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KDU 33 - Vegas Baby PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Crump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hempii Sapponen (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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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Crump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hempii Sapponen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crump leaves Sapponen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sapponen throws a head kick that misses.
Sapponen tries for a takedown but Crump sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sapponen shoots in looking for a takedown. Crump tries to sprawl out of it but Sapponen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crump manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jason Crump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hempii Sapponen.
Sapponen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crump sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sapponen somewhat.
Crump defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sapponen.
Crump tries to land a leg kick but Sapponen saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapponen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crump as he jumps to the side.
Crump misses with a hook. Sapponen ducked under it nicely.
Sapponen misses with a takedown attempt - Crump sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crump lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sapponen looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crump throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sapponen scores a takedown into full mount!
Sapponen can't control as he wanted to and Crump manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Crump is pressing down on Sapponen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sapponen is aware though and is defending well.
Crump keeping full guard, as Sapponen tries to pass.
Sapponen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sapponen is aware though and is defending well.
Crump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sapponen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sapponen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Sapponen trying to control but Crump is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crump manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sapponen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crump jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sapponen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crump working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sapponen is looking to regain half guard here but Crump keeps moving and retains side control.
Crump has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sapponen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sapponen lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapponen wants to control from the top but Crump keeps moving.
Sapponen stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Crump has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sapponen manages to get his head free but now Crump has transitioned to an armbar! Sapponen grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Crump! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Crump!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahut Uno (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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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mahut Uno!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Uno keeps Stark at a distance using the push kick.
Stark misses with a looping left.
Uno instigates a clinch.
Stark wants to stall.
Uno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Uno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uno breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uno throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Uno misses with a head kick.
Uno defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Uno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stark.
Uno wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Uno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stark's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno forces Stark back against the cage and clinches.
Uno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uno tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uno manages to avoid it.
Uno throws a right and a left that Stark avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Uno.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uno closes the distance and clinches.
Uno breaks from the clinch.
Uno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uno misses with a few strikes there.
Uno misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Uno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uno lands with a kick to the temple. Stark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Uno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Uno closes the distance and pushes Stark back into the cage.
Uno tries to pull guard but Stark holds him up against the cage and eventually Uno drops back down to his feet.
Uno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stark blocks an elbow strike from Uno.
Uno landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahut Uno dominated that round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uno tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Uno slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Uno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uno closes the distance and clinches.
Uno stalls.
Stark trying to control the position but instead, Uno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stark into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uno breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Uno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uno misses with an uppercut.
Stark tries to clinch there but Uno circles away.
Stark gets caught flat footed, as Uno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uno is aware though and is defending well.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uno defends well.
Uno decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Uno moves into the clinch.
Stark looking to stall.
Uno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uno moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uno tries to clinch
and Stark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stark misses with a double jab
and Uno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stark's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stark's guard.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Uno is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Uno wants to stand but Stark has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Uno trying to control from half guard but Stark is working away.
Uno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Uno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uno pulls his head out easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Uno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stark doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uno looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Uno is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Uno is trying to control. Stark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Uno has control of the leg.
Stark is trying to maintain the position but Uno is very close to passing his half guard.
Uno tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stark controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahut Uno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark'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. This is the final round!
Uno closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stark did well to prevent Uno getting side control.
Stark trying to hold on to Uno's head to control him but Uno postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Uno wants to free his trapped foot but Stark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stark is looking to improve his position.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uno pulls his head out easily.
Uno wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Uno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stark throws a leg kick
and Uno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A right-left combo lands from Uno.
Uno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stark sprawls well. Stark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uno gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahut Uno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stark throws a hook but Uno avoids it easily.
Uno throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Uno.
Uno throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
Stark blocks a head kick by Uno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Uno throws a head kick that misses.
Uno slips under a jab.
Uno tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Uno throws a right hand that Stark ducks under and follows up with a left that Stark also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uno is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark misses with a combination
and Uno counters with a two punch combo.
Uno throws a head kick that half lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uno counters with a left and a right that stings Stark.
Tony Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uno slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahut Uno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uno 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahut Uno!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaden Crimmins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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295 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rudy Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaden Crimmins!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimmins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martinez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martinez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crimmins, pushing him back against the cage.
Crimmins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crimmins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martinez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rudy Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaden Crimmins.
Crimmins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martinez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Martinez.
Martinez stalling.
Crimmins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martinez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martinez lands a body punch.
Crimmins wants a takedown but no success here.
Martinez is struggling to control the position.
Martinez is pressed up against the cage. Crimmins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martinez down to the mat. Martinez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crimmins looks gassed!
Martinez throws a push kick but Crimmins slaps the foot to one side.
Martinez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crimmins.
Martinez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Aaden Crimmins has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crimmins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crimmins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martinez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crimmins loses concentration momentarily and Martinez pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Crimmins crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Martinez finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rudy Martinez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul yuqdho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdul yuqdho has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
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Determined |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdul yuqdho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Orion!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Orion works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
yuqdho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Orion wants to pass the guard but yuqdho is defending well.
yuqdho is not content to let Orion control the position.
yuqdho taking some punishment here, with Orion in his half guard.
Orion is keen to just control but yuqdho is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion is pressing down on yuqdho's thigh, looking to free his foot. yuqdho is holding on for now.
yuqdho is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion moves into full mount! yuqdho won't be happy about that!
Orion looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orion wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
yuqdho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion works his way to his opponent's back.
Orion has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Orion go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
yuqdho rolls, trying to escape but Orion keeps control of the position.
Orion trying to control.
yuqdho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Orion is trying to control. yuqdho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
yuqdho tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Orion throws a right hand that yuqdho ducks under and follows up with a left that yuqdho also avoids with ease.
Orion lands a nice shot that snaps yuqdho's head back.
Orion dodges the punch combination from yuqdho.
yuqdho is breathing heavily.
Orion tries to clinch up.
Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch but yuqdho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orion misses with a combination
and yuqdho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
yuqdho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orion is on top in guard.
Orion forces his way into half guard.
Orion wants to control but yuqdho is keeping him busy.
Orion has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orion has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! yuqdho is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casper Orion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Blackstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baekjae Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim has chosen CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blackstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baekjae Kim!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackstone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blackstone digs a good body shot into Kim's ribs.
Kim misses with a kick to the body.
Kim pushes Blackstone up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blackstone.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blackstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackstone tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackstone keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackstone moves into the clinch.
Kim takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Blackstone.
Blackstone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kim tries to pull guard but Blackstone won't allow it.
Blackstone working Kim over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blackstone finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
It looks like Baekjae Kim has been cut.
Blackstone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blackstone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kim counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blackstone!
Kim looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kim looking to land elbow strikes but Blackstone uses the position to regain half guard.
Blackstone tries to kick Kim off but Kim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Blackstone trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blackstone defending well though.
Kim throws a strike but Blackstone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blackstone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kim.
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kim feints and as Blackstone raises his hands in defense, Kim changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kim distracts Blackstone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kim prevents Blackstone from getting back to his feet.
Kim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blackstone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blackstone tries to get out of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackstone throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackstone moves out of range of the body kick from Kim.
Kim darts in and clinches Blackstone up against the cage.
Blackstone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kim has Blackstone pressed against the cage, preventing Blackstone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blackstone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blackstone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blackstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kim.
Kim is working for takedown but Blackstone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bernard Blackstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baekjae Kim.
Blackstone is pressed up against the cage. Kim has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blackstone down to the mat. Blackstone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone lands a left and a right that send Kim crashing to the mat, dazed. Blackstone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blackstone wants to clinch
and Kim counters with a shoot takedown. Blackstone fights it but they end up in guard.
Blackstone keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Blackstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackstone keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Blackstone wants to stand up but Kim is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Blackstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baekjae Kim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blackstone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kim.
Kim shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kim.
Bernard Blackstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baekjae Kim.
Blackstone has Kim up against the cage in a clinch.
Kim trying to stall but Blackstone improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackstone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kim taking a breather.
Blackstone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Blackstone gets underhooks to prevent Kim's takedown attempt.
Blackstone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blackstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blackstone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kim's hands.
Blackstone is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
Kim throws a head kick but Blackstone moves out of range.
Blackstone gets a clinch.
Blackstone working Kim over with knees to the body.
Kim takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blackstone landing knees to the body.
Blackstone landing knees to the body.
Blackstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackstone misses with a double jab.
Kim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blackstone as he avoids it easily.
Bernard Blackstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackstone moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
Blackstone stuffs the takedown attempt from Kim. Kim gets slowly back to his feet.
Blackstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blackstone throws a right and a left that Kim avoids nicely.
Bernard Blackstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim throws a leg kick but Blackstone checks it.
Blackstone moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackstone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackstone wants it to stay on the feet.
Blackstone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kim's hands.
A swing and a miss from Blackstone.
Blackstone throws a shot to the body.
Kim shoots in for a double leg but Blackstone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blackstone moves into the clinch.
Blackstone manages to break the clinch.
Blackstone stuffs the takedown attempt from Kim. Kim gets slowly back to his feet.
Blackstone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kim's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
A cross from Blackstone lands.
Kim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blackstone as he avoids it easily.
Blackstone clinches.
Blackstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackstone lands with an overhand left.
Blackstone wants to clinch.
Blackstone connects with a right hand. Kim shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Blackstone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baekjae Kim's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kim on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kim shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackstone sprawls well. He's pushed Kim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kim tries to clinch up
and Blackstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blackstone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blackstone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kim looks for the body kick but Blackstone saw that one coming.
Blackstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackstone tries to clinch up.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackstone lands a body shot.
Blackstone tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Blackstone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim has his takedown stuffed
and Blackstone counters by moving into the clinch.
Kim takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blackstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kim is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bernard Blackstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baekjae Kim.
Knees to the body from Blackstone.
Knees to the body from Blackstone.
Blackstone lands a good knee to the midsection. Kim won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kim lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blackstone obliges.
A knee to the head by Blackstone.
Blackstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackstone tries to bum rush Kim with a series of wild strikes but Kim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blackstone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Jab from Blackstone.
Kim fails with the takedown
and Blackstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackstone moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kim.
Blackstone lands a knee to the body.
Kim is trying to stall.
Blackstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackstone wants to clinch.
Blackstone wants to clinch up but Kim keeps it at a distance.
Blackstone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kim, pushing him back against the cage.
Blackstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Blackstone just leaning against Kim, taking a breather.
Blackstone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kim is defending well for now.
Blackstone tries to land a knee to the head but Kim blocks with his arms.
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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blackstone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kim looking to slow down the pace here.
Blackstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackstone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baekjae Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim tries to stall but Blackstone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kim pulls guard.
Blackstone preventing the sweep.
Blackstone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kim fails with the takedown
and Blackstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bernard Blackstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bernard Blackstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackstone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kim's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Blackstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackstone, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Blackstone!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Talafua Toluao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Talafua Toluao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toluao tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toluao to the ground. Toluao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toluao tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toluao to the ground. Toluao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Talafua Toluao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Toluao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Toluao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toluao defends well.
Toluao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Toluao drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toluao trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson wants to improve his position but Toluao is controlling well.
Toluao lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Frank Johnson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Toluao in his half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toluao.
Toluao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toluao is working away from the top position though.
Toluao controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Johnson is out! Toluao gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Talafua Toluao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goguryeo Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Santos (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) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Goguryeo Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paolo Santos!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim tries to clinch up.
Kim wants to clinch.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Kim 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.
It looks like Paolo Santos has been cut.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santos is defended easily by Kim.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santos looks gassed!
Kim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Kim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kim lands a left and a right that send Santos crashing to the mat, dazed. Kim thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim seems to be stalking Santos here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Santos drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Goguryeo Kim!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Shaun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trainer Wrestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaun comes to the cage accompanied by The Soviettes - "#1 Is Number Two". Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Shaun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trainer Wrestle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wrestle is fending him off so far but Shaun persists. Nope, Wrestle circles away and we're back to standing.
Wrestle is looking to clinch.
Wrestle thows a body shot but no joy.
Wrestle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrestle misses with a wild body shot.
Wrestle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shaun sprawls well initially but Wrestle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Wrestle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wrestle prevents Shaun from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaun missing with punches from the bottom.
Shaun taking some punishment here, with Wrestle in his half guard.
Wrestle controlling the action here.
Shaun is refusing to be controlled, as Wrestle sits in half guard.
Shaun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wrestle controlling the pace.
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.
Wrestle is looking to stall here but Shaun recovers full guard.
Shaun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wrestle is aware though and is defending well.
Wrestle trying to control but Shaun is working from the bottom.
Wrestle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Trainer Wrestle just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wrestle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaun.
Wrestle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wrestle showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wrestle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shaun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shaun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wrestle is working away from the top position though.
Shaun looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wrestle controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
I looks like Wrestle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Shaun preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrestle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Wrestle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wrestle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shaun gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Shaun is looking to improve his position but Wrestle isn't that keen on the idea.
Shaun is working hard here to advance position.
Wrestle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaun is looking to escape.
Wrestle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaun tries to lock up and control but Wrestle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wrestle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaun is looking to escape.
Shaun taking shots to the head.
Shaun keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wrestle controlling from mount.
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.
Shaun tries to hold on but Wrestle postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaun is looking to get to half guard.
Shaun tries to hold on but Wrestle postures up.
Shaun is looking to get to half guard.
Shaun wants to hold on but Wrestle pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle controlling the position easily from mount.
Wrestle trying to control but Shaun is having none of it.
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.
Shaun tries to hold on but Wrestle postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaun is squirming around, avoiding Wrestle's attempts to control the action.
Shaun takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shaun tries to hold on but Wrestle pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Wrestle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shaun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wrestle tries to clinch but Shaun is having none of it.
Shaun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrestle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shaun manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wrestle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shaun is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wrestle tries to stand but Shaun is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle stands up over Shaun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wrestle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaun is keeping the position for now.
Shaun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wrestle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wrestle is looking to stand up but Shaun won't let him.
Shaun lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wrestle!
Wrestle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrestle can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Shaun jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wrestle is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wrestle and Shaun has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shaun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wrestle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wrestle prevents Shaun from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaun trying to control the action but Wrestle is working from the bottom.
Shaun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shaun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mark Shaun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Shaun goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wrestle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shaun's guard! Nice work there by Wrestle!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaun keeping moving, preventing Wrestle from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trainer Wrestle.
Well Wrestle 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trainer Wrestle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hickson Gwacie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Juan Delgado has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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183 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Delgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hickson Gwacie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gwacie is looking to slow Delgado down with leg kicks.
Delgado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gwacie gets a takedown into half guard.
Delgado tries to get to full guard but Gwacie has control of the leg.
Gwacie trying to mount his opponent but Delgado defends it.
Delgado is in trouble now - Gwacie has advanced to mount!
Delgado wants to hold on but Gwacie pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delgado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gwacie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Delgado wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado prevents Gwacie from taking his back.
Gwacie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gwacie looking to control but Delgado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Delgado can't escape the position.
Gwacie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Delgado manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Delgado prevents Gwacie from improving position.
Gwacie is trying to get an arm triangle but Delgado is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delgado sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Delgado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Delgado gets full guard.
Gwacie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delgado is keeping the position for now.
Delgado controls Gwacie momentarily but Gwacie frees himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gwacie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Delgado is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gwacie, into his guard.
Gwacie is looking for a triangle but Delgado pushes his legs off easily.
Gwacie looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delgado defends well.
Delgado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Delgado is looking for a kimura but Gwacie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delgado to get the leverage.
Gwacie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Delgado prevents Gwacie from improving his position.
Delgado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gwacie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delgado.
Delgado tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gwacie controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Delgado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gwacie defending well though.
Delgado is trying to work for a kimura but Gwacie is defending well.
Gwacie is looking for a sweep. Delgado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gwacie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Delgado to the mat! Delgado manages to get full guard.
Gwacie passes Delgado's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hickson Gwacie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Horrible takedown by Gwacie or perhaps it was just good defense by Delgado which made him look bad.
Delgado lands a nice shot to the body.
Delgado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delgado throws a jab but it's blocked by Gwacie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gwacie.
A big right from Delgado misses.
Gwacie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delgado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado scores with a hook to the body. Gwacie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Juan Delgado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delgado moves in looking to clinch but Gwacie pushes him off.
Gwacie keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Delgado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gwacie blocks a jab.
Gwacie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Juan Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hickson Gwacie.
Gwacie misses with a takedown attempt - Delgado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Delgado misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Delgado misses the target.
Delgado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gwacie has a takedown stuffed.
Juan Delgado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gwacie throws a jab but it's blocked by Delgado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gwacie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Delgado to score with a decent uppercut.
Delgado punishes Gwacie's body with a nice straight punch.
Delgado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gwacie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delgado but Delgado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Delgado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delgado tries to clinch but Gwacie is having none of it.
Gwacie keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gwacie.
Delgado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gwacie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gwacie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Delgado!
Delgado sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gwacie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gwacie tries to pass to full mount but Delgado defends it.
Gwacie is trying to work for a kimura but Delgado is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Delgado dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gwacie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gwacie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gwacie winds up and cracks Delgado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gwacie trying to mount his opponent but Delgado defends it.
Gwacie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Delgado desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gwacie wants to free his trapped foot but Delgado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gwacie is looking to stall here but Delgado recovers full guard.
Delgado working a defensive guard here.
Gwacie wants to pass the guard but Delgado is keeping the position.
Delgado pulls Gwacie in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Gwacie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delgado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gwacie wants to stand but Delgado is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gwacie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delgado 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.
Delgado displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gwacie takes one on the button.
Delgado is looking to clinch but Gwacie is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie throws a body punch but Delgado moves out of range.
Gwacie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gwacie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delgado is keeping the position for now.
Gwacie stands and throws Delgado's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gwacie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gwacie is looking to take a break and control but Delgado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gwacie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Delgado, who protects the arm well.
Gwacie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Delgado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gwacie but great work by Delgado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Delgado wants to control but Gwacie is keeping him busy.
Gwacie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Delgado off and has taken his back!
Gwacie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Delgado wants to escape the position.
Delgado is working hard here to advance position.
Gwacie working for the choke.
Gwacie controlling well, preventing Delgado from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hickson Gwacie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gwacie 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hickson Gwacie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hezekiah LeMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeMasters comes to the cage accompanied by Careless Whisper by Seether. Jaa has chosen Search and Destroy as his entrance music. Tony Jaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hezekiah LeMasters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa tries a low kick but LeMasters avoids it.
LeMasters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jaa slips under a jab.
Jaa looks to land a body kick but LeMasters moved away.
Jaa slaps away a takedown attempt from LeMasters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeMasters. That did some damage!
LeMasters tests Jaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaa lands a big head kick that sends LeMasters tumbling to the mat! Jaa takes a step backwards and waves LeMasters back to his feet - he wants the finish!
LeMasters is rocked!
It looks like Hezekiah LeMasters has been cut.
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!
LeMasters blocks a head kick by Jaa.
Oh LeMasters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LeMasters avoids the head kick by Jaa.
LeMasters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaa scores with a kick to the body.
LeMasters is breathing heavily.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaa.
LeMasters seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid body kick from Jaa.
LeMasters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
Tony Jaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeMasters connects with the punch.
LeMasters slips a jab and a cross from Jaa.
Jaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LeMasters keeps the fight on the outside.
LeMasters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaa can pounce on him.
Jaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tony Jaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaa swings for the body but LeMasters moves out of range.
Jaa delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaa moves in looking to clinch but LeMasters pushes him off.
Jaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaa.
Jaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa pushes LeMasters away with a front kick.
LeMasters will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and LeMasters moves out of range easily.
Jaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaa clinches.
Jaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaa scores with a nice body kick.
LeMasters moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaa cracks a nice hook into LeMasters's ribs.
LeMasters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaa has managed to clinch.
Jaa breaks from the clinch.
LeMasters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jaa circles away.
Jaa cracks the inside of LeMasters's front leg.
Jaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for LeMasters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jaa.
Jaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeMasters checks a leg kick nicely.
Jaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
LeMasters blocks the body kick.
Jaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jaa slips under a jab.
Jaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeMasters throws out the jab.
Crunch! Jaa slams his shin into LeMasters's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaa leaves LeMasters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hezekiah LeMasters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
LeMasters moves out of range of the body kick.
LeMasters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeMasters staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
LeMasters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LeMasters throws a series of punches but Jaa moves out of range.
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 Hezekiah LeMasters's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jaa looks to land a body kick but LeMasters moved away.
LeMasters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LeMasters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LeMasters moves out of range of the body kick.
LeMasters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeMasters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaa throws a body punch but LeMasters moves out of range.
Jaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LeMasters throws a right hand that Jaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaa also avoids with ease.
LeMasters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaa.
Jaa feints and then cracks LeMasters's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LeMasters down.
LeMasters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaa is looking to slow LeMasters down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! LeMasters crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jaa - the referee stops the clock and LeMasters gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jaa. LeMasters manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMasters avoids the head kick by Jaa.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for LeMasters. 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 connects with a solid leg kick.
LeMasters keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Jaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaa.
Jaa throws a front kick that sends LeMasters stumbling back into the cage.
Jaa scores with a leg kick.
Tony Jaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaa scoring well with a low kick there.
LeMasters avoids the head kick by Jaa.
LeMasters swings for the body but Jaa moves out of range.
Jaa lands a big head kick that sends LeMasters tumbling to the mat! Jaa takes a step backwards and waves LeMasters back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
LeMasters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaa can pounce on him.
Jaa tries to clinch but LeMasters moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa misses with a kick to the body.
Hezekiah LeMasters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeMasters swinging wilding here.
Jaa throws a solid leg kick but LeMasters takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaa.
Jaa tries to land a front kick but LeMasters steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaa throws a body kick that misses.
Jaa lands a high kick!
LeMasters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LeMasters checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LeMasters.
LeMasters dives in and grabs Jaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaa pushes down on LeMasters's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hezekiah LeMasters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaa is looking to land body kicks.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and LeMasters moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
LeMasters is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jaa's half guard.
LeMasters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jaa gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jaa wants to sweep here but LeMasters controlling him for the moment.
Jaa pulls LeMasters in close to prevent any damage.
LeMasters drops back looking for a leg! Jaa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jaa manages to kick LeMasters off! LeMasters jumps back into Jaa's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa looking to control.
LeMasters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jaa managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeMasters throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
LeMasters checks a low kick from Jaa.
Jaa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LeMasters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hezekiah LeMasters's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaa fakes the leg kick and cracks LeMasters in the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaa.
LeMasters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LeMasters blocks a head kick by Jaa.
LeMasters checks the leg kick nicely there.
LeMasters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaa. Jaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaa throws a wild body kick that LeMasters sees coming a mile off.
LeMasters takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jaa has LeMasters up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaa missing with knees to the body.
LeMasters avoids the elbow strike from Jaa, against the cage.
LeMasters goes for a takedown attempt but Jaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
LeMasters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jaa sprawls well. Jaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LeMasters gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeMasters manages to avoid it.
Good work by LeMasters as he checks the leg kick.
LeMasters cracks Jaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jaa scores with a nice body kick.
Jaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
LeMasters checks a leg kick nicely.
LeMasters avoids the head kick by Jaa.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeMasters avoids the head kick by Jaa.
Jaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeMasters's calf.
LeMasters misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa loads up on a big right hand but LeMasters slips the punch.
LeMasters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hezekiah LeMasters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeMasters looks to land a left hand but Jaa moved out of range nicely.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeMasters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaa is looking to slow LeMasters down with leg kicks.
Jaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hezekiah LeMasters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaa thuds a left hand into LeMasters's body.
LeMasters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeMasters slips a jab and a cross from Jaa.
Excellent takedown into side control there by LeMasters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters swings around for an armbar but Jaa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into LeMasters's guard.
Jaa trying to control the position from guard on top but LeMasters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeMasters looking for a sweep. Not yet LeMasters, not yet.
Jaa pushing down on LeMasters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
LeMasters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jaa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jaa's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - LeMasters's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jaa finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
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.
Jaa wants to hold on but LeMasters pushes him away.
LeMasters throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jaa because LeMasters loaded up on that one.
LeMasters swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jaa is now in LeMasters's guard. A big mistake from LeMasters there, giving up the dominant position!
Tony Jaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
LeMasters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeMasters looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jaa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jaa is looking to take a break and control but LeMasters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Jaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jaa 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 Donatello Bradman 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... Tony Jaa!
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C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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