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NFC 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Britantica Cadman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Britantica Cadman!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster throws a series of punches but Cadman avoids them all with ease.
Cadman shoots in and drives through. Webster sprawls well.
Cadman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Webster looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cadman controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webster prevents Cadman from moving into mount.
Cadman works to advance to full mount. Webster defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cadman wants to finish this one by submission but Webster is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cadman.
Webster taking shots to the head.
Webster is looking to improve his position but Cadman isn't that keen on the idea.
Cadman is working for a guillotine from mount but Webster frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster can't escape the position.
Webster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cadman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Webster!
Cadman wants to control the pace but Webster is squirming around nicely.
Webster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cadman trying to control but Webster is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cadman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cadman misses with a head shot.
Webster defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cadman.
Webster is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman wants to take Webster's back here but Webster is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cadman looking to isolate an arm here. Webster doesn't see it coming and as Cadman extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Cadman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Britantica Cadman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Old Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Legato Effrairo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Old Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Legato Effrairo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard shoots in and drives through. Effrairo sprawls well.
Bastard misses with a head kick.
Effrairo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bastard, pushing him back against the cage.
Bastard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bastard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Effrairo sees it coming and defends easily.
Bastard prevents Effrairo from improving his position.
Effrairo is controlling Bastard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Effrairo makes his way to full guard, as Bastard worked for a kimura.
Bastard wants to stand and escape but instead Effrairo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Effrairo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Effrairo wants to pass the guard but Bastard is keeping the position.
Bastard is wriggling around but Effrairo manages to pass to half guard.
Effrairo decides to stand up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bastard checks a leg kick.
Effrairo avoids the head kick by Bastard.
Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Effrairo moves out of range.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown but Effrairo shows good takedown defense.
Bastard is breathing heavily.
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.
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Effrairo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Effrairo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Effrairo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Effrairo gets a clinch.
Effrairo just leaning against Bastard, taking a breather.
Effrairo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Bastard misses
and Effrairo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Effrairo.
Effrairo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Effrairo.
Effrairo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Effrairo moves into the clinch.
Effrairo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Effrairo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Effrairo drops Bastard with a beautiful combination! Bastard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Effrairo is looking for the KO!
Bastard is rocked!
It looks like Old Bastard has been cut.
Effrairo drops Bastard with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bastard! Effrairo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Legato Effrairo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Rambusch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and He Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He Jin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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209 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Rambusch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, He Jin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambusch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rambusch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rambusch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambusch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambusch circles away.
Jin tries to clinch up but Rambusch circles away and keeps his distance.
Rambusch shoots for a double leg takedown but Jin sprawls well. He's pushed Rambusch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jin stuffs the takedown attempt from Rambusch. Rambusch gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin tries to close the distance and clinch but Rambusch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jin wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jin is looking to clinch.
Jin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambusch circles away.
Jin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jin tries to clinch there but Rambusch circles away.
Jin is looking to clinch but Rambusch is avoiding it.
Jin tries to clinch there but Rambusch circles away.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
He Jin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jin is looking to clinch but Rambusch is avoiding it.
Rambusch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jin slips a jab from Rambusch.
Rambusch misses with a double jab.
Jin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rambusch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rambusch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jin looking to throw knees to the head but Rambusch is blocking nicely.
Jin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rambusch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rambusch's face.
It looks like Richard Rambusch has been cut.
Jin looking to throw knees to the head but Rambusch is blocking nicely.
Jin scores with a knee to the head.
Jin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rambusch is rocked!
Jin tries a knee to the head but Rambusch blocks it.
Oh Rambusch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rambusch seems to have got his legs back now.
Jin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambusch blocks it with crossed arms.
Jin misses with a knee to the head.
Jin misses with a knee to the head.
Jin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jin misses with a knee strike.
Jin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jin misses with a knee to the head.
Jin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambusch blocks it with crossed arms.
Rambusch wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Rambusch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jin looking to throw knees to the head but Rambusch is blocking nicely.
Jin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rambusch is trying to trip Jin. He has hold of a leg but Jin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rambusch persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rambusch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rambusch is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rambusch's back instead.
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!
Rambusch controlling Jin 's hands.
Jin is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Rambusch has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Jin has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Rambusch taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Jin doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). He Jin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TooReal Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snow has chosen Through the Fire and Flames as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, TooReal Snow!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Snow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snow tries to bench press Howell off him but Howell keeps the position.
Howell working away.
Snow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Howell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Howell is trying to control. Snow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
Snow wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Snow is defending against the submission attempts here by Howell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snow tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Howell shoots in but Snow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Snow cracks Howell with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow forces his way into half guard.
Howell is trying to maintain the position but Snow is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow wants to work for an arm triangle but Howell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snow is trying to work for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
Howell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Howell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Snow!
Snow tries to lock up and control but Howell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell looking to control but Snow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Howell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Snow is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Snow and Howell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Snow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Snow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Snow is doing well to control the position and prevent Howell from advancing to side control.
Snow wants to control but Howell is keeping busy.
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.
Howell prevents Snow from improving his position.
Snow looking for submissions off his back.
Snow looks gassed!
Howell works his way into side control.
Snow is trying to improve his position.
Howell gets to mount! Snow was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Snow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but TooReal Snow will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Howell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Snow looking to control but Howell passes into half guard.
Howell tries to pass to full mount but Snow defends it.
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
Snow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Snow tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Snow is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow trying to hold on to Howell's head to control him but Howell postures up.
Howell seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.
Snow is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Snow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Howell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Howell.
Howell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Snow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Howell's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snow is trying to control but can't.
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snow defends it well.
Howell trying to control the action but Snow is working from the bottom.
Howell controlling the action here.
Snow regains full guard. Nicely done.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Snow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snow working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Howell has passed into half guard!
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away.
Snow looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Snow is not content to let Howell control the position.
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
Snow trying to control from the bottom.
Snow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Snow has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Howell escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Howell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Howell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Howell shoots and misses
and Snow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Snow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Snow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snow pulls guard successfully.
Snow working a defensive guard here.
Snow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snow working for submissions but it's allowed Howell to get to half guard.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but Snow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Howell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Snow!
Snow tries to hold on but Howell pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is trying desperately to improve position.
Howell could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Howell tries to control but Snow wriggling away.
Howell is going olschool here, as he tries to force Snow to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Snow shrugs it off.
Snow is trying to escape the mount.
Howell trying to control but Snow is having none of it.
Howell working for a submission but Snow is keeping him at bay.
Howell prevents Snow from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snow bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Snow is pushing down on Howell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howell is fighting to maintain full guard but Snow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snow in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Howell tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Snow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). TooReal Snow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug Ram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond The Finish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doug Ram is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doug Ram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond The Finish!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ram shoots in and drives through. The Finish sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Finish missing with knees to the body.
Ram breaks the clinch.
The Finish wants to clinch.
Doug Ram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ram closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Finish counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Finish.
Stalling in the clinch from The Finish.
Ram crunches a lovely knee into The Finish's ribcage.
Ram wants a takedown but no success here.
The Finish stalling.
The Finish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The is referee keeping an eye on The Finish - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ram has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Finish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Ram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ram tries to pull guard but The Finish holds him up against the cage and eventually Ram drops back down to his feet.
The Finish is looking to control Ram's arms but Ram gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Finish has his back to the cage.
The Finish is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Ram misses with a knee to the head.
Ram can't get the takedown.
The Finish holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Desmond The Finish.
Ram fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ram tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Finish moves into the clinch.
Ram goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Finish prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Finish.
The Finish wants to stall.
Ram drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Finish misses with an elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from The Finish.
The crowd are getting on The Finish's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Finish is defending well for now.
The Finish is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ram blocking some punches.
Ram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Finish has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Finish is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Desmond The Finish.
Ram has managed to clinch.
The Finish breaks from the clinch.
Ram darts in trying to clinch
and The Finish moves into the clinch.
Ram tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Finish just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Finish breaks the clinch.
Ram tries for a takedown but The Finish circles away easily
and The Finish counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Finish.
Ram is breathing heavily.
The Finish misses with a punch on the inside.
Ram connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Finish's face.
Ram fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Finish misses with a knee strike.
The Finish wants to stall.
Ram misses with a knee to the head.
Ram tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Finish just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Finish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desmond The Finish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ram darts in trying to clinch
and The Finish counters by clinching up.
The Finish stalling.
Ram tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Finish smiles and moves away.
The Finish tries to clinch but Ram moves out of range.
Ram looks to clinch
and The Finish counters by clinching up.
The Finish is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ram with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ram tries to land a knee to the head but The Finish blocks with his arms.
Ram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Finish misses with a knee strike.
Ram lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Finish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Finish tries to clinch but Ram moves away
and Ram counters with a two punch combo.
The Finish fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Finish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ram tries to clinch but The Finish moves away
and The Finish counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Finish.
Ram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Finish lands with a right to the head.
The Finish stalling against the cage.
The Finish manages to break the clinch.
Ram moves into the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on The Finish - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ram takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Doug Ram has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by The Finish.
Still in the clinch, The Finish scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Finish avoiding damage.
Ram tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond The Finish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Ram'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.
The Finish tries to clinch up but Ram circles away and keeps his distance.
Ram wants to clinch
and The Finish moves into the clinch.
The Finish looking to throw knees to the head but Ram is blocking nicely.
Ram jumps guard but The Finish stands there with Ram around his waist. Ram gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ram misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Finish.
A frustrated look appears on The Finish's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ram is trying to drag The Finish to the mat but The Finish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Finish can't break the clinch.
The Finish is stalling here.
Ram misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Finish holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ram tries to land a knee to the head but The Finish blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ram looking to throw knees to the head but The Finish is blocking nicely.
The Finish has Ram pressed against the cage.
Ram blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ram goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Finish prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Ram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ram goes for a takedown attempt but The Finish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Finish darts in and clinches Ram up against the cage.
The Finish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Finish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ram, pushing him back against the cage.
The Finish holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ram has The Finish pressed against the cage, preventing The Finish from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Finish blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ram throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Finish is looking to break free of the clinch but Ram has double underhooks.
The Finish leaning against his opponent.
Ram tries to pull guard but The Finish won't allow it.
Ram blocking some punches.
The Finish tries to break the clinch but Ram is controlling the position.
The Finish stalling against the cage.
Ram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Finish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Finish has taken the fight to the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on The Finish - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ram can't get the takedown.
The Finish misses with an elbow strike.
Ram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Finish avoids it.
The Finish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Finish darts in and clinches Ram up against the cage.
The Finish swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Finish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Finish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Finish forces Ram back against the cage and clinches.
The Finish with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ram is trying to drag The Finish to the mat but The Finish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Finish is trying to break the clinch but Ram is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Finish.
A shot in the inside from The Finish.
The Finish manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ram tries for a takedown but The Finish manages to get underhooks.
Ram with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Finish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ram throws a head kick that misses.
The Finish doesn't manage to clinch there - Ram circles away.
Ram looks to clinch
and The Finish moves into the clinch.
The Finish displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ram up against the cage.
The Finish is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Finish leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Finish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Finish dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ram connects with a knee to the head.
Ram blocks the elbow strike.
The Finish tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ram avoids it.
Ram is trying to drag The Finish to the mat but The Finish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Finish lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Finish is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The Finish tries a knee to the head but Ram blocks it.
The Finish takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Finish holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond The Finish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doug Ram'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The Finish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Finish gets a clinch.
Ram misses with a knee strike.
The Finish avoids the elbow strike from Ram, against the cage.
The Finish is pushing Ram up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ram with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ram blocks an elbow strike.
Ram tries a knee to the head but The Finish blocks it.
The Finish just leaning against Ram, taking a breather.
Ram connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Finish's face.
Ram working The Finish over with knees to the body.
Ram tries to land a knee to the head but The Finish blocks with his arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Finish.
Ram lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Finish lands a hook that snaps the head of Ram backwards.
Ram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Finish tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ram avoids it.
The Finish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ram tries to land a knee to the head but The Finish blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from The Finish.
The Finish is trying to stall.
Ram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Finish has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Finish throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ram blocks an uppercut.
The Finish is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ram is defending well for now.
The Finish looking to slow down the pace here.
Ram lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Finish wants to get back to striking at distance but Ram won't allow it.
Ram lands a knee to the head.
A short right from The Finish on the inside.
The Finish holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Desmond The Finish.
Ram clinches but The Finish breaks the clinch
and The Finish holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Finish working hard to break the clinch.
Ram putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Finish in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ram has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics The Finish uses from the top position.
The Finish thows a big elbow that misses.
The Finish trying to control but Ram is working from the bottom.
Ram is looking to stand up but The Finish isn't so interested in that idea.
Ram keeping moving, preventing The Finish from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Finish is looking to work some ground and pound but Ram has wrist control.
The Finish works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Finish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Finish.
The Finish tries to pass to full mount but Ram defends it.
That's four 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.
The Finish is trying to work for a kimura but Ram is defending well.
The Finish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Finish.
Ram wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Ram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Finish has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond The Finish!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Choo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smelly Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Animal Crackers In My Soup by Sherly Temple 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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164 lbs
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168 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Smelly Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Choo.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Nelson lands with a nice combination. Choo backs away looking to recover.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Choo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Choo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is trying to stand back up but Choo is controlling him
Choo is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Choo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nelson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to stand up here but Choo is controlling him well.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Choo trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
Nelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Choo is trying to control the action in half guard but Nelson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Choo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Choo shoots in and bounces Nelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but Choo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Choo from controlling successfully.
Nelson wants to stand up but Choo is controlling him.
Choo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo is pulling down on Nelson's head. It's preventing any offense from Nelson, at least for the moment.
Choo working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Choo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!
Choo controlling his opponent.
Nelson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Choo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nelson tries to buck Choo off but he can't manage it.
Choo controlling from mount.
Choo dominating with strikes here.
Choo content just to control the position here.
Nelson really wants to buck Choo off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Choo dominated that round.
That's time! Choo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Choo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Choo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch but Choo moves out of range.
Nelson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nelson gets a clinch.
Nelson wants to break free but Choo has control.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Choo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Choo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Choo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Choo looking to pass the guard.
Choo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choo won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet.
Choo looking to sit in guard and control but Nelson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Choo controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nelson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nelson wanted to stand there but Choo had control of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Choo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Choo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Nelson is in real trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Nelson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nelson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Choo gets his way!
A lull in the action here.
Choo controlling the position well here. Nelson rolled but Choo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
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.
Nelson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Choo working for a choke but Nelson is defending well.
Choo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Choo dominated that second round.
That's time! Choo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Choo swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Choo looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Some bone on bone action there as Nelson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nelson avoids a kick to the body.
Nelson darts in and clinches Choo up against the cage.
Choo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
Choo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nelson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Choo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Choo circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Choo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Choo keeps it at a distance.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Choo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smelly Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Choo circles away.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Choo circles away.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Choo pushes him off.
Smelly Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Choo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nelson is staying active underneath Choo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nelson tries to kick Choo off but Choo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smelly Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Choo controlling the pace.
Choo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Choo has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Nelson taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Choo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Search and Destroy. Richard Wang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Jaa's chin.
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145 lbs
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152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Wang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang shoots in for a double leg but Jaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaa lands with a nice body kick.
Wang wants to clinch up but Jaa keeps it at a distance.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Jaa shows good takedown defense.
Jaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slow jab from Jaa misses its intended target.
Wang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaa tries to avoid it but Wang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaa to the ground. Jaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jaa throws a leg kick which misses Wang's front leg but catches the back leg as Wang tries to avoid it.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wang is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaa. That's going to slow Wang down.
Jaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Richard Wang has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Jaa.
Wang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jaa.
Wang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaa.
Jaa scores with a push kick.
Jaa cracks the inside of Wang's front leg.
Jaa pushes Wang away with a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaa. That's going to slow Wang down.
Wang defending well as Jaa loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wang. That did some damage!
Wang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jaa. That one must have hurt.
Jaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wang will feel that in the morning.
Jaa lands a head kick!
A nice combination there by Jaa.
Jaa lands a high kick!
Jaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wang.
Jaa lands a head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Jaa.
Wang shoots in and drives through. Jaa sprawls well.
Tony Jaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaa keeps Wang at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jaa. Wang shrugs it off though.
Jaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Richard Wang's cut is getting worse.
Jaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaa keeps Wang at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa feints and then cracks Wang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wang down.
Wang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaa. Jaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wang. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wang.
Wang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jaa. That one must have hurt.
Wang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaa.
Jaa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wang if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaa.
Jaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jaa scores with a leg kick.
Jaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wang's calf.
Wang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaa.
A good leg kick by Jaa.
Jaa throws a leg kick which misses Wang's front leg but catches the back leg as Wang tries to avoid it.
Wang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jaa throws a series of punches but Wang avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Jaa.
Wang shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaa sprawls well. He's pushed Wang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaa tests Wang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Wang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaa but Jaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Wang. Wang gets slowly back to his feet.
Wang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wang shoots in and drives through. Jaa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jaa. Wang shrugs it off though.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jaa - the referee stops the clock and Wang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jaa. Wang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Richard Wang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaa.
Jaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaa pushes Wang away with a front kick.
Jaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wang will feel that in the morning.
Wang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaa can pounce on him.
Jaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaa.
Jaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jeez, Richard Wang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaa pushes Wang away with a front kick.
Jaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wang takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa scores with a push kick.
Jaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Jaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Jaa throws a nice head kick!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Wang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Jaa!
Tony Jaa is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sero Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Batyrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sero Kim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Batyrovich!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Batyrovich moves out of range as Kim throws a body kick.
Batyrovich thows a body shot but no joy.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim tries to bum rush Batyrovich with a series of wild strikes but Batyrovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Batyrovich's head.
It looks like Ivan Batyrovich has been cut.
Batyrovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Batyrovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Kim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kim checks a low kick from Batyrovich.
Kim lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batyrovich misses with a body shot.
Batyrovich moves forwards but Kim connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batyrovich wants to slow Kim down by chopping away at his legs.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Batyrovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyrovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Sero Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batyrovich throws a combination that misses
and Kim counters with a good low kick that Batyrovich was not able to check.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim.
Batyrovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Batyrovich throws a leg kick
and Kim counters with a nice leg kick.
Batyrovich misses with a body shot
and Kim counters with a leg kick.
Batyrovich looks gassed!
Batyrovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kim.
Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batyrovich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kim rather than just go for the knockout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kim. That's going to slow Batyrovich down.
Batyrovich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kim.
Kim thumps Batyrovich with a low kick.
Kim lands with an uppercut that bounces Batyrovich off the cage and back into rage.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batyrovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Kim.
Kim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kim fails to land with a series of punches.
Kim delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Kim finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Batyrovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Batyrovich doesn't seem bothered though.
Kim connects with a solid leg kick.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batyrovich has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kim.
Kim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Batyrovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Batyrovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kim to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kim - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich avoids the head kick by Kim.
Batyrovich misses with a jab to the body
and Kim counters with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kim there.
Kim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Batyrovich's calf.
Both fighters circling a little - Kim finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kim cracks a nice hook into Batyrovich's ribs.
Crunch! Kim slams his shin into Batyrovich's torso.
Kim looks to land a combination but Batyrovich avoids it well.
Batyrovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Batyrovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim lands with a nice body kick.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batyrovich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sero Kim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Batyrovich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ivan Batyrovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim throws a head kick but Batyrovich moves out of range.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Batyrovich moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kim - that will leave a mark!
Batyrovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Kim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kim.
Batyrovich shoots and misses
and Kim counters with a body kick that stops Batyrovich in his tracks momentarily.
Batyrovich walks into a straight right hand from Kim.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Batyrovich might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kim has got the better of the exchanges.
Batyrovich is breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kim.
Batyrovich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Batyrovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyrovich takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kim lands with a slapping head kick.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim scores with a three punch combo!
Kim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kim scoring well with a low kick there.
Kim throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kim lands a right hook to the body.
Kim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim cracks the inside of Batyrovich's front leg.
Batyrovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Batyrovich throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kim.
Kim throws a head kick that Batyrovich semi-blocks.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Batyrovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batyrovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim thuds his shin into the meat of Batyrovich's side.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Batyrovich's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Kim catches Batyrovich right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kim.
Kim tests Batyrovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim scores with a spinning back kick!
Batyrovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batyrovich takes a kick to the side of the head.
That has opened up Ivan Batyrovich's cut even more.
Kim lands a jab to Batyrovich's midsection.
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Kim.
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Batyrovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Batyrovich tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Batyrovich misses
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice shot by Kim.
Kim scores with a nice body kick.
Sero Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim thumps Batyrovich with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kim.
Kim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Kim.
Kim lets loose with a powerful body kick. Batyrovich will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sero Kim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Batyrovich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Kim.
Kim pushes Batyrovich away with a front kick.
Kim scores with a kick to the body.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batyrovich.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kim throws a head kick that Batyrovich semi-blocks.
Kim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batyrovich can do to turn this around?
Kim plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Batyrovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batyrovich moves away.
Batyrovich misses with a double jab
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batyrovich's sensitive parts.
Kim lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kim lands with a slapping head kick.
Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sero Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kim.
Kim throws a series of strikes that have Batyrovich backpedaling.
Kim throws a nice head kick!
Kim pushes Batyrovich away with a front kick.
Batyrovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Batyrovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batyrovich takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim thuds his shin into the meat of Batyrovich's side.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kim lands a high kick!
Kim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batyrovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Kim.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kim - that will leave a mark!
Kim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the body from Batyrovich misses
and Kim counters with an outside leg kick.
Kim catches Batyrovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Batyrovich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters circling a little - Kim finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Batyrovich missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batyrovich walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Kim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Kim finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kim connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batyrovich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kim counters with a good low kick that Batyrovich was not able to check.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kim.
Kim connects with a high kick.
Batyrovich tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kim.
Kim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Batyrovich's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kim connects with a crisp jab.
Kim dips to his left and cracks Batyrovich with an uppercut!
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sero Kim clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Batyrovich's cut.
That's time! Kim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kim lands a nice shot that snaps Batyrovich's head back.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batyrovich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kim counters with a head kick.
Kim throws a series of punches but Batyrovich moves out of range.
Kim tests Batyrovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kim scores with a push kick.
Kim throws a head kick that half lands.
Batyrovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kim's guard.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batyrovich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim has Batyrovich pulled in close to control his posture.
Batyrovich throwing strikes but missing.
Kim is pulling down on Batyrovich's head to control his posture.
Kim controls Batyrovich momentarily but Batyrovich frees himself.
Kim pulls Batyrovich in close to prevent any damage.
Kim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Batyrovich is one step ahead there.
Batyrovich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batyrovich wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Batyrovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batyrovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Batyrovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Batyrovich misses.
Kim throws a head kick but Batyrovich moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a shot to the body.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kim misses with a looping right.
Kim digs a good body shot into Batyrovich's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Batyrovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim which made him look bad.
A jab lands there for Kim.
Batyrovich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich scores with a nice head shot.
Batyrovich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kim counters with a thumping low kick.
Sero Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Batyrovich.
Kim connects with a single shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kim.
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Batyrovich doesn't seem bothered though.
Kim lands a slapping body shot.
Kim scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim lands with a kick to the temple. Batyrovich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Batyrovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kim counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab lands there for Kim.
Batyrovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kim sprawls well. Kim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batyrovich gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sero Kim had his way with Ivan Batyrovich in that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Batyrovich'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!
Kim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Batyrovich tries to move into range but Kim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Batyrovich is predictable there
and Kim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Batyrovich's knee momentarily.
Batyrovich digs a good hook to Kim's body.
A solid body kick from Kim.
Kim scores with a nice head shot.
Kim throws a one two combo.
Batyrovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Batyrovich is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right-left combo lands from Kim.
Batyrovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim throws a push kick but Batyrovich slaps the foot to one side.
Kim plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Batyrovich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batyrovich misses with a straight left.
Kim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kim scores with a nice body kick.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kim - just one landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich walks into a stiff left hand from Kim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim lands a body shot.
Kim throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Batyrovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kim digs a good body shot into Batyrovich's ribs.
Kim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Batyrovich is predictable there
and Kim counters with a nice body kick.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Batyrovich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kim - the referee stops the clock and Batyrovich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kim. Batyrovich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crunch! Kim slams his shin into Batyrovich's torso.
A jab lands there for Kim.
A combination from Kim does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim cracks the inside of Batyrovich's front leg.
Kim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batyrovich on the side of the head.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Batyrovich's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kim.
A head kick misses from Kim.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim thows a body kick. Batyrovich tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Batyrovich doesn't seem bothered though.
Kim connects with a solid leg kick.
Batyrovich thows a leg kick but Kim checks it
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Batyrovich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kim - the referee stops the clock and Batyrovich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kim. Batyrovich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sero Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Batyrovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kim.
Kim scores with a nice strike.
Ivan Batyrovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Batyrovich.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim lands a nice looking body kick.
Batyrovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
Kim lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sero Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kim, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 50:41
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:41
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sero Kim!
Sero Kim is the new light heavyweight champion!
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