves away from the strike by Familia.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Familia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker takes one to the chin there.
Familia throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Familia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Familia throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Familia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Baker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Familia to score with a decent uppercut.
Familia throws a shot to the body.
Familia's corner calls for a 1-2. Familia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Familia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Familia throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Familia scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Familia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.
Familia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Familia lands an overhand right.
Baker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Familia tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Familia scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Familia.
Familia misses with the combination.
Familia jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Familia gets caught flat footed, as Baker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Familia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker's guard.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Familia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Familia misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Familia cracks Baker with a big elbow.
Familia lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Familia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Familia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baker is not content to let Familia control the position.
Baker is trying to control Familia's posture but Familia avoids it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big right from Familia misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Familia lands with a nice body punch.
Baker throws a head kick but Familia moves out of range.
Familia throws a shot to the body.
Familia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Familia looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
Chris Familia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker walks into a straight right hand from Familia.
Familia lands with a nice combination. Baker backs away looking to recover.
Familia lands with a cross.
Baker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Familia lands a nice shot that snaps Baker's head back.
Familia missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, jab by Familia - just one landing.
Baker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Familia's sensitive parts.
Beast Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Familia misses.
Baker shoots and misses
and Familia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Familia.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Familia tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Familia misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker gets the takedown into side control.
Familia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Familia regains half guard.
Familia is looking to improve his position.
Familia is pressing down on Baker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baker 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.
Familia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Familia wants to improve his position but instead Baker has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Familia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Familia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Familia loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Baker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Familia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Familia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Familia misses with a straight right.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Familia takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Familia misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Familia looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Familia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Familia looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Familia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Familia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Familia misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Baker 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.
Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Familia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
Familia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baker is proving hard to escape from.
Familia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Familia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Familia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Familia passes Baker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Familia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Familia trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
Baker is refusing to be controlled, as Familia sits in half guard.
Familia lands strikes from half guard.
Familia wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position.
Baker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Familia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Familia's back!
Familia rolls, trying to escape but Baker keeps control of the position.
Familia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Familia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baker's back!
Familia lands shots from the back.
Familia landing with strikes.
Familia is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Baker has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Familia has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Baker taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Familia doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Familia!
Chris Familia is the new light heavyweight champion!
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