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FCD 18: Ramsey vs Davino PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onion Bhaji Chicken Vindaloo Popadom Pilau Rice Any Ting Ul Do (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manuel Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Onion Bhaji Chicken Vindaloo Popadom Pilau Rice Any Ting Ul Do!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Any Ting Ul Do counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Castro moves into full guard.
Any Ting Ul Do makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Any Ting Ul Do lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Any Ting Ul Do works over Castro with some ground and pound from guard.
It looks like Manuel Castro has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Any Ting Ul Do trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castro will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Castro trying to control the position.
Any Ting Ul Do throwing strikes from guard but Castro blocks nicely.
Any Ting Ul Do throws a strike but Castro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Any Ting Ul Do trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Castro could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro trying to control but Any Ting Ul Do is working from the bottom.
Any Ting Ul Do is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Castro is controlling him.
Any Ting Ul Do thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Castro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Any Ting Ul Do tries to strike from the bottom.
Any Ting Ul Do wants to get back to his feet but Castro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Castro pushes down on Any Ting Ul Do's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Castro passes to full mount!
Any Ting Ul Do is desperately trying to improve his position but Castro has a good base and remains in mount.
Any Ting Ul Do has left one of his arms exposed and Castro doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Any Ting Ul Do screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Castro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quadros has chosen Pride Theme as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quadros bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grabowski lands with a good body shot.
Grabowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Quadros working Grabowski over with knees to the body.
Grabowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Quadros won't allow it.
Quadros unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grabowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Quadros lands a good knee to the midsection. Grabowski won't want to take too many of those.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Quadros.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Quadros.
It looks like Damian Grabowski has been cut.
Quadros lands an elbow that stopped Grabowski in his tracks for a moment.
Grabowski being controlled against the cage.
Quadros with a knee to the head.
Grabowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Quadros.
Quadros putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grabowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Quadros working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grabowski tries to work over Quadros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quadros lands an elbow inside that Grabowski shrugs off.
Damian Grabowski's cut is getting worse.
Quadros works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quadros lands an elbow just above Grabowski 's eye.
Quadros lands an elbow just above Grabowski 's eye.
Quadros lands a nice elbow.
Quadros connects with a knee to the head.
Damian Grabowski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Quadros unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Quadros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Quadros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Damian Grabowski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Grabowski being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Quadros's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Quadros with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Damian Grabowski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stephen Quadros!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jed Dye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockwell has chosen Danger as his entrance music. Theo Rockwell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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192 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jed Dye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theo Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rockwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dye lunges at Rockwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rockwell's hand.
Rockwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dye pinned against the cage. Dye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rockwell blocks a jab.
Dye misses with the combination.
Dye cracks Rockwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dye thuds a left hand into Rockwell's body.
Dye digs a good body shot into Rockwell's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Dye as Rockwell shoots in.
Rockwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Dye circles away.
Rockwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dye fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dye cracks Rockwell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dye has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rockwell to stand back up!
Rockwell is rocked!
Rockwell wants to clinch up but Dye keeps it at a distance.
Rockwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Dye finish him?
Dye closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rockwell out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jed Dye!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralle Pihl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Meets Evil Feats Mike Epps - I'm On Everything. Pihl has chosen Run to the hills as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralle Pihl!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pihl slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pihl counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Pihl postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Pihl throwing strikes but missing.
Pihl stops Smith from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pihl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pihl working some strikes from top position.
Pihl stops Smith from standing up.
Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Smith 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.
Pihl thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pihl throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pihl won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Pihl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pihl postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pihl has picked Smith up - he's going for a ride! Pihl dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pihl connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pihl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith pushes Pihl off looking to stand but Pihl dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pihl thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Pihl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pihl lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pihl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pihl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pihl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Pihl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pihl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pihl.
Pihl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pihl thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith kicks off Pihl and gets to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Pihl on that attempt.
Pihl shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pihl counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pihl.
Pihl won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Pihl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith punching from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pihl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralle Pihl dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pihl slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pihl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pihl gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Pihl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith misses with a combination
and Pihl counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pihl misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith pushes Pihl away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pihl gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pihl lands an elbow.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pihl has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pihl fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith is pushing Pihl's head away, looking to escape. Pihl manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pihl working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Pihl's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pihl working the head and body with strikes.
Smith pushes Pihl away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pihl gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pihl cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pihl working the ground and pound.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Pihl cracks Smith with a big elbow.
Pihl landing strikes.
Pihl decides to stand back up. Pihl steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Pihl scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith really wants to buck Pihl off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pihl lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pihl dominating with strikes here.
Pihl lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pihl throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Pihl working the ground and pound effectively.
Pihl lands a big elbow.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Pihl isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pihl lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pihl scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Pihl cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralle Pihl 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!
Pihl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pihl counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pihl postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Pihl is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pushes Pihl off and gets back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
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.
Pihl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Pihl counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Pihl scoring with some ground and pound.
Pihl thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pihl.
Pihl gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Pihl fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith misses with a combination
and Pihl counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralle Pihl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pihl 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralle Pihl!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and scott Jorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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136 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domingo Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, scott Jorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chavez backs up against the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chavez.
Chavez fails with the takedown
and Jorgensen counters with a three punch combo that has Chavez backing up. Chavez nods at Jorgensen to acknowledge the strikes.
Jorgensen throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Chavez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jorgensen throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Jorgensen throws a series of strikes that have Chavez backpedaling.
Jorgensen tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavez has his takedown stuffed
and Jorgensen counters with a one-two to the body.
Chavez throws a head kick but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Jorgensen blocks a leg kick.
Chavez fails with the takedown
and Jorgensen counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domingo Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Jorgensen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jorgensen!
Danga de danga de dang - Jorgensen scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt
and Jorgensen counters with a left and a right that stings Chavez.
Chavez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with a two punch combination.
Jorgensen looks to land a combination. Chavez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez misses with a takedown
and Jorgensen counters with a two punch combo.
scott Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Chavez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A right-left combo lands from Jorgensen.
Chavez is rocked!
Jorgensen fails to land with a series of punches.
Jorgensen lands a two punch combo.
Oh Chavez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chavez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jorgensen comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Chavez stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Jorgensen is on him like rabid pit bull! Chavez slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). scott Jorgensen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Walker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Will Smith vs Washed out - Summertime. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Dan Walker has been cut.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walker checks the leg kick.
Walker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee closes the distance but Walker moves to the side
and Walker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Lee's guard.
Walker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walker works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Walker won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Walker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee looks gassed!
Walker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Walker eventually gives up the hold.
Walker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Walker has cracked it and Lee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Walker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Walker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Borg!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Borg at a distance.
Kochanowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Borg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kochanowski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Borg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kochanowski throws a combination that misses
and Borg counters with a stiff right hand.
Janek Kochanowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kochanowski misses with a body shot
and Borg counters with a stiff right hand.
Kochanowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Borg counters with a single leg into guard. Kochanowski didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borg trying to control but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Borg working some strikes from top position.
Borg works over Kochanowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Kochanowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borg is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg stays in close to Kochanowski's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Borg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bjorn Borg.
Borg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kochanowski to the ground. Borg is now in Kochanowski's guard.
Borg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg trying to control but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Kochanowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kochanowski is looking to stand up but Borg isn't so interested in that idea.
Borg wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bjorn Borg was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kochanowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Borg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kochanowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that misses
and Borg counters with a single leg into guard. Kochanowski didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borg stays in close to Kochanowski's body and controls the position.
Borg throwing strikes but missing.
Borg stands up over Kochanowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borg is looking to work some ground and pound but Kochanowski has wrist control.
Borg wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Borg stands and steps away. Kochanowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski misses with a right hand
and Borg counters with a single leg into guard. Kochanowski didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kochanowski trying to control the position.
Kochanowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kochanowski, not yet.
Borg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borg thows a big elbow that misses.
Borg trying to control but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Kochanowski wants to improve his position but instead Borg has moved into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kochanowski wants to get back to full guard.
Kochanowski wants to control but Borg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Borg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kochanowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Borg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Borg cracks Kochanowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kochanowski cracks Borg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Borg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kochanowski's guard.
Kochanowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kochanowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borg stands and steps away. Kochanowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski misses with a body punch
and Borg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borg connects with the punch.
Kochanowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Borg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kochanowski!
Bjorn Borg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kochanowski working to try and regain half guard.
Borg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kochanowski is looking to escape.
Kochanowski is in a horrible position here. Borg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kochanowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Borg won't let Kochanowski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg content just to control the position here.
Borg working Kochanowski over with strikes here.
Borg avoids the attempt from Kochanowski to control.
Borg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Borg with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borg working Kochanowski over with strikes here.
Borg thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kochanowski is looking to improve his position but Borg isn't that keen on the idea.
Borg unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borg content just to control the position here.
Kochanowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Kochanowski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Borg.
Borg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Borg thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Borg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Borg punching from mount but Kochanowski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Borg tries to control but Kochanowski wriggling away.
BOOM! Borg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Borg landing strikes from the mount.
Borg throwing strikes here but Kochanowski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Borg lands a big shot there that rocks Kochanowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Borg with the ground and pound from mount.
Borg thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borg content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borg trying to control but Kochanowski is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Borg 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Borg connects with a body shot.
Kochanowski tries to clinch
and Borg counters with a series of strikes. Kochanowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kochanowski looks to clinch
and Borg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Borg stops Kochanowski from getting back to his feet.
Borg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Borg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kochanowski tries to roll over but Borg keeps him under control.
Borg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski tries to get to full guard but Borg has control of the leg.
Borg prevents Kochanowski from standing back up.
Kochanowski gets back to full guard.
Borg lands a couple of digs.
Kochanowski is trying to control the position but Borg postures up.
Kochanowski is looking to stand up but Borg isn't so interested in that idea.
Borg trying to control but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Borg stops Kochanowski from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kochanowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kochanowski controls Borg momentarily but Borg frees himself.
Kochanowski has momentary wrist control but Borg slips an elbow through the middle.
Borg trying to control but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Kochanowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borg trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borg throws a big right hand that misses.
Borg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borg passes Kochanowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kochanowski tries to kick Borg off but Borg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kochanowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kochanowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borg.
Kochanowski scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Borg manages to mount him!
Kochanowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kochanowski is working hard here to advance position.
Borg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Borg unloads with some shots from mount but Kochanowski bucks and avoids them well.
Kochanowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Borg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kochanowski?
Borg landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kochanowski blocking the ground and pound.
Kochanowski is in a horrible position here. Borg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Borg misses with a head shot.
Kochanowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Borg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kochanowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjorn Borg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Borg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borg 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Borg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Animals - House of the Rising Sun. Paul Dundee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
255 lbs
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24
256 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Dundee!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee leaves Suokuokka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dundee tries for a takedown but Suokuokka circles away easily
and Suokuokka counters with a left and a right that stings Dundee.
Dundee gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suokuokka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suokuokka keeping moving, preventing Dundee from controlling successfully.
Dundee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dundee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dundee fails with the takedown.
Dundee has his takedown stuffed
and Suokuokka counters with a single leg into guard. Dundee didn't expect that.
Akseli Suokuokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Dundee.
Dundee keeping moving, preventing Suokuokka from controlling successfully.
Suokuokka postures up in Dundee's guard and throws a big left but Dundee blocks it.
Dundee wants to stand but Suokuokka is controlling the position.
Dundee looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Suokuokka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dundee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Suokuokka is trying to get an arm triangle but Dundee is defending well.
Dundee tries to improve position but can't.
Suokuokka is staying tight to Dundee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Suokuokka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dundee keeps working.
Suokuokka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dundee, who protects the arm well.
Dundee is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Suokuokka asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Suokuokka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dundee has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee is not content to let Suokuokka control the position.
Dundee is trying to buck Suokuokka off.
Suokuokka lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dundee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Paul Dundee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suokuokka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suokuokka is looking to advance position but Dundee won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dundee can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dundee is refusing to be controlled, as Suokuokka sits in half guard.
Dundee tries to kick Suokuokka off but Suokuokka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Suokuokka prevents Dundee from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dundee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suokuokka trying to control from half guard but Dundee is working away.
Suokuokka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Suokuokka lands strikes from half guard.
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.
Suokuokka is keen to just control but Dundee is a slippery customer.
Dundee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Suokuokka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dundee pinned against the cage. Dundee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dundee shoots in for a takedown but Suokuokka shows good takedown defense.
Suokuokka closes the distance and clinches up with Dundee, looking for a takedown. Suokuokka pushes Dundee against the cage but Dundee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dundee shoots in and drives through. Suokuokka sprawls well.
Dundee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suokuokka counters with a three punch combo that has Dundee backing up. Dundee nods at Suokuokka to acknowledge the strikes.
Suokuokka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dundee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suokuokka has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dundee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suokuokka gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Suokuokka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dundee fails with the takedown
and Suokuokka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Suokuokka trying to control but Dundee is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suokuokka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suokuokka scoring with some ground and pound.
Suokuokka passes Dundee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Suokuokka is looking for a kimura here.
Dundee pushes Suokuokka off looking to stand but Suokuokka dives back in and keeps control.
Dundee is refusing to be controlled, as Suokuokka sits in half guard.
Dundee is looking to escape.
Akseli Suokuokka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Suokuokka takes the fight into the clinch.
Suokuokka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suokuokka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dundee or not.
Suokuokka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Suokuokka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dundees head.
Dundee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Suokuokka - that landed with a thud.
Dundee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Suokuokka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Suokuokka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dundee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Suokuokka holds on and takes a little breather.
Dundee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dundee thows a big elbow that misses.
Dundee throws a strike but Suokuokka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dundee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suokuokka is aware though and is defending well.
Suokuokka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Suokuokka lands with a hook. Dundee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suokuokka slips a jab from Dundee.
Suokuokka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dundee.
Akseli Suokuokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Dundee.
Suokuokka instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka breaks from the clinch.
Suokuokka connects with a single shot there.
Suokuokka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dundee has time to react.
Dundee scores a takedown into full mount!
Dundee looking to control but Suokuokka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Suokuokka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dundee.
Suokuokka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Suokuokka throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Suokuokka postures up and lands a big shot to Dundee's brow.
Suokuokka 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.
Suokuokka gets to his feet. Dundee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Suokuokka throws a poor cross that misses
and Dundee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suokuokka won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suokuokka is trying to buck Dundee off.
Dundee scoring with punches and elbows.
Suokuokka regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dundee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dundee is thwarting Suokuokka's attempts to control the position.
Dundee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Suokuokka dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dundee fails with the takedown.
Akseli Suokuokka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suokuokka drives through with a takedown into Dundee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Suokuokka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Suokuokka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dundee with a poor takedown
and Suokuokka counters with a left and a right that stings Dundee.
Suokuokka scores with a shot to the body.
Dundee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suokuokka as he jumps to the side.
Akseli Suokuokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Dundee.
Suokuokka closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dundee jumps guard.
Suokuokka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dundee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dundee looks for a takedown but Suokuokka sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dundee as he avoids it easily.
Dundee shoots in but Suokuokka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suokuokka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dundee tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Suokuokka to counter with a crisp jab.
Dundee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dundee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Suokuokka counters with a stiff right hand.
Suokuokka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dundee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Suokuokka is in Dundee's guard.
Dundee has his foot on Suokuokka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suokuokka works his way back into a safe position though.
Dundee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka trying to control the position from guard on top but Dundee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suokuokka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dundee wants to stand up but Suokuokka is controlling him.
Suokuokka controlling from the top position.
Dundee wants to get back to his feet but Suokuokka passes into half guard.
Suokuokka stops Dundee from getting back to his feet.
Dundee is trying to control but can't.
Akseli Suokuokka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka content to control rather than advance.
Dundee is looking to escape.
Well, if Suokuokka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Akseli Suokuokka just wasn't active enough.
Dundee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suokuokka has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Suokuokka.
Dundee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee stops a takedown attempt from Suokuokka.
Paul Dundee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dundee looking to stall.
Suokuokka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Dundee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akseli Suokuokka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suokuokka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akseli Suokuokka!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammy Married Sokojuice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Ain't No Grave" . Sokojuice has chosen DEATH - Spirit Crusher as his entrance music. Grammy Married Sokojuice is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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236 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grammy Married Sokojuice!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Henderson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Henderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sokojuice throws a series of strikes that have Henderson backpedaling.
Sokojuice jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooh!!! Sokojuice has knocked Henderson down with a huge combo! Sokojuice steps away and waves a wobbly Henderson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Henderson is rocked!
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!
Henderson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Henderson limp body while Sokojuice jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grammy Married Sokojuice!
Grammy Married Sokojuice is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Davino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davino is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Despicable Me by Pharrell Williams. Gordon Ramsey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gordon Ramsey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Octavio Davino!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davino on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Davino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ramsey is looking to clinch but Davino is avoiding it.
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramsey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramsey.
Decent striking displayed by Ramsey there.
Ramsey lands a high kick!
Gordon Ramsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsey defending well as Davino loads up on a big left hand.
Ramsey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davino's sensitive parts.
Ramsey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Davino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramsey finds it's way round the side to connect with Davino's head.
Ramsey scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramsey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Davino's knee momentarily.
Ramsey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab lands there for Ramsey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramsey!
Ramsey lands a glancing blow to the side of Davino's head.
Davino is rocked!
Davino avoids the head kick by Ramsey.
Davino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramsey counters with a leg kick.
Davino shoots and misses
and Ramsey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Davino. Those never looked like landing.
Davino takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ramsey shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramsey connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from Davino misses.
Ramsey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramsey thuds his shin into the meat of Davino's side.
Davino looks gassed!
Ramsey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davino on his heels. He'll look to pass Davino's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramsey defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ramsey throws a good cross that connects.
Ramsey rushes Davino and presses him up against the cage.
Davino is trying to drag Ramsey to the mat but Ramsey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davino is trying to push Ramsey away but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramsey breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey connects with a leg kick. Davino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramsey cracks Davino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramsey throws a nice head kick!
Davino tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramsey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramsey scores with the left hand. Davino knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramsey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ramsey is working Davino over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ramsey landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ramsey works to advance to full mount. Davino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Davino tries to hold on but Ramsey pushes him away.
Ramsey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Davino?
Davino tries to hold on but Ramsey postures up.
Ramsey landing strikes from the mount and Davino is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsey lands a heavy elbow.
Davino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davino takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Davino is still in real trouble! Can Ramsey finish him?
Ramsey looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Davino covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Ramsey!
Gordon Ramsey retains his lightweight title!
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