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FCD 20: Natsuki vs Rhoads 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Baldwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzianowski comes to the cage accompanied by Dawaj na ring. Mariusz Pudzianowski looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldwin has managed to clinch.
Pudzianowski successfully pulls guard.
Pudzianowski working a defensive guard here.
Baldwin passes Pudzianowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Baldwin passes to side control.
Pudzianowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Baldwin tries to advance to mount but Pudzianowski denies him.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet but Baldwin drags him back down.
Baldwin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Baldwin throws an elbow but Pudzianowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Baldwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baldwin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baldwin is looking to take a break and control but Pudzianowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is pushing Baldwin's head away, looking to escape. Baldwin manages to hold on to the position though.
Pudzianowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pudzianowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baldwin on the ground.
Baldwin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pudzianowski is avoiding damage well.
Baldwin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pudzianowski regains half guard.
Baldwin wants to free his trapped foot but Pudzianowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baldwin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pudzianowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Baldwin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pudzianowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baldwin is keen to just control but Pudzianowski is a slippery customer.
Pudzianowski is pressing down on Baldwin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baldwin won't allow Pudzianowski to sweep him here.
Baldwin trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Baldwin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pudzianowski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baldwin looking to pass the guard.
Baldwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brandon Baldwin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pudzianowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baldwin counters by moving into the clinch.
Pudzianowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but Baldwin shows good takedown defense.
Baldwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Baldwin lands with a nice combination. Pudzianowski backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Baldwin looking to score a takedown here. Pudzianowski is defending well but Baldwin drives through and ends up in Pudzianowski's guard.
Baldwin wants to control from the top but Pudzianowski keeps moving.
Baldwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Pudzianowski is retaining full guard.
Pudzianowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baldwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baldwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baldwin pushing down on Pudzianowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baldwin wants to free his trapped foot but Pudzianowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baldwin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pudzianowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baldwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baldwin.
Pudzianowski trying to control here.
Baldwin wants to work for an arm triangle but Pudzianowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pudzianowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Baldwin from advancing position.
Pudzianowski tries to roll over but Baldwin keeps him under control.
Baldwin is looking to advance position but Pudzianowski won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Baldwin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pudzianowski has closed the distance and engaged Baldwin in a clinch.
Baldwin tries for a takedown but Pudzianowski manages to get underhooks.
Pudzianowski fails to pull guard.
Baldwin can't break the clinch.
Baldwin pulls guard.
Pudzianowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pudzianowski won't allow Baldwin to sweep him here.
Pudzianowski wants to stand but Baldwin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baldwin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Baldwin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baldwin fails to pull guard.
Pudzianowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin trying to keep a closed guard but Pudzianowski is proving a slippery customer.
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pudzianowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pudzianowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski tries to stand but Baldwin is controlling from the bottom.
Pudzianowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baldwin's head.
Pudzianowski wants to stand but Baldwin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pudzianowski stands up and waves to Baldwin to follow him.
Baldwin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pudzianowski to the mat! Pudzianowski manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing Baldwin from controlling successfully.
Baldwin stopping the sweep attempt from Pudzianowski.
Baldwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pudzianowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baldwin.
Pudzianowski trying to keep a closed guard but Baldwin is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baldwin trying to control the action but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Pudzianowski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baldwin connects with a decent elbow.
Baldwin grinds an elbow into Pudzianowski's temple.
Pudzianowski regains half guard.
Baldwin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pudzianowski's head.
Pudzianowski wants to improve his position but Baldwin is controlling well.
Baldwin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pudzianowski!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski working to try and regain half guard.
Baldwin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pudzianowski's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pudzianowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Baldwin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pudzianowski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pudzianowski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pudzianowski misses with a kick to the body.
Pudzianowski has his takedown stuffed
and Baldwin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baldwin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Baldwin 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! This is the final round!
Pudzianowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baldwin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a big right hand that misses.
Baldwin throwing strikes from guard but Pudzianowski blocks nicely.
Baldwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Pudzianowski is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudzianowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pudzianowski pulls Baldwin in close to prevent any damage.
Pudzianowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pudzianowski shoots and misses
and Baldwin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pudzianowski is looking for a triangle but Baldwin pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pudzianowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pudzianowski tries to strike from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baldwin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baldwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baldwin stands and steps away. Pudzianowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pudzianowski tries to keep at a distance but Baldwin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pudzianowski breaks the clinch.
Pudzianowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Baldwin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pudzianowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baldwin circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Pudzianowski as Baldwin shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski moves into range and clinches up with Baldwin.
Pudzianowski dodges an elbow strike from Baldwin.
Baldwin wants to stall.
Pudzianowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pudzianowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Baldwin clinches with his opponent.
Pudzianowski gets control of Baldwin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pudzianowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Baldwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pudzianowski's guard.
Pudzianowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baldwin is working away from the top position though.
Pudzianowski is refusing to be controlled, as Baldwin sits in half guard.
Baldwin is pressing down on Pudzianowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pudzianowski is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin prevents Pudzianowski from improving his position.
Pudzianowski is trying to stand back up but Baldwin is controlling him
Baldwin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pudzianowski defends it well.
Pudzianowski gets full guard.
Baldwin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brandon Baldwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baldwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pudzianowski is keeping the position for now.
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.
Baldwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Pudzianowski has wrist control.
Pudzianowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Pudzianowski is working hard here to advance position.
Baldwin advances position into side control!
Pudzianowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Baldwin.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Baldwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baldwin decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Baldwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baldwin 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Baldwin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Misoshima Yokohama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Angus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misoshima Yokohama has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Misoshima Yokohama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vince Angus!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yokohama drops his hands momentarily and Angus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yokohama walks into a stiff left hand from Angus.
Angus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yokohama scores a takedown into full mount!
Yokohama is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Angus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yokohama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angus is looking to get to half guard.
Yokohama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yokohama is stalling here but it's allowed Angus to get half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yokohama is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Misoshima Yokohama wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Yokohama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Angus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yokohama with a poor takedown
and Angus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Angus throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Angus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yokohama being controlled here, momentarily.
Yokohama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Angus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yokohama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Angus wants to control from the top but Yokohama keeps moving.
Yokohama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yokohama has his foot on Angus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Angus works his way back into a safe position though.
Angus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yokohama looking to control.
Angus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yokohama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vince Angus.
Yokohama has his takedown stuffed
and Angus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yokohama won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misoshima Yokohama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yokohama struggling a bit here.
Yokohama is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angus controls the position.
Yokohama is not content to let Angus control the position.
A lull in the action here as Angus stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Angus dominated that round.
That's time! Yokohama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yokohama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yokohama takes one to the chin there.
Angus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yokohama, pushing him back against the cage.
Angus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yokohama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Angus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Angus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yokohama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Angus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yokohama is trying to maintain the position but Angus is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angus drops an elbow to the side of Yokohama's head.
Yokohama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Angus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yokohama actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angus trying to control the pace.
Yokohama won't allow Angus to pass to mount.
Angus is thwarting Yokohama's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angus controlling the action here.
Yokohama looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Angus in particular looking to stall.
Angus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yokohama reverses the position - he's now on top in Angus's guard.
Yokohama trying to control the position from guard on top but Angus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Misoshima Yokohama wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Angus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Misoshima Yokohama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Angus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Angus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yokohama's head backwards.
Angus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Angus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yokohama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yokohama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Angus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yokohama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Angus has passed into half guard!
Yokohama won't allow Angus to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vince Angus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Angus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yokohama.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yokohama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yokohama with a poor takedown
and Angus counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Angus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Yokohama with a poor takedown
and Angus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yokohama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Angus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yokohama wants to clinch
and Angus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yokohama looking for a guillotine here but Angus defends easily.
Angus thows a big elbow that misses.
Yokohama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Angus wants to stand but Yokohama is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angus wants to pass the guard but Yokohama is keeping the position.
Angus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yokohama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Angus controls the pace.
Angus tries to free his leg and advance position but Yokohama is retaining full guard.
Angus content to stall in guard here.
Angus postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Angus stays in close to Yokohama's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vince Angus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Angus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angus lunges at Yokohama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yokohama's hand.
Angus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Angus misses with a two punch combination.
Yokohama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Angus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yokohama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yokohama trying to control the position.
Angus trying to control but Yokohama is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Angus tries to free his leg and advance position but Yokohama is retaining full guard.
Angus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Angus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Angus takes the fight into the clinch.
Yokohama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Angus smiles and moves away.
Yokohama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Angus counters with a three punch combo that has Yokohama backing up. Yokohama nods at Angus to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misoshima Yokohama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yokohama tries for a takedown but Angus circles away easily
and Angus counters with a series of strikes. Yokohama will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angus sizes up Yokohama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yokohama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Angus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yokohama on the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Angus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vince Angus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Angus looks to land a combination. Yokohama sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Angus punishes Yokohama's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yokohama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Angus lands with an uppercut that bounces Yokohama off the cage and back into rage.
Misoshima Yokohama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angus lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Angus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Angus 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Angus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Ibragimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spaz Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Ibragimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spaz Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibragimov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ibragimov trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Mcgee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcgee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibragimov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ibragimov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ibragimov wants to pass the guard but Mcgee is keeping the position.
Mcgee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcgee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibragimov defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragimov wants to stand but Mcgee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mcgee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibragimov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibragimov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcgee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibragimov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcgee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibragimov defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibragimov defends it easily.
Ibragimov wants to stand but Mcgee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ibragimov stands up from Mcgee's guard - Ibragimov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ibragimov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgee.
Ibragimov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee gets full guard.
Mcgee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibragimov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgee looks gassed!
Ibragimov wants to pass the guard but Mcgee is keeping the position.
Mcgee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibragimov defends it easily.
Ibragimov wants to get up but he can't break Mcgee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mcgee tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibragimov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibragimov has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgee's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibragimov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Mcgee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibragimov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibragimov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ibragimov trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Ibragimov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgee is retaining full guard.
Ibragimov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcgee on the ground.
Ibragimov trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Ibragimov wants to stand but Mcgee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mcgee looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spaz Mcgee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mcgee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ibragimov swivels and escapes.
Mcgee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ibragimov sprawls well initially but Mcgee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcgee is trying to control. Ibragimov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibragimov tries to roll over but Mcgee keeps him under control.
Ibragimov wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgee is taking a breather. Ibragimov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ibragimov is staying active underneath Mcgee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ibragimov is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Spaz Mcgee.
Ibragimov throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgee fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragimov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ibragimov wants to take a breather but Mcgee is having none of it.
Mcgee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ibragimov wants to control but Mcgee is keeping him busy.
Mcgee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgee is breathing heavily.
Mcgee is pressing down on Ibragimov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ibragimov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgee has his foot on Ibragimov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibragimov works his way back into a safe position though.
Ibragimov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcgee moves into full guard.
Ibragimov trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Ibragimov is posturing up here but Mcgee has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ibragimov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ibragimov has to tap! Slick submission there by Mcgee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spaz Mcgee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Malinowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geter Done (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malinowsky comes to the cage accompanied by Pride. Andrew Malinowsky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Geter Done's chin.
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249 lbs
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233 lbs
11 - 21 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Malinowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geter Done!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malinowsky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Done counters with a crisp one two that drops Malinowsky! Done thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Malinowsky to his feet! Malinowsky is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malinowsky shoots and misses
and Done moves into the clinch.
Done lands an elbow just above Malinowsky 's eye.
It looks like Andrew Malinowsky has been cut.
Done breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Done clinches.
Done has clasped his hands together around Malinowsky's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Done scoring with punches and elbows.
Done cracks Malinowsky with a big elbow.
Done scoring with punches from side control.
Done landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Malinowsky is rocked!
A big shot lands for Done! That's hurt Malinowsky! Will he recover? Done fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geter Done!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Spiegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiegel has chosen Tank by The Seatbelts as his entrance music. 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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160 lbs
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25
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spike Spiegel!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Spiegel tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones tries to clinch
and Spiegel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Spiegel.
Spiegel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries to clinch
and Spiegel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones wants to clinch
and Spiegel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to clinch
and Spiegel counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Spiegel does it's job there.
Jones wants to clinch but Spiegel slips to the side
and Spiegel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spiegel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Spiegel counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Spiegel off balance momentarily.
Spiegel throws a big shot that misses.
Spiegel lands a body shot.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Spiegel counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Spiegel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spiegel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spiegel counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones is rocked!
Spiegel misses with a few strikes there.
Spiegel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Spiegel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spiegel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
A lazy left from Spiegel finds it's target.
Spiegel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Spiegel tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spiegel.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Spiegel blocks with his arms.
Spiegel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spiegel counters with a straight right hand.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Spiegel counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spiegel counters with a straight right hand.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spiegel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spiegel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paul Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones closes the distance but Spiegel moves to the side
letting Spiegel counter with a right hand.
Jones looks to clinch
and Spiegel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spiegel, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spiegel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spiegel blocking some punches.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Spiegel.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Spiegel blocks it.
Spiegel breaks the clinch.
Spiegel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones tries to clinch but Spiegel moves away
and Spiegel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spiegel lands a slapping body shot.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spiegel counters with a two punch combo.
Spiegel lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spiegel throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones looks to clinch
and Spiegel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spiegel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
A jab from Spiegel does it's job there.
Spiegel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spiegel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spiegel counters with a straight right hand.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spiegel counters with a left to the body.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiegel jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Spiegel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spiegel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spiegel counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spiegel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Spiegel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spiegel misses the jab.
Spiegel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones wants to clinch but Spiegel slips to the side
and Spiegel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spiegel is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Spiegel circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spiegel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones moves to clinch but Spiegel breaks away
and Spiegel counters with a left to the body.
Jones looks to clinch
and Spiegel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spiegel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spiegel counters with a nice uppercut.
Spiegel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spiegel counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Spiegel to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circling - Spiegel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spiegel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch
enabling Spiegel to counter with a crisp jab.
Spiegel throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Spiegel lands a shoulder strike.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spiegel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spiegel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spiegel throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Spike Spiegel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Spiegel to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones moves to clinch but Spiegel breaks away
and Spiegel counters with a stiff right hand.
Spiegel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spiegel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
enabling Spiegel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Jones! He's out on his feet! Spiegel rushes in and drops Jones with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Spike Spiegel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burrhus Frederic Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skinner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Land of Confusion-Disturbed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
210 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Burrhus Frederic Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skinner wants to clinch
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skinner tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skinner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Skinner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skinner wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skinner moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is pressing down on Skinner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skinner is holding on for now.
Skinner wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skinner is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Skinner could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Silva has cracked it and Skinner is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Silva!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Skerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daley Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
134 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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20
141 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Skerlik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov shoots in and gets a takedown into Skerlik's guard.
Borisov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Skerlik dives on top into guard.
Borisov keeping full guard, as Skerlik tries to pass.
Skerlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Borisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skerlik wants to pass the guard but Borisov is keeping the position.
Borisov has his foot on Skerlik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skerlik works his way back into a safe position though.
Skerlik wants to pass the guard but Borisov is keeping the position.
Borisov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skerlik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borisov working a defensive guard here.
Skerlik drops back looking for a leg! Borisov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Borisov manages to kick Skerlik off! Skerlik jumps back into Borisov's guard.
Skerlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Borisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skerlik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borisov trying to control the position.
Skerlik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borisov looking for a triangle here. Skerlik is fighting it but it looks tight! Borisov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Skerlik is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daley Borisov!
Daley Borisov is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pixar Bonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonan comes into the arena with Morbid Angel - Immortal Rites blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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26
179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pixar Bonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Cook!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonan throws a right and a left that Cook avoids nicely.
Cook circles away from the clinch attempt
so Cook counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bonan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cook working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonan's head.
Cook working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonan's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cook got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cook has managed to get both his arms back between Bonan's legs - danger averted.
Bonan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cook is controlling him.
Bonan wants to sweep but no luck.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bonan tries to get out of the position.
Bonan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bonan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cook preventing the sweep.
Bonan trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cook wants to pass the guard but Bonan is keeping the position.
Cook advances to half guard.
Bonan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cook.
Bonan wants to get back to full guard but Cook has mounted him!
Cook lands a nice shot to the head.
Bonan is desperately trying to improve his position but Cook has a good base and remains in mount.
Bonan tries to hold on but Cook postures up.
Cook with shots to the head and body - Bonan looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cook avoids the attempt from Bonan to control.
Bonan is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cook lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cook breaks from Bonan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cook connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cook landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonan is bucking up trying to escape but Cook cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cook fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cook lands a nice shot to the head.
Bonan is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Cook.
Cook dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Bonan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bonan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cook working the ground and pound effectively.
Cook lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonan tries to lock up and control but Cook gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cook lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cook is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cook breaks from Bonan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Bonan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bonan regains half guard.
Cook winds up and cracks Bonan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cook prevents Bonan from improving his position.
Cook passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bonan!
Cook postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bonan looks a forlorn figure.
Cook lands a big shot there that rocks Bonan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook scoring with strikes but Bonan is staying in there.
Bonan can't escape the position.
Bonan is working hard here to advance position.
Cook looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bonan is bucking up trying to escape but Cook cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cook lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bonan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bonan is looking to get to half guard.
Cook working the ground and pound effectively.
Bonan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bonan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bonan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Cook dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cook misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonan counters with a series of strikes. Cook will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bonan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cook circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonan misses with a two punch combination.
Cook with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonan counters with a series of strikes. Cook will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bonan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonan throws a series of punches but Cook avoids them all with ease.
Cook slips under a jab from Bonan.
Cook tries for a takedown but Bonan circles away easily
and Bonan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pixar Bonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Cook.
A punch combination from Bonan misses.
Pixar Bonan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bonan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bonan.
It looks like Jason Cook has been cut.
Bonan looks to land a combination but Cook avoids it well.
Bonan doesn't manage to clinch there - Cook circles away.
A combination from Bonan does no damage.
Bonan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonan tries to clinch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bonan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cook dodges the punch combination from Bonan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonan lands the left hand.
Bonan moves in looking to clinch but Cook pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bonan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonan takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Bonan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook gets caught flat footed, as Bonan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cook landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Pixar Bonan has been cut.
Cook working the ground and pound effectively.
Bonan is working to get back to half guard.
Bonan wants to get back to his feet.
Cook looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cook working Bonan over with strikes here.
Jason Cook has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cook with good strikes from the mount here!
Cook looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cook with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cook lands a big shot there that rocks Bonan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bonan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bonan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonan wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Bonan preventing the sweep.
Cook controls Bonan momentarily but Bonan frees himself.
Bonan won't allow Cook to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pixar Bonan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonan swinging wildly here.
Cook with a poor takedown
and Bonan counters with a left and a right that stings Cook.
Bonan looks to land a combination but Cook avoids it well.
Cook misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonan counters with a single leg into guard. Cook didn't expect that.
Bonan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pixar Bonan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cook with a poor takedown
and Bonan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pixar Bonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Cook.
Cook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonan.
Bonan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonan looks to land a combination but Cook avoids it well.
A punch combination from Bonan misses.
Cook tries for a takedown but Bonan circles away easily
and Bonan counters with a three punch combo that has Cook backing up. Cook nods at Bonan to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cook with a poor takedown
and Bonan counters with a left and a right that stings Cook.
Bonan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bonan jabs at Cook's body.
Cook has his takedown stuffed
and Bonan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bonan swinging wildly here.
Bonan throws a series of punches but Cook moves out of range.
Cook shoots and misses
letting Bonan counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bonan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bonan!
Bonan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonan tries to clinch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook dodges the punch combination from Bonan.
Cook with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cook ducks right into an uppercut from Bonan.
Bonan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cook dodges the punch combination from Bonan.
Cook with a poor takedown
and Bonan counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonan scores with a nice strike.
Bonan moves to clinch but Cook breaks away
and Cook counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bonan wants to stand but Cook is controlling the position.
Cook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonan is keeping the position for now.
Bonan kicks Cook off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonan misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonan lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pixar Bonan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 28:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Cook!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Johnnie Rico has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnnie Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Bader!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader with a poor takedown
enabling Rico to counter with a crisp jab.
Rico connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bader momentarily.
Bader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rico connects with a body shot.
Rico stalks Bader and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bader's face. Bader staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rico connects with a right hand. Bader shakes it off.
A jab from Rico finds it's way through Bader's defenses.
Rico is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bader looks gassed!
Rico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bader walks into a straight right hand from Rico.
Johnnie Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Rico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bader doesn't seem phased though.
Rico cracks a nice hook into Bader's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rico duly obliges.
Bader takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rico moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Rico.
Bader is rocked!
Bader is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Rico just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Bader has gone limp, and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnnie Rico!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isamu Natsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wylde Rhoads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isamu Natsuki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Wylde Rhoads!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natsuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Natsuki wants to slow Wylde Rhoads down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Natsuki.
Natsuki throws a leg kick which misses Wylde Rhoads's front leg but catches the back leg as Wylde Rhoads tries to avoid it.
Natsuki tries to land a leg kick but Wylde Rhoads saw it coming and moves away.
Wylde Rhoads throws an off balance right hand
and Natsuki counters with a takedown into side control.
Wylde Rhoads is letting Natsuki control him for a moment.
Wylde Rhoads is not content to let Natsuki control the position.
Natsuki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wylde Rhoads is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Natsuki controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki is trying to get an arm triangle but Wylde Rhoads is defending well.
Wylde Rhoads seems a little lost for a moment, as Natsuki dominates the positioning.
Natsuki landing a few strikes.
Natsuki trying to control the action but Wylde Rhoads is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Natsuki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Natsuki working the ground and pound from side control.
Natsuki landing strikes.
Natsuki 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.
Natsuki controlling the position from side mount.
Natsuki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wylde Rhoads keeps working.
Natsuki is trying to get an arm triangle but Wylde Rhoads is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki trying to control the position but Wylde Rhoads is working away.
Wylde Rhoads on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wylde Rhoads tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Natsuki misses with the ground and pound.
Natsuki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wylde Rhoads some visible discomfort.
Natsuki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wylde Rhoads is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wylde Rhoads wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Natsuki wants to control but Wylde Rhoads is keeping him busy.
Natsuki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wylde Rhoads sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Natsuki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wylde Rhoads has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Natsuki trying to control the action but Wylde Rhoads is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isamu Natsuki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wylde Rhoads takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Natsuki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wylde Rhoads's half guard.
Wylde Rhoads really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Natsuki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Natsuki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wylde Rhoads blocking the ground and pound attempt from Natsuki.
Natsuki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wylde Rhoads!
Natsuki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Natsuki controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki throwing strikes here but Wylde Rhoads is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Natsuki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Natsuki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wylde Rhoads for as long as he can get away with.
Wylde Rhoads is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Natsuki with shots to the head and body - Wylde Rhoads looks very uncomfortable down there.
Natsuki raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natsuki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Natsuki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wylde Rhoads in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Natsuki with shots to the head and body - Wylde Rhoads looks very uncomfortable down there.
Natsuki landing strikes from the mount and Wylde Rhoads is in trouble!
Wylde Rhoads is breathing heavily.
Natsuki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Natsuki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Natsuki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Natsuki looking to finish Wylde Rhoads with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wylde Rhoads!
Natsuki controlling his opponent.
Natsuki throws some wild stikes that Wylde Rhoads manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki working Wylde Rhoads over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Natsuki lands a nice shot to the head.
Natsuki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Natsuki breaks from Wylde Rhoads's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Natsuki dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Natsuki controlling the position easily from mount.
Natsuki dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isamu Natsuki dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Natsuki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Natsuki throws a leg kick but Wylde Rhoads sees it coming and moves out of range.
Natsuki throws a leg kick but Wylde Rhoads checks it.
Natsuki has a takedown stuffed.
Natsuki blocks a jab.
Wylde Rhoads takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde Rhoads looks to land a right hand but Natsuki moved out of range.
Natsuki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Natsuki shoots in for a double leg but Wylde Rhoads sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki misses with a jab to the body
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a straight right hand.
Natsuki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wylde Rhoads's calf.
That kick from Natsuki tenderised Wylde Rhoads's leg. Wylde Rhoads is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wylde Rhoads missing with a left hand there. Natsuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Natsuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Wylde Rhoads to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isamu Natsuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Natsuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Natsuki throws out a leg kick but Wylde Rhoads moves out of range and Natsuki only half commits.
Natsuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wylde Rhoads.
Natsuki misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jake Wylde Rhoads is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Natsuki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wylde Rhoads sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Natsuki shoots in but Wylde Rhoads avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Natsuki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wylde Rhoads's calf.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a hook. Natsuki ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Natsuki. That's going to slow Wylde Rhoads down.
Wylde Rhoads blocks a low kick nicely.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a looping left.
Natsuki throws a leg kick but Wylde Rhoads sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Natsuki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Natsuki with a couple of short strikes.
Natsuki punching from mount but Wylde Rhoads doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Natsuki unloads with some shots from mount but Wylde Rhoads bucks and avoids them well.
Natsuki throwing strikes here but Wylde Rhoads is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wylde Rhoads because Natsuki loaded up on that one.
Natsuki trying to control but Wylde Rhoads is having none of it.
Natsuki lands with some strikes.
Natsuki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wylde Rhoads can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Natsuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wylde Rhoads can do to turn this around?
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!
Natsuki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wylde Rhoads is looking to escape.
Natsuki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isamu Natsuki clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wylde Rhoads checks the leg kick nicely there.
Isamu Natsuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natsuki misses with a takedown
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a stiff right hand.
Natsuki wants to land a leg kick but Wylde Rhoads is out of range.
Natsuki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Natsuki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Natsuki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natsuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wylde Rhoads is not content to let Natsuki control the position.
Natsuki scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki controlling the position from side mount.
Wylde Rhoads defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Wylde Rhoads's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Natsuki taking a breather here.
Wylde Rhoads is looking for a sweep.
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.
Natsuki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Natsuki lands an elbow.
Natsuki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wylde Rhoads, who protects the arm well.
Wylde Rhoads dodges the ground and pound from Natsuki.
Natsuki is looking to take a break and control but Wylde Rhoads is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wylde Rhoads is looking to regain half guard here but Natsuki keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Natsuki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here.
Wylde Rhoads is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Natsuki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wylde Rhoads is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki is working Wylde Rhoads over with some ground and pound from side control.
Natsuki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wylde Rhoads taking a bit of punishment here - Natsuki scoring with strikes.
Natsuki working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Natsuki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Natsuki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Natsuki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isamu Natsuki had his way with Jake Wylde Rhoads in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Natsuki wants to land a leg kick but Wylde Rhoads is out of range.
Natsuki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Natsuki slips under a jab from Wylde Rhoads.
Natsuki wants to slow Wylde Rhoads down by chopping away at his legs.
Natsuki fails to land the takedown.
Natsuki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wylde Rhoads is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natsuki wants to slow Wylde Rhoads down by chopping away at his legs.
Wylde Rhoads rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Natsuki counters with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Wylde Rhoads.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Natsuki lands strikes from half guard.
Natsuki trying to control the pace.
Natsuki trying to mount his opponent but Wylde Rhoads defends it.
Natsuki controlling the action here.
Jake Wylde Rhoads has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki wants to pass the guard but Wylde Rhoads is defending well.
Wylde Rhoads is in trouble now - Natsuki has advanced to mount!
Natsuki breaks from Wylde Rhoads's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki dominating with strikes here.
Wylde Rhoads is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Natsuki working Wylde Rhoads over with strikes here.
Wylde Rhoads tries to reverse the position but Natsuki maintains control.
Natsuki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wylde Rhoads taking shots to the head.
Wylde Rhoads is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Natsuki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Natsuki with shots to the head and body - Wylde Rhoads looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wylde Rhoads is still in real trouble! Can Natsuki finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki dominating with strikes here.
Wylde Rhoads seems to have recovered his senses.
Wylde Rhoads is in a horrible position here. Natsuki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Natsuki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wylde Rhoads is rocked!
Natsuki controlling the position easily from mount.
Isamu Natsuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isamu Natsuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Natsuki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:42
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:42
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isamu Natsuki!
Isamu Natsuki retains his light heavyweight title!
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