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KDU 35 - Fighting For Freedom PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Mundine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Montros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mundine comes to the cage accompanied by Head Bussa - Lil Scrappy. Montros has chosen Eye of the Tiger - Survivor as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Mundine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Montros!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montros throws a big shot that misses.
Mundine moves out of range as Montros strikes.
Montros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mundine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mundine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Anthony Mundine has been cut.
Mundine staying out of range there.
Mundine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Montros is looking to clinch but Mundine is avoiding it.
Montros throws a hook but Mundine blocks it.
Montros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mundine counters by clinching up.
Montros manages to break the clinch.
Mundine tries to bum rush Montros with a series of wild strikes but Montros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Montros misses
and Mundine counters with a left and a right that stings Montros.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montros takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Montros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mundine moves out of range of the leg kick from Montros.
Montros throws a jab but it's blocked by Mundine.
Montros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mundine counters with a left and a right that stings Montros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montros misses with a shot to the body
and Mundine counters with a two punch combo.
Montros moves in looking to clinch but Mundine pushes him off.
Montros misses with a combination
and Mundine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Montros keeps the fight on the outside.
Montros misses with a shot to the body
and Mundine counters with a series of strikes. Montros will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jason Montros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Mundine both land. Nice combination.
Montros is rocked!
Montros throws a combination that misses
and Mundine counters with a series of strikes. Montros will be more careful next time no doubt.
Montros is still on wobbly legs! Can Mundine finish him?
Montros darts in trying to clinch
and Mundine counters with a right hand to the body.
Mundine is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mundine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Montros misses with a straight right.
Montros seems to have recovered his senses.
Mundine tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montros throws a combination that misses
and Mundine counters with a stiff right hand.
Mundine looks to land a combination. Montros sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montros walks into a stiff left hand from Mundine.
Montros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mundine counters with a series of strikes. Montros will be more careful next time no doubt.
Montros misses with a looping right.
Mundine moves out of range of the body kick from Montros.
Montros looks to land a left hand but Mundine moved out of range nicely.
Mundine's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mundine duly obliges.
Mundine misses with a few strikes there.
Mundine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montros.
Montros throws a combination that misses
and Mundine counters with a two punch combo.
Montros looks gassed!
Montros throws a low kick but Mundine avoids it.
Mundine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Montros misses with a double jab
and Mundine counters with a left and a right... And another left! Montros is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Mundine!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bepo Kroner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Markus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Markus's choice of entrance music: Faith No More - Be Aggressive. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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173 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bepo Kroner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Markus!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Markus. No joy for Kroner on that attempt.
Markus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Markus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markus tries to clinch but Kroner moves out of range.
Markus slaps away a takedown attempt from Kroner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Markus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Markus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Markus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kroner tries to hold on but Markus pushes him away.
Markus looking to finish Kroner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kroner!
Kroner is looking to get to half guard.
Markus with a couple of short strikes.
Markus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kroner wants to control but Markus is having none of it.
Kroner is trying to stand up.
Markus scoring with strikes but Kroner is staying in there.
Kroner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Markus.
Markus with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroner wants to control but Markus is having none of it.
Kroner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kroner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Markus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Markus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Markus lands a big shot there that rocks Kroner but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kroner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Markus breaks from Kroner's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Markus thowing shots but they're missing.
Kroner is trying desperately to improve position.
Markus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus unloads with some shots from mount but Kroner bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Markus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kroner tries to hold on but Markus postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kroner wants to get back to his feet.
Kroner holds of for dear life.
Kroner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Markus looking for a guillotine from mount but Kroner is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Poor strikes thrown by Markus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kroner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Markus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Markus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Markus looks gassed!
Kroner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kroner tries to hold on but Markus postures up.
Markus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Markus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kroner wants to control but Markus is having none of it.
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.
Kroner is trying to escape the mount.
Markus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kroner is surviving well by controlling Markus's body position as best he can.
Kroner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kroner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Markus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kroner tries to lock up and control but Markus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Markus with good strikes from the mount here!
Kroner is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Markus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kroner because Markus loaded up on that one.
Kroner is trying desperately to improve position.
Kroner is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Markus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Markus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kroner as he avoids it easily.
Kroner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kroner's guard now.
Kroner trying to keep a closed guard but Markus is proving a slippery customer.
Markus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kroner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kroner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Markus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kroner won't be happy with that.
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!
Kroner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Markus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kroner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kroner stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroner tries to escape but Markus is in control.
Check out the look on Markus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kroner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Markus off and has taken his back!
Kroner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Markus turns into Kroner and is now in his guard.
Markus drops back looking for a leg! Kroner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kroner manages to kick Markus off! Markus jumps back into Kroner's guard.
Markus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markus throws a big right hand that misses.
Markus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroner wants to control but Markus postures up.
Kroner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kroner moves nicely into side control.
Kroner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Markus's legs.
Kroner wants to control but Markus is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markus stops Kroner from passing to mount.
Markus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kroner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Markus sees it coming and defends easily.
Kroner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroner wants to free his trapped foot but Markus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Markus manages to get to full guard.
Markus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kroner stopping the sweep attempt from Markus.
Kroner is looking to stand up but Markus won't let him.
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.
Markus is looking for a triangle but Kroner pushes his legs off easily.
Kroner trying to control but Markus is working from the bottom.
Kroner stopping the sweep attempt from Markus.
Markus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mark Markus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kroner trying to control the position from guard on top but Markus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Markus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Markus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kroner's waist but Kroner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markus off to one side.
Markus gets a takedown into half guard.
Markus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kroner is pressing down on Markus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kroner trying to keep a closed guard but Markus is proving a slippery customer.
Kroner wants to sweep here but Markus controlling him for the moment.
Markus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markus won't allow Kroner to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kroner is on top in guard.
Markus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kroner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kroner tries to stand but Markus is controlling from the bottom.
Kroner stands and throws Markus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kroner is trying to move to mount but Markus reverses beautifully and ends up in Kroner's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroner trying to control the position here.
Markus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markus postures up and lands a big shot to Kroner's brow.
Markus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kroner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kroner is looking to stand up but Markus isn't so interested in that idea.
Markus cracks Kroner with a solid left hand.
Mark Markus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markus cracks Kroner with a solid left hand.
Kroner wants to stand up but Markus is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markus looking to pass the guard.
Kroner controls Markus momentarily but Markus frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Kroner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kroner wants to break free but Markus has control.
Markus breaks from the clinch.
Markus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kroner tries for a takedown but Markus circles away easily
and Markus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Markus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroner tries to kick Markus off but Markus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Markus is trying to work for a kimura but Kroner is defending well.
Kroner tries to roll over but Markus keeps him under control.
Kroner trying to control from the bottom.
Bepo Kroner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Markus working over Kroner with some ground and pound. Kroner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kroner misses with a wild combination.
Kroner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Markus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Markus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroner is trying to control the position but Markus postures up.
Markus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Markus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markus 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Markus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neck Cranka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Bertos (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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132 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Neck Cranka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Bertos!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertos tries for a takedown but Cranka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bertos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cranka sprawls well. Cranka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bertos gets slowly back to his feet.
Bertos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cranka.
Cranka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bertos sprawls well initially but Cranka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cranka blocks the strikes from Bertos.
Cranka is thwarting Bertos's attempts to control the position.
Cranka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bertos sees it coming and defends easily.
Cranka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bertos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bertos wants to improve his position but Cranka is controlling well.
Bertos moves into full guard.
Cranka throws a strike but Bertos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cranka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bertos is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertos trying to control but Cranka is working from the bottom.
Bertos stopping the sweep attempt from Cranka.
Bertos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cranka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bertos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cranka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cranka is trying to control the position but Bertos postures up.
Bertos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cranka looking for a sweep. Not yet Cranka, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bertos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cranka counters with a nice body kick.
Neck Cranka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Bertos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bertos avoids a kick to the body.
Bertos avoids the head kick by Cranka.
Bertos tries to clinch but Cranka is having none of it.
Bertos fails with the takedown
and Cranka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bertos won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Cranka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Cranka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cranka looks up at the clock and then as Bertos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cranka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bertos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bertos is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bertos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bertos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cranka pulls his head out easily.
Bertos looks gassed!
Cranka prevents Bertos from improving his position.
Cranka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Bertos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cranka lands a big shot to the head and Bertos winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Neck Cranka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chito Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Wickleby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chito Hua could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Wickleby's chin.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chito Hua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Wickleby!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wickleby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wickleby.
Wickleby misses the shot to the body.
Hua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wickleby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Wickleby misses the target.
Hua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wickleby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wickleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hua was well out of range. Poor timing from Wickleby.
Hua is looking to clinch.
Hua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hua wants to clinch up but Wickleby keeps it at a distance.
Hua wants to clinch up but Wickleby keeps it at a distance.
Hua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hua wants to clinch up but Wickleby keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wickleby drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wickleby staying calm.
Wickleby trying to control the position but Hua is working away.
Hua can't do much from the bottom here.
Wickleby wants to control for a moment but Hua uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hua scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hua.
Wickleby regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wickleby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wickleby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wickleby keeping moving, preventing Hua from controlling successfully.
Hua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wickleby is keeping the position for now.
Hua pushes down on Wickleby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua wants to work for an arm triangle but Wickleby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wickleby wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hua shoots and misses
and Wickleby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hua fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Wickleby does it's job there.
A big left from Wickleby misses.
Wickleby lands a glancing blow to the side of Hua's head.
Hua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wickleby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hua keeping moving, preventing Wickleby from controlling successfully.
Hua has his foot on Wickleby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wickleby works his way back into a safe position though.
Hua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hua is breathing heavily.
Wickleby postures up and lands a big shot to Hua's brow.
Wickleby pushing down on Hua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wickleby working over Hua with some ground and pound. Hua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hua wants to control but Wickleby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hua is refusing to be controlled, as Wickleby sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Wickleby dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wickleby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wickleby lands a nice short elbow.
Hua with the active half guard here but Wickleby passes nicely into side control.
Hua tries to improve position but can't.
Hua seems a little lost for a moment, as Wickleby dominates the positioning.
Wickleby looking to control but instead Hua has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wickleby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wickleby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hua wants to control but Wickleby is keeping busy.
Wickleby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hua tries to get to full guard but Wickleby has control of the leg.
Wickleby tries to pass to full mount but Hua defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hua actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wickleby content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wickleby working over Hua with some ground and pound. Hua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hua is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wickleby jumps into side control!
Wickleby lands a nice forearm strike.
Wickleby is looking to take a break and control but Hua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wickleby landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wickleby working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby working the body and head with strikes.
Wickleby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hua keeps working.
Wickleby working the ground and pound from side control.
Wickleby content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wickleby's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wickleby lands some shots froms side control.
Hua sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby trying to control the action but Hua is working from the bottom.
Hua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wickleby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wickleby's back!
Hua wants to control but Wickleby is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Wickleby right now.
A lull in the action here.
Hua throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hua has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Wickleby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hua slips under a jab.
Wickleby misses with a hook. Hua ducked under it nicely.
Wickleby throws an overhand right that lands on Hua's shoulder, as Hua tries to avoid the shot.
Chito Hua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wickleby looks to score with a jab to the body but Hua is just out of range.
Hua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hua tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Wickleby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wickleby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ray Wickleby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wickleby won't allow Hua to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wickleby wants to control from the top but Hua keeps moving.
Hua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wickleby working some strikes from top position.
Hua being controlled here, momentarily.
Hua has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wickleby is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hua.
Hua can't do much from the bottom here.
Hua takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hua to see if he's OK.
Hua is looking for a sweep.
Wickleby working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wickleby lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wickleby decides to stand back up. Wickleby steps back and let's Hua get back to his feet.
Wickleby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hua.
Wickleby lands a nice hook to Hua's body. Hua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wickleby throws a big shot that misses.
Wickleby throws a body punch but Hua moves out of range.
Wickleby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hua's hands.
Wickleby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby swings for the body but Hua moves out of range.
Hua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wickleby looks to land a left hand but Hua moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Wickleby.
Wickleby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wickleby counters with a right hand to the body.
Hua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wickleby counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hua!
Hua is bucking up trying to escape but Wickleby cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wickleby controlling his opponent.
Wickleby landing strikes from the mount and Hua is in trouble!
Chito Hua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hua gets back to half guard.
Hua taking some punishment here, with Wickleby in his half guard.
Wickleby seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Wickleby seems content to control.
Hua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wickleby pulls his head out easily.
Wickleby is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hua!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Wickleby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wickleby 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Wickleby!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Purcell Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Buddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Purcell Jr's entrance music is Smokie. A fine choice. Eddie Purcell Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Purcell Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Buddy!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Purcell Jr fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Purcell Jr.
Purcell Jr tries to bum rush Buddy with a series of wild strikes but Buddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Purcell Jr looks to land a left hand but Buddy moved out of range nicely.
Buddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Purcell Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buddy finds it's way round the side to connect with Purcell Jr's head.
Purcell Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Eddie Purcell Jr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddy connects with a body shot.
Purcell Jr is breathing heavily.
Buddy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Purcell Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Buddy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buddy controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, Robert Buddy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Purcell Jr throws the kick towards the body but Buddy avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Buddy.
Purcell Jr tries to clinch up but Buddy circles away and keeps his distance.
Buddy tests Purcell Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buddy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Purcell Jr shoots and misses
and Buddy counters with a two punch combo.
Buddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buddy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buddy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Buddy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Purcell Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Buddy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buddy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Buddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Robert Buddy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Purcell Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buddy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Buddy controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buddy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Purcell Jr!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Buddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Purcell Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Purcell Jr wants to clinch but Buddy slips to the side
and Buddy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Buddy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Buddy lands strikes from half guard.
Purcell Jr has hold of Buddy's hands but Buddy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell Jr tries to roll over but Buddy keeps him under control.
Buddy uses his free foot to push down on Purcell Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Purcell Jr.
Buddy misses with a head shot.
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.
Buddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Buddy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Buddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Robert Buddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Buddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buddy 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Buddy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Disis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lachlan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Disis comes to the cage accompanied by Polly Jean Harvey - Angry Johnny. Anderson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ready to Roll, The Black Dahlias. Lachlan Anderson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Disis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lachlan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Disis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Disis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Disis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Disis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Disis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Disis is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Disis trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Disis tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anderson!
Disis tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Disis trying to remain calm as Anderson controls from the top position.
Anderson lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Disis's face as Anderson controls the position.
Disis regains half guard.
Disis wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Anderson.
Anderson cracks Disis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Disis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Disis wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Disis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Disis throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disis throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Disis has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position.
Disis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Disis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson tries to kick Disis off but Disis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Disis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Disis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Disis wants to advance to full mount but Anderson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Disis throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Disis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Disis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Disis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Disis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Disis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Disis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Disis tries to clinch up
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Disis takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Disis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Disis tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Disis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disis fails to pull guard.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Disis misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Disis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a head kick.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Disis misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Disis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lachlan Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson punishes Disis's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Disis closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Disis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Disis backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Disis misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Disis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Disis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson gets back to half guard.
Disis throws a strike but Anderson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Disis wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Disis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Disis from controlling successfully.
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.
Disis looking to pass the guard.
Disis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Disis trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Disis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Disis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lachlan Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Disis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Disis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Disis has his takedown stuffed
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disis fails with the takedown
and Disis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnny Disis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a jab when Disis was well out of range.
Disis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Disis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Disis misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson tries to bum rush Disis with a series of wild strikes but Disis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Disis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lachlan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Disis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Disis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Disis fails with the takedown
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a combination. Disis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Disis throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Disis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Disis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lachlan Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Disis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Disis avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Disis.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Disis's sensitive parts.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Disis backs up against the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lachlan Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lachlan Anderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heywood Jablowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jablowme comes to the cage accompanied by hells bells. Vera has chosen Romper Stomper as his entrance music. 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heywood Jablowme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dominic Vera!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera slaps away a takedown attempt from Jablowme, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jablowme takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vera throws a good cross that connects.
Jablowme shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jablowme changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vera tries to avoid it but Jablowme manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vera to the ground. Vera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jablowme on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jablowme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vera lands with a slapping head kick.
Jablowme bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jablowme has hold of Vera's hands but Vera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jablowme keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jablowme wants to control but Vera is keeping busy.
Jablowme wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jablowme to get to his feet.
Vera clinches up with Jablowme and pushes him back against the cage.
Vera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jablowme.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heywood Jablowme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jablowme throws a nice looking combination but Vera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jablowme has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jablowme there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Jablowme tries for a takedown but Vera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jablowme tries to move into range but Vera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dominic Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jablowme walks into a stiff left hand from Vera.
Jablowme is breathing heavily.
Jablowme lands with a nice body punch.
Jablowme tries to clinch but Vera moves out of range.
Jablowme wants to clinch.
Jablowme takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vera lands a nice hook to Jablowme's body. Jablowme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jablowme fails to land the takedown.
Jablowme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jablowme doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Jablowme or perhaps it was just good defense by Vera which made him look bad.
Vera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jablowme gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vera.
Jablowme takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jablowme is rocked!
Vera throws an overhand right that lands on Jablowme's shoulder, as Jablowme tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Jablowme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jablowme sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vera missing with a left hand there. Jablowme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
Jablowme seems to have got his legs back now.
Vera cracks Jablowme with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jablowme tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Vera pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jablowme is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Vera!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mana Oregan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oregan has chosen Boom, P.O.D as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gordon Hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mana Oregan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oregan ducks under a wild hook from Hood.
Hood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hood has gone for a leg lock! Oregan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hood's guard.
Hood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oregan is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oregan prevents Hood from getting back to his feet.
Oregan won't allow Hood to sweep him here.
Hood is working hard here to advance position.
Hood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oregan manages to get himself to full guard.
Hood throwing strikes but missing.
Hood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hood won't allow Oregan to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oregan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hood thows a big elbow that misses.
Hood gets to his feet. Oregan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oregan tries to bum rush Hood with a series of wild strikes but Hood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Oregan!
Oregan blocking the ground and pound.
Oregan suckers Hood into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Oregan is now in Hood's guard!
Hood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oregan postures up.
Hood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oregan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hood tries to strike from the bottom.
Oregan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oregan is aware though and is defending well.
Hood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hood working for submissions but it's allowed Oregan to get to half guard.
Hood trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Oregan manages to pass to mount!
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.
Oregan controlling from the full mount.
Hood can't escape the position.
Hood tries to lock up and control but Oregan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hood can't escape the position.
Oregan blocks Hood's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hood 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.
Oregan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oregan feints and then cracks Hood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hood down.
Hood shoots for a takedown but Oregan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hood avoids the head kick by Oregan.
Hood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oregan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oregan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oregan manages to avoid it.
Oregan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oregan as he avoids it easily.
Oregan gets caught flat footed, as Hood shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oregan pulls Hood in close to prevent any damage.
Hood prevents Oregan from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oregan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hood.
Hood postures up.
Hood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hood trying to control but Oregan is working from the bottom.
Hood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oregan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hood moves out of range as Oregan strikes.
Oregan misses with a body kick.
Gordon Hood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Oregan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch but Oregan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Oregan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oregan as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Hood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hood throws a shot from downtown. Oregan moves away and avoids it.
Oregan looks for the body kick but Hood saw that one coming.
Hood looks to land a right hand but Oregan moved out of range.
Hood throws a body punch but Oregan moves out of range.
Oregan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hood. That did some damage!
Oregan throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oregan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oregan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hood.
Mana Oregan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oregan connects with a high kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oregan.
Oregan throws out a powerful jab.
Oregan fails to land with a series of punches.
Oregan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hood takes a step back to recover.
Oregan lands with an uppercut that bounces Hood off the cage and back into rage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oregan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oregan delivers a nice body kick.
Oregan lands a head kick. Hood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oregan throws a right hand that Hood ducks under and follows up with a left that Hood also avoids with ease.
Oregan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oregan lands a head kick!
Hood avoids the head kick by Oregan.
Oregan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oregan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oregan scores with a nice strike.
Oregan lands a head kick!
Hood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oregan circles away.
Mana Oregan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hood blocks a head kick by Oregan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oregan scores with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oregan.
Oregan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oregan.
Oregan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hood takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oregan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hood's head.
Oregan misses with a few strikes there.
Oregan tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Oregan misses its intended target.
Hood shoots in and drives through. Oregan sprawls well.
Hood throws a head kick but Oregan moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oregan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oregan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hood gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mana Oregan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oregan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hood closes the distance and clinches up with Oregan, looking for a takedown. Hood pushes Oregan against the cage but Oregan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oregan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hood has time to react.
Oregan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oregan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Oregan.
Oregan scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oregan lands with a nice body kick.
Oregan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hood blocks a head kick by Oregan.
Hood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oregan misses with a series of wild punches.
Oregan throws a leg kick which misses Hood's front leg but catches the back leg as Hood tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oregan lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oregan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oregan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hood in his tracks.
Oregan connects with a high kick.
Oregan throws a nice head kick!
Oregan gets caught flat footed, as Hood shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oregan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hood's guard.
Hood working a defensive guard but Oregan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hood tries to buck Oregan off but Oregan is having none of it.
Oregan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oregan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oregan walks into a straight right hand from Hood.
Oregan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oregan misses with a head kick.
Hood throws an overhand right that lands on Oregan's shoulder, as Oregan tries to avoid the shot.
Hood tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oregan scores with a three punch combo!
Hood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hood has a takedown stuffed.
Oregan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oregan fakes the leg kick and cracks Hood in the body.
Oregan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oregan lands a high kick!
Oregan works over Hood's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oregan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hood's calf.
Hood has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Hood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oregan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oregan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oregan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hood takes a step back to recover.
Oregan misses with a head kick.
A jab from Oregan misses.
Hood looks to land a right hand but Oregan moved out of range.
Hood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oregan can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Oregan.
Mana Oregan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Oregan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oregan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oregan connects with a single shot there.
Oregan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oregan throws a leg kick which misses Hood's front leg but catches the back leg as Hood tries to avoid it.
Oregan connects with a solid leg kick.
Oregan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oregan misses with a double jab.
Oregan misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oregan.
Hood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oregan tries to avoid it but Hood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oregan to the ground. Oregan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oregan misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Oregan misses.
Hood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oregan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oregan throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Oregan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oregan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Oregan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oppolla Doc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Potter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT. Doc has chosen Heat - The Jesus and Mary Chain as his entrance music. Oppolla Doc is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carter Potter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oppolla Doc!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Carter Potter has been cut.
Doc lands a slapping body shot.
Doc blocks a jab.
Doc misses the jab.
Potter tries to move into range but Doc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Potter to score with a decent uppercut.
Potter dodges the punch combination from Doc.
Potter wants to clinch up but Doc keeps it at a distance.
Doc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potter.
Doc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Potter digs a good hook to Doc's body.
Doc tries to bum rush Potter with a series of wild strikes but Potter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doc slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potter tries to land a front kick but Doc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Potter lands a glancing blow to the side of Doc's head.
Doc misses with a straight right.
Doc misses with a double jab.
Potter lands with a right hand.
It looks like Oppolla Doc has been cut.
Doc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Potter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Doc working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Potter.
Doc is trying to break free.
Doc wants to break free but Potter has control.
Potter is struggling to control the position.
Potter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doc.
Nice shot lands for Potter.
Doc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Potter tries to clinch there but Doc circles away.
Potter looks to land a left hand but Doc moved out of range nicely.
Doc misses with a combination
and Potter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doc gets caught flat footed, as Potter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Potter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Potter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Potter throws a big right hand that misses.
Potter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Potter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Potter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Doc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Potter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Doc is trying to control but can't.
Potter thows a huge punch but Doc dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Potter lands a nice short elbow.
Potter is trying to control. Doc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Potter is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oppolla Doc will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Potter misses with a combination
and Doc counters with a left to the body.
Potter has his takedown stuffed
and Doc counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doc scores with a sloppy right hand. Potter should have avoided that one.
Carter Potter's cut is getting worse.
Oppolla Doc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doc throws a looping overhand right but Potter ducks down to avoid it.
Doc misses with the combination.
Potter works the jab nicely.
Doc drops Potter with a beautiful combination! Potter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Doc is looking for the KO!
Carter Potter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Potter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doc cracks Potter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Doc staying out of range there.
Potter throws a hook but Doc avoids it easily.
Potter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Potter tries to clinch up
and Doc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeez, Carter Potter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Potter defending well as Doc loads up on a big left hand.
Doc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doc throws a combination that misses
and Potter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doc throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Potter has his takedown stuffed
and Potter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carter Potter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oppolla Doc! Oppolla Doc retains his heavyweight title!
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pop
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