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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Duke Cottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgie Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Cottingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georgie Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cottingham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Borisov to the mat! Borisov manages to get full guard.
Cottingham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cottingham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borisov is controlling Cottingham's posture.
Borisov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cottingham 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.
Cottingham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cottingham is looking to work some ground and pound but Borisov has wrist control.
Cottingham drops back looking for a leg! Borisov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Borisov manages to kick Cottingham off! Cottingham jumps back into Borisov's guard.
Cottingham postures up and lands a big shot to Borisov's brow.
Borisov pushes Cottingham off and scrambles back to his feet.
Borisov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottingham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borisov can pounce on him.
Borisov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cottingham throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Borisov.
Cottingham is breathing heavily.
Borisov throws a right hand that Cottingham ducks under and follows up with a left that Cottingham also avoids with ease.
Borisov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cottingham could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cottingham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borisov.
Borisov tries a low kick but Cottingham avoids it.
Borisov fails to land with a series of punches.
Borisov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cottingham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borisov swivels and escapes.
Borisov misses the shot to the body.
Borisov throws a head kick but Cottingham moves out of range.
Borisov darts in and clinches Cottingham up against the cage.
Borisov breaks from the clinch.
Cottingham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borisov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borisov waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cottingham.
Borisov tries to clinch there but Cottingham circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov scores with a jab. Cottingham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Borisov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borisov tries to clinch up.
Borisov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cottingham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Borisov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cottingham dodges the punch combination from Borisov.
A punch combination from Borisov misses.
Borisov is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Borisov throws a series of punches but Cottingham moves out of range.
Borisov tries to clinch but Cottingham moves out of range.
Borisov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borisov lands a head kick!
Borisov throws a right and a left that Cottingham avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borisov throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgie Borisov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Borisov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Borisov looks to land a combination but Cottingham avoids it well.
Borisov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cottingham tries for a takedown but Borisov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cottingham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cottingham showed some decent athleticism there.
Cottingham is trying to work for a kimura but Borisov is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cottingham is thwarting Borisov's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottingham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borisov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cottingham.
Borisov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cottingham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cottingham's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borisov trying to control momentarily.
Borisov is landing with strikes from the back.
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.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Borisov controlling the positon.
Cottingham looking very determined here, making life difficult for Borisov.
Cottingham rolls, trying to escape but Borisov keeps control of the position.
Borisov wants to control but Cottingham is keeping busy.
Cottingham can't escape the position.
Will Borisov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Despite being in the dominant position, Georgie Borisov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borisov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cottingham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duke Cottingham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov misses with a looping left.
Borisov is looking to clinch but Cottingham is avoiding it.
Borisov swings for the body but Cottingham moves out of range.
Cottingham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borisov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Borisov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borisov lands a head shot.
Borisov tries to bum rush Cottingham with a series of wild strikes but Cottingham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borisov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cottingham.
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.
Borisov throws a series of punches but Cottingham avoids them all with ease.
Georgie Borisov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cottingham dodges the punch combination from Borisov.
Borisov misses the jab.
Borisov throws a right hand that Cottingham ducks under and follows up with a left that Cottingham also avoids with ease.
Cottingham tries to keep at a distance but Borisov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borisov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cottingham fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgie Borisov 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Borisov misses with a few strikes there.
Borisov tries to bum rush Cottingham with a series of wild strikes but Cottingham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borisov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cottingham was well out of range. Poor timing from Borisov.
Cottingham shoots in but Borisov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Borisov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borisov misses with a leg kick
and Cottingham counters with a single leg into guard. Borisov didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottingham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borisov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cottingham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Borisov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cottingham has Borisov in his guard.
Borisov gets to his feet - Cottingham follows without any prompting.
Borisov throws a combination that misses
and Cottingham counters with a single leg into guard. Borisov didn't expect that.
Cottingham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Borisov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cottingham, into his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cottingham has his foot on Borisov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borisov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov is in close to Cottingham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cottingham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cottingham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borisov gets to his feet. Cottingham looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cottingham moves out of range of the body kick from Borisov.
Borisov throws a leg kick which misses Cottingham's front leg but catches the back leg as Cottingham tries to avoid it.
Borisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cottingham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cottingham shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Cottingham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov misses with a double jab.
Cottingham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Borisov misses with a series of wild punches.
Cottingham shoots in but Borisov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cottingham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borisov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Borisov does no damage.
Duke Cottingham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borisov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cottingham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Borisov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cottingham!
Georgie Borisov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cottingham flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
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 Duke Cottingham.
I think Borisov 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgie Borisov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colin McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colin McDermott is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colin McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermott looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
James keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDermott thuds a left hand into James's body.
McDermott drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James wants a takedown.
James is trying to drag McDermott to the mat but McDermott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James is fighting off a takedown attempt but McDermott is just too persistent for him and manages to trip James to the mat. James regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDermott is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDermott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDermott is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.
McDermott passes to full mount!
McDermott has hold of James's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and James manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott with shots to the head and body - James looks very uncomfortable down there.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDermott is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but James is surviving well by controlling McDermott's body position as best he can.
James tries to hold on but McDermott postures up.
James is desperately trying to improve his position but McDermott has a good base and remains in mount.
James regains half guard.
McDermott wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDermott is breathing heavily.
James wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDermott.
McDermott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
James is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! McDermott is tapping! Great win for James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesse James!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and costo kroshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dunne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kaija Koo - Tinakenkätyttö. costo kroshi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Dunne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, costo kroshi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kroshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunne avoids the head kick by kroshi.
Dunne clinches up against the cage.
Dunne has kroshi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dunne pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending kroshi tumbling to the mat - Dunne dives into kroshi's guard.
kroshi wants to stand and escape but Dunne is having none of it.
Dunne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
kroshi keeping moving, preventing Dunne from controlling successfully.
Dunne sitting in guard here, content to control.
kroshi is working an open guard so Dunne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kroshi darts in trying to clinch
and Dunne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
kroshi trying to control but Dunne postures up.
kroshi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dunne kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dunne controlling the pace.
kroshi wants to control but Dunne is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kroshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
kroshi tries to strike from the bottom.
Dunne scoring with some ground and pound.
Dunne postures up.
Dunne trying to control but kroshi is working from the bottom.
Dunne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne got a little sloppy there for a moment and kroshi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dunne has managed to get both his arms back between kroshi's legs - danger averted.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dunne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dunne scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish kroshi?
Dunne looking to control and managing it successfully.
kroshi tries to hold on but Dunne postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunne landing shots from mount.
Dunne landing strikes from the mount.
kroshi wants to control but Dunne is having none of it.
Dunne controlling the position easily from mount.
Dunne prevents kroshi from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dunne dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
kroshi staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
kroshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming kroshi to the mat! kroshi manages to get full guard.
Dunne gets to his feet - kroshi follows without any prompting.
Dunne gets the takedown into side control.
Dunne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but kroshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
kroshi is looking to reverse the position.
kroshi struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne is working kroshi over with some ground and pound from side control.
kroshi is trying to control Dunne's posture but Dunne avoids it.
kroshi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dunne just content to control the position.
Dunne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. kroshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunne lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dunne has control of an arm but kroshi manages to advance to Dunne's back!
Dunne surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Dunne manages to reverse the position and now he's in kroshi's guard. Nice work there by Dunne.
kroshi trying to keep a closed guard but Dunne is proving a slippery customer.
Dunne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunneis looking to pass into half guard but kroshi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now kroshi is in guard.
kroshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunne is keeping the position for now.
kroshi wants to stand and escape but instead Dunne has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
kroshi wants to stand but Dunne is controlling the position.
Dunne wants to control from the top but kroshi keeps moving.
kroshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dunne trying to control the position from guard on top but kroshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
kroshi wants to sweep but no luck.
kroshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
kroshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David Dunne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
kroshi clinches but Dunne breaks the clinch
and Dunne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
kroshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dunne manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dunne dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Dunne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dunne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
kroshi wants to control but Dunne passes into side.
Dunne gets to mount! kroshi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dunne has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of kroshi's face.
Dunne working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dunne tries to control but kroshi wriggling away.
Dunne looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dunne looking to finish kroshi with some ground and pound. This is bad for kroshi!
kroshi tries to hold on but Dunne postures up.
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.
Dunne wants to control the pace but kroshi is squirming around nicely.
kroshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
kroshi tries to control Dunne's body but Dunne pushes him off. kroshi squirms to his side and now Dunne has his back!
Good control from Dunne.
Dunne is looking to control kroshi but kroshi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dunne is trying to control but kroshi is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kroshi is trying to escape the mount.
Dunne punishing his opponent with strikes.
kroshi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
kroshi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dunne.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunne is trying to control but kroshi is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
kroshi tries to hold on but Dunne postures up.
kroshi bucks Dunne off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kroshi lands a head shot.
kroshi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dunne is trying to defend but kroshi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dunne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dunne looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunne, not yet.
costo kroshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Dunne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
kroshi works over Dunne with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Dunne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dunne, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dunne!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Kazuhiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Fuck Tito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsuro Kazuhiro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chuck Fuck Tito's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Katsuro Kazuhiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Fuck Tito!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuhiro shoots in but no luck this time.
Kazuhiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kazuhiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuck Tito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Kazuhiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Fuck Tito which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuro Kazuhiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazuhiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuck Tito misses with a wild combination.
Kazuhiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuck Tito thuds his right hand into Kazuhiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fuck Tito stuffs the takedown attempt from Kazuhiro. Kazuhiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Katsuro Kazuhiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fuck Tito!
It looks like Katsuro Kazuhiro has been cut.
Kazuhiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuck Tito swivels and escapes.
Kazuhiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuck Tito as he jumps to the side.
Fuck Tito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuhiro has a takedown stuffed.
Kazuhiro tries for a takedown but Fuck Tito sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kazuhiro closes the distance and clinches up with Fuck Tito, looking for a takedown. Kazuhiro pushes Fuck Tito against the cage but Fuck Tito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kazuhiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fuck Tito misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazuhiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fuck Tito avoids it really well and circles away.
Kazuhiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazuhiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuck Tito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Kazuhiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Fuck Tito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kazuhiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuck Tito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazuhiro shoots in for a takedown but Fuck Tito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Fuck Tito does no damage.
A nice combination there by Fuck Tito.
Good shot there by Fuck Tito.
Kazuhiro shoots in for a double leg but Fuck Tito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazuhiro closes the distance and clinches up with Fuck Tito, looking for a takedown. Kazuhiro pushes Fuck Tito against the cage but Fuck Tito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kazuhiro is breathing heavily.
Kazuhiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fuck Tito slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazuhiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kazuhiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuck Tito drops Kazuhiro with a right and a left! Fuck Tito comes rushing in but Kazuhiro regains his composure and manages to keep Fuck Tito in guard.
Kazuhiro is rocked!
Fuck Tito trying to control but Kazuhiro is working from the bottom.
Oh Kazuhiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuck Tito throwing strikes but missing.
Kazuhiro keeping moving, preventing Fuck Tito from controlling successfully.
Kazuhiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Fuck Tito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kazuhiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuck Tito.
Kazuhiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuck Tito tries to stand but Kazuhiro is controlling from the bottom.
Kazuhiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kazuhiro keeping moving, preventing Fuck Tito from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kazuhiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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.
Kazuhiro is going olschool here, as he tries to force Fuck Tito to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fuck Tito shrugs it off.
You get the feeling that Fuck Tito really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kazuhiro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kazuhiro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fuck Tito can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuck Tito is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazuhiro has control of Fuck Tito's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fuck Tito regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kazuhiro is working for a guillotine from mount but Fuck Tito frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Fuck Tito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katsuro Kazuhiro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kazuhiro takes one to the side of the head.
Kazuhiro has a takedown stuffed.
Kazuhiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kazuhiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kazuhiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kazuhiro drops back looking for a leg! Fuck Tito is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fuck Tito manages to kick Kazuhiro off! Kazuhiro jumps back into Fuck Tito's guard.
Kazuhiro drops back looking for a leg! Fuck Tito is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fuck Tito manages to kick Kazuhiro off! Kazuhiro jumps back into Fuck Tito's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazuhiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuhiro 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.
Kazuhiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kazuhiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fuck Tito can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fuck Tito wants to stand and escape but Kazuhiro is having none of it.
Kazuhiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kazuhiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kazuhiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fuck Tito's waist but Fuck Tito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazuhiro off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuck Tito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuro Kazuhiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuck Tito leaves Kazuhiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fuck Tito closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kazuhiro shoots in and drives through. Fuck Tito sprawls well.
Kazuhiro shoots in and drives through. Fuck Tito sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazuhiro is defended easily by Fuck Tito.
Fuck Tito 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.
Fuck Tito lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Katsuro Kazuhiro's cut is getting worse.
Kazuhiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Fuck Tito tries to sprawl out of it but Kazuhiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fuck Tito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuck Tito lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kazuhiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kazuhiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fuck Tito throws a right hand that Kazuhiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazuhiro also avoids with ease.
Fuck Tito connects with a jab.
Kazuhiro shoots in for a takedown but Fuck Tito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuck Tito lands with a big left! Kazuhiro is wobbled badly! Fuck Tito comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Kazuhiro to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chuck Fuck Tito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ventti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willemoes comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Dougan - Furious Angels. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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178 lbs
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176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Willemoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Ventti!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventti tries to clinch up.
Willemoes throws a head kick but Ventti moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ventti misses the target.
Ventti is looking to clinch but Willemoes is avoiding it.
Willemoes swats away the attempt to clinch by Ventti.
Ventti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Willemoes.
Nice shot by Ventti.
Ventti tries to clinch up.
Ventti moves in looking to clinch but Willemoes pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ventti fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Willemoes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ventti tries to break free but Willemoes pushes him back against the cage.
Ventti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ventti is trying to break free.
Ventti is looking to break free of the clinch but Willemoes has double underhooks.
Willemoes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Willemoes scores a nice knee to the body.
Ventti takes an elbow to the temple.
Willemoes is pushing Ventti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ventti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Willemoes.
Willemoes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ventti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ventti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes lands an elbow inside that Ventti shrugs off.
It looks like Matt Ventti has been cut.
Ventti is trying to break the clinch but Willemoes is controlling him.
Willemoes scores with a knee to the head.
Willemoes jumps guard.
Willemoes wants to sweep here but Ventti controlling him for the moment.
Willemoes keeping full guard, as Ventti tries to pass.
Willemoes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Willemoes is looking for a triangle but Ventti pushes his legs off easily.
Willemoes has his foot on Ventti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ventti works his way back into a safe position though.
Ventti throws a big right hand that misses.
Willemoes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ventti is aware though and is defending well.
Ventti trying to control the position from guard on top but Willemoes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ventti wants to get up but he can't break Willemoes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willemoes is on top in guard.
Willemoes preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventti keeping moving, preventing Willemoes from controlling successfully.
Ventti is trying to control the position but Willemoes postures up.
Willemoes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ventti dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventti trying to control the position from guard on top but Willemoes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willemoes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willemoes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ventti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ventti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Willemoes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ventti defends well.
Willemoes is breathing heavily.
Ventti throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ventti tries to free his leg and advance position but Willemoes is retaining full guard.
Ventti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Willemoes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ventti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ventti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willemoes keeping full guard, as Ventti tries to pass.
Ventti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ventti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Willemoes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventti wanted to stand there but Willemoes had control of the position.
Willemoes keeping moving, preventing Ventti from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willemoes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ventti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Willemoes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ventti is one step ahead there.
Ventti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ventti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Willemoes is controlling Ventti's posture.
Willemoes had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ventti is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Willemoes Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ventti's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Willemoes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Ventti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ventti with a jab.
It looks like Christian Willemoes has been cut.
Willemoes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ventti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Ventti.
Willemoes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Willemoes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ventti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ventti tries to clinch up.
Ventti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Willemoes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ventti throws a punch but it's blocked by Willemoes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Willemoes.
A short uppercut from Ventti.
Ventti has a couple of punches blocked by Willemoes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ventti.
Willemoes pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willemoes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ventti's guard.
Willemoes throwing strikes but missing.
Willemoes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes throwing strikes from guard but Ventti blocks nicely.
Ventti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ventti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ventti wants to sweep here but Willemoes controlling him for the moment.
Willemoes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Willemoes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willemoes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ventti dives on top into guard.
Ventti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Willemoes keeping moving, preventing Ventti from controlling successfully.
Willemoes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ventti is aware though and is defending well.
Ventti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ventti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Willemoes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ventti has managed to get both his arms back between Willemoes's legs - danger averted.
Willemoes controls Ventti momentarily but Ventti frees himself.
Ventti wants to control from the top but Willemoes keeps moving.
Ventti chips away with some ground and pound.
Ventti trying to control but Willemoes is working from the bottom.
Ventti decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Willemoes, up you get!
Ventti darts in trying to clinch
and Willemoes counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes lands an elbow inside.
Willemoes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Willemoes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ventti blocks it with crossed arms.
Ventti avoids a wild elbow strike from Willemoes.
Willemoes tries to pull guard but Ventti holds him up against the cage and eventually Willemoes drops back down to his feet.
Willemoes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Willemoes breaks from the clinch.
Ventti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ventti is looking to clinch.
Willemoes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ventti is fending him off so far but Willemoes persists. Nope, Ventti circles away and we're back to standing.
Ventti tries to clinch up.
Ventti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Willemoes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christian Willemoes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willemoes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ventti wants to clinch.
Ventti moves into the clinch successfully.
Willemoes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ventti misses with a punch on the inside.
Willemoes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ventti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Willemoes.
Willemoes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ventti misses with a punch on the inside.
Willemoes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ventti looks to throw the jab but Willemoes is out of range.
Willemoes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ventti.
Ventti thows a leg kick but Willemoes checks it
and Willemoes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ventti misses with the head strike.
Ventti working aggressively here.
Ventti working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Willemoes.
Willemoes breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Willemoes.
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!
Willemoes connects with a looping right hand.
Willemoes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Willemoes manages to break the clinch.
Willemoes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willemoes connects with a single shot there.
Willemoes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Willemoes is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Willemoes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Willemoes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ventti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Willemoes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ventti lands a right hook to the body.
Ventti darts in and clinches Willemoes up against the cage.
Willemoes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Willemoes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Willemoes lands a good knee to the midsection. Ventti won't want to take too many of those.
Willemoes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Willemoes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Willemoes decides to pull guard.
Willemoes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ventti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ventti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventti with a nice head shot there.
Willemoes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ventti's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willemoes.
Ventti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Willemoes 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.
Ventti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christian Willemoes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willemoes 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.
Ventti keeping full guard, as Willemoes tries to pass.
Ventti is trying to control the position but Willemoes postures up.
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.
Ventti looking for a sweep. Not yet Ventti, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ventti tries to clinch up
and Willemoes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ventti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willemoes.
Willemoes is thwarting Ventti's attempts to control the position.
Willemoes is working for a submission of some sort.
Willemoes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ventti defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes wants to pass the guard but Ventti is defending well.
Ventti is in trouble now - Willemoes has advanced to mount!
Willemoes working Ventti over with strikes here.
Willemoes looking to secure an arm triangle but Ventti defends it well.
Willemoes wants to take his opponent's back but Ventti doesn't allow it.
Ventti tries to reverse the position but Willemoes maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes trying to control but Ventti is having none of it.
Willemoes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ventti is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ventti and Willemoes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ventti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Willemoes.
Christian Willemoes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ventti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ventti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Willemoes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ventti trying to control but Willemoes postures up.
Matt Ventti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willemoes wants to work for an arm triangle but Ventti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Willemoes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Willemoes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Willemoes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ephraim Goodweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnaud Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodweather's entrance music is Alkaline Trio - Private Eye. A fine choice. Savage has chosen BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden" as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ephraim Goodweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arnaud Savage!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodweather takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Savage.
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Savage controlling the action here for a moment.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goodweather has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goodweather manages to pull guard.
Savage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goodweather avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goodweather is pulling down on Savage's head to control his posture.
Savage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goodweather has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savage has managed to get both his arms back between Goodweather's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodweather has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodweather looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
Goodweather had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Savage is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Goodweather Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Savage's back instead.
Savage trying to control the action but Goodweather just sinks the hooks in.
Savage controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Savage breaks Goodweather's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Goodweather is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Savage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goodweather preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodweather manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savage with a nice head shot there.
Goodweather is breathing heavily.
Goodweather manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Savage holds of for dear life.
Savage really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Savage regains half guard.
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Goodweather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodweather is thwarting Savage's attempts to control the position.
Savage is controlling Goodweather's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savage trying to control but Goodweather postures up.
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.
Goodweather sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savage defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Savage rushes Goodweather and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Savage creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goodweather's defenses.
Goodweather avoids a wild elbow strike from Savage.
Goodweather letting Savage take a breather here.
Savage gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Savage obliges.
Savage utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Savage landing knees to the head.
Savage lands an uppercut.
Savage lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ephraim Goodweather has been cut.
Savage stalling the fight.
Goodweather takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodweather on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savage crunches a lovely knee into Goodweather's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Savage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaud Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ephraim Goodweather's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goodweather takes a kick to the side of the head.
Savage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodweather scores with a kick to the body.
Savage lets loose with a powerful body kick. Goodweather will feel that in the morning.
Savage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savage lands a head kick!
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!
Goodweather tries to keep at a distance but Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savage lands an elbow inside.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goodweather lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Goodweather blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Savage.
Savage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Savage misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodweather jumps guard but Savage stands there with Goodweather around his waist. Goodweather gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goodweather takes a knee right on the jaw!
Savage lands an elbow inside that Goodweather shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goodweather tries to pull guard but Savage won't allow it.
Savage lands with a light punch inside.
Savage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Savage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goodweather takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goodweather blocks an elbow strike.
Savage lands a damaging elbow.
Goodweather takes an elbow to the forehead.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goodweather has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Savage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goodweather blocks an elbow strike from Savage.
Savage lands an elbow that stopped Goodweather in his tracks for a moment.
Savage avoiding damage.
Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goodweather.
Savage landing knees to the body.
Arnaud Savage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice elbow from Savage.
Savage lands an elbow inside that Goodweather shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage landing knees to the head.
Savage throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Savage cracks Goodweather with a nice body shot.
Savage lands an elbow that stopped Goodweather in his tracks for a moment.
Savage stalls.
Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodweather avoids the damage to the body.
Savage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goodweather in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Savage avoiding damage.
Goodweather takes an elbow to the forehead.
Savage lands an elbow that stopped Goodweather in his tracks for a moment.
Savage slows down the pace here.
Goodweather takes an elbow to the temple.
Savage with a knee to the head.
Savage connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage connects with a knee to the head.
Savage gets underhooks to prevent Goodweather's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Goodweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage stalling.
Goodweather takes an elbow to the temple.
Savage creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goodweather's defenses.
Goodweather takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goodweather looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Savage is pushing Goodweather up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Savage misses with an elbow over the top.
Savage lands an elbow inside that Goodweather shrugs off.
Savage gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Savage landing knees to the head.
Savage comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Savage pushes off an throws an elbow but Goodweather leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goodweather fails to pull guard.
Savage pushes off an throws an elbow but Goodweather leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Savage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goodweather tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodweather goes for a takedown in the clinch but Savage prevents it.
Goodweather takes an elbow to the forehead.
Savage scores with a knee to the head.
Savage throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Savage lands an elbow inside that Goodweather shrugs off.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodweather takes an elbow to the forehead.
Savage landing knees to the body.
Savage connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Savage.
Savage lands an elbow that stopped Goodweather in his tracks for a moment.
Goodweather fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Savage avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodweather tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goodweather takes a shot to the head.
Savage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Savage lands an elbow just above Goodweather 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaud Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ephraim Goodweather's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Savage scores with a shot to the body.
Savage wants to clinch.
Goodweather checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goodweather throws a series of punches but Savage moves out of range.
Ephraim Goodweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage stuffs the takedown.
Savage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodweather takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Savage connects with a solid leg kick.
Savage bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Savage thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Goodweather if he has to take too many more of those.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodweather takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Savage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goodweather.
Savage delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Goodweather takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Savage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goodweather's calf.
Savage is looking to clinch.
Savage lands with a nice body kick.
Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goodweather has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Savage lands an elbow inside.
Goodweather avoids a wild elbow strike from Savage.
Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goodweather.
Savage pressing his opponent against the cage.
Savage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goodweather avoids it.
Savage comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Savage.
Savage lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Savage lands an elbow inside that Goodweather shrugs off.
Savage lands a nice elbow.
Savage scores with a knee to the head.
Savage lands an elbow inside.
Savage creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goodweather's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands an elbow inside that Goodweather shrugs off.
Savage gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Savage lands a nice knee to the body.
Savage comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goodweather.
Goodweather fails to pull guard.
Savage lands a nice uppercut.
Goodweather takes a knee right on the jaw!
Savage lands an elbow inside that Goodweather shrugs off.
Savage lands an elbow inside.
Savage lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Savage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goodweather takes an elbow to the temple.
Savage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Savage scores with a knee to the head.
Goodweather avoids a wild elbow strike from Savage.
Savage lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Goodweather tries to pull guard but Savage won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Goodweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodweather takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Savage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Savage landing knees to the head.
Savage lands an elbow that stopped Goodweather in his tracks for a moment.
Goodweather dodges an elbow strike from Savage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Savage throws an elbow but misses.
Goodweather is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Savage can't fight it off and eventually Goodweather manages to take the fight to the floor. Savage looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Savage wants to sweep here but Goodweather controlling him for the moment.
Savage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goodweather stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Goodweather from controlling successfully.
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
Ephraim Goodweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Savage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savage scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Savage.
Savage darts in and clinches Goodweather up against the cage.
Goodweather has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Savage clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Goodweather working for a choke but Savage is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnaud Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savage 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 John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnaud Savage!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Hernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scootsie Doubleday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandes comes to the cage accompanied by IRA - Ikar. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vitor Hernandes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Scootsie Doubleday!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandes lands a nice looking body kick.
Hernandes rushes Doubleday and presses him up against the cage.
Doubleday looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hernandes looking for a takedown.
Hernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hernandes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doubleday blocks it with crossed arms.
Doubleday wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hernandes misses with a knee to the head.
Doubleday breaks the clinch.
Doubleday takes the fight into the clinch.
Doubleday working hard to break the clinch.
Doubleday wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hernandes prevents Doubleday from breaking the clinch.
Doubleday tries to circle away but Hernandes has him pinned against the cage.
Doubleday can't break the clinch.
Hernandes has Doubleday pressed against the cage, preventing Doubleday from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doubleday is pressed up against the cage. Hernandes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doubleday down to the mat. Doubleday avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Doubleday tests Hernandes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hernandes moves into the clinch successfully.
Doubleday is pressed up against the cage. Hernandes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doubleday down to the mat. Doubleday avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Hernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubleday misses with a hook.
Hernandes has a takedown stuffed.
Hernandes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hernandes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab from Doubleday.
It looks like Vitor Hernandes has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandes is defended easily by Doubleday.
Some wild striking there from Doubleday.
Hernandes connects with a solid leg kick.
Doubleday moves into the clinch.
Doubleday has had enough of the clinch but Hernandes keeps him there for the moment.
Hernandes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doubleday misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doubleday throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Hernandes stumbling backwards into the cage! Hernandes bounces back off the cage towards Doubleday, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Doubleday lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Doubleday celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scootsie Doubleday!
Scootsie Doubleday is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruth Less (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruth Less!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Less throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan IV moves out of range easily.
Sullivan IV misses with an uppercut. Less saw that one coming.
Less throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan IV moves out of range easily.
Less lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan IV misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan IV misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan IV thows a body shot but no joy.
Less slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan IV.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sullivan IV scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Ruth Less has been cut.
Less shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sullivan IV throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Less throws a front kick aimed at Sullivan IV's knee but Sullivan IV avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV misses with a wild combination.
Less throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan IV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Less dodges the punch combination from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV misses with a looping left.
Sullivan IV avoids the head kick by Less.
Less thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sullivan IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Less is just out of range.
Less bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Sullivan IV as he checks the leg kick.
Sullivan IV looks to land a combination but Less avoids it well.
Less tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sullivan IV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Less.
Less takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sullivan IV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Less manages to avoid it.
Less tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sullivan IV is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Sullivan IV does no damage.
Less tries to clinch up but Sullivan IV circles away and keeps his distance.
Sullivan IV blocks a leg kick.
Sullivan IV looks to land a combination but Less avoids it well.
Sullivan IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sullivan IV misses with a wild combination.
Less ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sullivan IV throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Less.
Less has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sullivan IV finds it's way round the side to connect with Less's head.
Sullivan IV misses with a series of wild punches.
Less throws out a leg kick but Sullivan IV moves out of range and Less only half commits.
Sullivan IV looks to land a right hand but Less moved out of range.
Sullivan IV fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Less is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sullivan IV.
Less misses with a head kick.
Less shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Less slips a jab from Sullivan IV.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sullivan IV looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Less throws a head kick but Sullivan IV moves out of range.
Sullivan IV throws a right hand that Less ducks under and follows up with a left that Less also avoids with ease.
Sullivan IV throws the left hand but Less avoids the punch easily.
Sullivan IV throws a series of punches but Less moves out of range.
Less throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan IV moves out of range easily.
Less scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Less connects with a solid leg kick.
Less bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Sullivan IV does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John L Sullivan IV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruth Less's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sullivan IV changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Sullivan IV catches Less right on the button with a cross.
Sullivan IV misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan IV thuds a left hand into Less's body.
Sullivan IV throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sullivan IV misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan IV throws a right hand that Less ducks under and follows up with a left that Less also avoids with ease.
Sullivan IV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Less circles away quickly and effectively.
Sullivan IV throws a looping overhand right but Less ducks down to avoid it.
Less moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan IV.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Less.
Sullivan IV working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That has opened up Ruth Less's cut even more.
Less trying to control the position but instead, Sullivan IV has worked for underhooks and has pushed Less into the cage.
Sullivan IV makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Less is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV pushes Less back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sullivan IV.
A bit of stalling here from Sullivan IV.
Less is looking to break free of the clinch but Sullivan IV has double underhooks.
Less is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sullivan IV is defending well for now.
Sullivan IV slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Sullivan IV.
A right hook to the body lands for Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV lands with a light punch inside.
Sullivan IV digs a right hand underneath Less's ribcage. Less let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sullivan IV lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan IV digs a right hand into Less's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Less's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sullivan IV lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sullivan IV is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV lands a shot to the body.
Sullivan IV lands a left hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Sullivan IV gets through Less's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Less's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Less is rocked!
Sullivan IV dips a shoulder and cracks Less with a mighty uppercut! Less falls back against the cage and Sullivan IV unloads with a barrage of strikes! Less is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sullivan IV screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John L Sullivan IV!
John L Sullivan IV is the new light heavyweight champion!
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