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PFC 5: South vs Russian PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Bensin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvin Bensin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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209 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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, Mike Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alvin Bensin!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bensin shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense.
Bensin misses with a takedown attempt
and Killer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bensin avoids the body shot from Killer.
Bensin shoots for a double leg takedown but Killer sprawls well. He's pushed Bensin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mike Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Bensin.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Bensin tries for a takedown but Killer circles away easily
and Killer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bensin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killer sprawls well. Killer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bensin gets slowly back to his feet.
Bensin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bensin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvin Bensin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Bensin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bensin tries for a takedown but Killer circles away easily
enabling Killer to counter with a crisp jab.
Bensin looks gassed!
Bensin shoots in looking for a takedown but Killer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bensin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bensin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Killer. Beautiful body shot.
Bensin checks the leg kick.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Bensin moves out of range easily.
Bensin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bensin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Bensin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bensin shoots and misses
and Killer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bensin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bensin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bensin fails with the takedown.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mike Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bensin fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Bensin or perhaps it was just good defense by Killer which made him look bad.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Bensin blocks a head kick by Killer.
Killer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bensin misses with a takedown
and Killer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bensin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bensin somewhat.
Bensin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bensin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Killer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killer throws a head kick but Bensin moves out of range.
Bensin throws a combination that misses
and Killer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Bensin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bensin with a poor takedown
and Killer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Bensin moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Bensin moves out of range easily.
Killer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bensin shoots for a double leg takedown but Killer sprawls well. He's pushed Bensin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Killer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bensin fails with the takedown
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Bensin shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bensin avoids a kick to the body.
Bensin tries for a takedown but Killer circles away easily
enabling Killer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mike Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Bensin.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bensin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Killer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer works over Bensin's head and body with a nice combination.
Bensin is breathing heavily.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bensin shoots for a double leg takedown but Killer sprawls well. He's pushed Bensin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bensin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Killer misses
and Bensin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bensin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
Killer is doing well to control the position and prevent Bensin from advancing to side control.
Bensin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Killer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Killer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bensin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensin prevents Killer from improving his position.
Bensin is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bensin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though.
Bensin slips a nice elbow through Killer's hands, connecting with Killer's forehead.
Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bensin.
Killer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bensin.
Bensin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Killer is trying to control but can't.
Bensin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Killer is refusing to be controlled, as Bensin sits in half guard.
Killer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bensin on the ground.
Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bensin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer taking some punishment here, with Bensin in his half guard.
Killer is looking for a sweep. Bensin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bensin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Killer is trying to control but can't.
Killer wants to get back to his feet.
Killer wants to control but Bensin is keeping busy.
Bensin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bensin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bensin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer tries to avoid it but Bensin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer to the ground. Killer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bensin shoots in and drives through. Killer sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bensin shoots in looking for a takedown but Killer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bensin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Killer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bensin checks a low kick from Killer.
Killer throws a low kick but Bensin moves out of range easily.
Bensin shoots for a double leg takedown but Killer sprawls well. He's pushed Bensin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bensin misses with a takedown attempt - Killer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bensin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killer's waist but Killer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bensin off to one side.
Killer throws a lazy head kick
and Bensin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Bensin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bensin avoids the head kick by Killer.
Bensin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killer is fending him off so far but Bensin persists. Nope, Killer circles away and we're back to standing.
Bensin dives in and grabs Killer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes down on Bensin's head and hops out.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bensin dives in and grabs Killer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes down on Bensin's head and hops out.
Mike Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Bensin.
Killer lands a jab to the nose.
Killer stuffs the takedown attempt from Bensin. Bensin gets slowly back to his feet.
Bensin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer throws a head kick but Bensin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer digs a good hook to Bensin's body.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Bensin moves out of range easily.
Bensin dives in and grabs Killer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes down on Bensin's head and hops out.
Bensin fails to land the takedown.
Bensin shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Bensin moves out of range easily.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
Killer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bensin with a poor takedown
and Killer counters with a right hand to the body.
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.
Killer connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Bensin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killer circles away.
Bensin misses with a takedown
and Killer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bensin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killer's waist but Killer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bensin off to one side.
Bensin avoids the head kick by Killer.
Killer is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
Alvin Bensin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bensin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bensin somewhat.
Bensin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bensin shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Killer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bensin shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Bensin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killer but Killer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killer misses with a kick to the body.
Bensin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killer sprawls well. Killer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bensin gets slowly back to his feet.
Killer connects with a right hand. Bensin shakes it off.
Bensin has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bensin blocks a head kick by Killer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killer 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Killer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Herb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peking Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Herb has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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261 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Powerful |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Herb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peking Saint!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint drives through and clinches with Herb against the cage.
Saint misses with a knee strike.
Saint has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Herb uses from the top position.
Saint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Herb has managed to get both his arms back between Saint's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint is trying to control the position but Herb postures up.
Herb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Herb!
Saint has control of Herb's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Herb regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Herb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saint on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Saint can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herb is looking to escape.
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.
Saint thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Saint there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Saint trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saint thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint controlling the position easily from mount.
Herb is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saint throws some wild stikes that Herb manages to avoid easily.
Saint can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herb is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peking Saint dominated that round.
That's time! Herb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Herb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saint lands a glancing blow to the side of Herb's head.
It looks like John Herb has been cut.
Saint tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Herb misses with a two punch combination.
Saint drives through and clinches with Herb against the cage.
Herb is trying to break free.
Saint drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saint pulls guard successfully.
Saint has his foot on Herb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Herb works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saint wants to sweep here but Herb controlling him for the moment.
Saint bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herb's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint slips nicely into half guard.
Herb is defending against the submission attempts here by Saint.
Saint stands up from 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.
Some wild striking there from Herb.
John Herb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herb pinned against the cage. Herb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John Herb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herb misses with a head kick.
Saint misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Herb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peking Saint.
Herb misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herb throws a sloppy head kick and Saint moves out of range easily.
Herb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Saint or perhaps it was just good defense by Herb which made him look bad.
Saint throws a head kick but Herb moves out of range.
Herb throws a low kick but Saint avoids it.
Herb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Herb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Herb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saint fails with a takedown attempt.
Herb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saint.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herb lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saint jabs Herb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint misses with a combination
and Herb counters with a nice body shot.
Saint moves into the clinch.
Herb can't break the clinch.
Saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Saint with that takedown attempt.
Saint clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saint.
Saint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peking Saint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Herb's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Herb stuffs the takedown attempt from Saint. Saint gets slowly back to his feet.
Saint shoots in but Herb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herb misses with a few strikes there.
Herb swinging wildly here.
Herb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint.
John Herb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peking Saint.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herb looks to land a combination but Saint avoids it well.
Herb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint.
Saint shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herb defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herb swivels and escapes.
Herb misses with a combination
and Saint counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saint shoots in but Herb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saint clinches up against the cage.
Herb is looking to break free of the clinch but Saint has double underhooks.
Herb gets underhooks to prevent Saint's takedown attempt.
Saint throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Herb blocks it with crossed arms.
Saint jumps into guard, dragging Herb to the mat.
Saint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herb defends well.
John Herb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Herb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saint looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saint looking to control.
Saint has his feet on Herb's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice uppercut lands for Herb. That snapped Saint's head back.
Herb throws the left hand but Saint avoids the punch easily.
Herb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saint counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saint.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saint is pushing down on Herb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herb is fighting to maintain full guard but Saint has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herb keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peking Saint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saint has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peking Saint!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Swe Dish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm has chosen I Will Not Bow as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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163 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Swe Dish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Storm!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dish wants to clinch.
Storm looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dish gets a clinch.
Dish ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dish no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dish working for a triangle but Storm defends it easily.
Storm throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dish holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dish has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Storm doesn't defend quickly enough and Dish has managed to lock this one up! Can Storm escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dish on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Swe Dish!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schnee Wittchen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Hughers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wittchen comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. Matthew Hughers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Schnee Wittchen's chin.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Schnee Wittchen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Hughers!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughers takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Matthew Hughers has been cut.
Hughers fails with the takedown
and Wittchen counters with a good low kick that Hughers was not able to check.
Hughers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wittchen.
Hughers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wittchen pulls Hughers in close to prevent any damage.
Hughers is pushing down on Wittchen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wittchen is fighting to maintain full guard but Hughers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wittchen is trying is best to control the position here.
Hughers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hughers is looking to advance position but Wittchen won't allow it.
Wittchen wants to improve his position but Hughers is controlling well.
Hughers wants to pass the guard but Wittchen is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittchen wants to get back to full guard.
Hughers is working for a kimura but Wittchen is defending it quite comfortably.
Wittchen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughers on the ground.
Hughers wants to take a breather but Wittchen is having none of it.
Hughers controlling the action here.
Hughers is looking to pass Wittchen's guard but actually Wittchen recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hughers wants to control from the top but Wittchen keeps moving.
Hughers won't allow Wittchen to sweep him here.
Wittchen is trying to control the position but Hughers postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hughers trying to control the position from guard on top but Wittchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wittchen looking for a sweep. Not yet Wittchen, not yet.
Wittchen is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wittchen is looking to chop away at Hughers's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughers shoots and misses
and Wittchen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughers checks a low kick from Wittchen.
Wittchen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hughers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wittchen counters with a thumping low kick.
Schnee Wittchen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Hughers.
Wittchen scores with a leg kick.
Hughers misses with a takedown
and Wittchen counters with an outside leg kick.
Hughers looks gassed!
Wittchen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wittchen lands a left and a right that send Hughers crashing to the mat, dazed. Wittchen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hughers is rocked!
Wittchen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hughers to the canvas! Hughers doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wittchen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schnee Wittchen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Russian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and North South (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Russian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, North South!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
South shoots in and bounces Russian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
South wants to stand but Russian is controlling his posture from full guard.
South trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Russian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
South being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if South can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
South keeping full guard, as Russian tries to pass.
South is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
South wants to stand up but Russian is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fedor Russian.
South tries to clinch up
enabling Russian to counter with a crisp jab.
South displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Russian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
South tries to land a front kick but Russian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by Russian.
South fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
South throws a left and a right that both miss
and Russian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russian throws a series of punches but South moves out of range.
South is looking to clinch but Russian is avoiding it.
South shoots for a double leg takedown but Russian sprawls well. He's pushed South's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
South darts in and clinches Russian up against the cage.
Russian throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
South prevents the takedown attempt.
South jumps guard but Russian stands there with South around his waist. South gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fedor Russian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of North South.
Russian misses with an elbow strike.
South drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Russian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
South dodges an elbow strike from Russian.
Russian throws an elbow that misses.
South breaks the clinch.
South gets a double leg takedown into Russian's guard.
Russian looking for a sweep. Not yet Russian, not yet.
South throws a strike but Russian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Russian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
South is looking to stand up but Russian isn't so interested in that idea.
South being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Fedor Russian wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
South tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Russian misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Russian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Russian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and South counters with a nice double leg into guard.
South trying to control the position from guard on top but Russian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
South would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Russian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
South passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
South gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
South feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Russian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russian wants to stand up but South is controlling him.
South throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Russian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
South looking to sit in guard and control but Russian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
South wants to sweep but no luck.
Russian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. South is keeping the position for now.
Russian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Russian won't allow South to get back to his feet.
South manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Russian throws a low kick but it's checked well by South.
South looks for a takedown but Russian sprawls well.
South shoots for a double leg takedown but Russian sprawls well. He's pushed South's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian darts in and clinches South up against the cage.
South breaks the clinch.
South closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Russian's guard.
South is breathing heavily.
South wants to pass the guard but Russian is keeping the position.
Russian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Russian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
South is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Russian is trying to control the position but South postures up.
South postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
South trying to control the position from guard on top but Russian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russian wants to sweep but no luck.
South trying to control but Russian is working from the bottom.
South would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
North South 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!
South tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
South tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
South looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russian misses with a double jab
and South counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by South.
South sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Russian's guard.
South wants to get back to his feet.
Russian wants to control but South passes into side.
North South has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
South decides to stand up, so the ref orders Russian to his feet.
Russian throws a series of punches but South moves out of range.
No luck for South with that takedown attempt.
Russian misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russian takes a swing at South's ribcage but misses.
Russian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Russian throws a combination that misses
and South decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Russian's guard.
South decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
South looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
South fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fedor Russian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of North South.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
South fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Russian.
Russian clobbers South with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Russian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Russian slaps away a takedown attempt from South, before circling back to the center of the mat.
South takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russian throws a right hand that South ducks under and follows up with a left that South also avoids with ease.
South clinches up with Russian and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
South fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Russian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Russian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
South gets underhooks to prevent Russian's takedown attempt.
Russian prevents a takedown attempt there.
South takes an elbow to the forehead.
South's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
South closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russian circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Russian as South shoots in.
South shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than South was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
South can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russian is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
North South really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Russian lands the left hand.
Russian fails to land with a series of punches.
Russian throws a right and a left that South avoids nicely.
South dodges the punch combination from Russian.
South looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russian is fending him off so far but South persists. Nope, Russian circles away and we're back to standing.
South closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russian circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russian dives in and grabs South's left leg, looking for a takedown. South pushes down on Russian's head and hops out.
South circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from South. Those never looked like landing.
Russian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
South misses with a combination
and Russian counters with a left and a right that stings South.
Russian stuffs the takedown.
Fedor Russian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of North South.
Russian misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fedor Russian is winning the standup battle so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
South has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
South misses with a takedown attempt - Russian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
South keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russian.
South fails with a takedown attempt.
South checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
South shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russian sprawls well. Russian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. South gets slowly back to his feet.
Russian throws a series of punches but South moves out of range.
South misses with a double jab
and Russian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
South tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Russian shoots in looking for a takedown. South tries to sprawl out of it but Russian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. South manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
South shoots in but Russian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Russian stuffs the takedown.
South throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russian throws a series of punches but South avoids them all with ease.
South tries to score a power double leg takedown but Russian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten South somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Russian had his way with North South in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from South.
South fails with the takedown.
South fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russian throws a nice looking combination but South bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but South circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
South scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
South is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Russian is not content to let South control the position.
Russian struggling a bit here.
Russian is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from South crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Russian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Russian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Russian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Russian.
South throwing strikes but missing.
Russian has South pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
South wants to control from the top but Russian keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Russian wants to sweep here but South controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
South wants to stand but Russian is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. North South wasn't active enough on the ground.
South shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russian as he avoids it easily.
Fedor Russian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of North South.
Russian misses with a series of wild punches.
Fedor Russian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
South shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russian pinned against the cage. Russian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to North South.
I think South has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... North South!
North South is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Iram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samart Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Iram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samart Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iram darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iram.
Iram sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kennedy defending well though.
Iram working the head and body with strikes.
Iram throwing shots but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Kennedy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iram.
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. Iram connects with a nice short shot to Kennedy's temple.
Iram is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kennedy is trying to maintain the position but Iram is very close to passing his half guard.
Iram thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kennedy's head.
Iram wants to work for an arm triangle but Kennedy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Iram throwing shots but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iram throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kennedy is defending against the submission attempts here by Iram.
Kennedy wants to control but Iram is keeping busy.
Iram working over Kennedy with some ground and pound. Kennedy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kennedy wants to get back to his feet.
Iram works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kennedy tries to lock up and control but Iram gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Kennedy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kennedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kennedy is trying to maintain the position but Iram is very close to passing his half guard.
Iram wants to free his trapped foot but Kennedy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kennedy is trying to control but can't.
Iram prevents Kennedy from improving his position.
Iram working over Kennedy with some ground and pound. Kennedy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Iram content to control rather than advance.
Kennedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iram not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Iram working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kennedy's thigh. Kennedy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kennedy is trying to keep Iram in close.
Iram knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennedy on the ground.
Iram lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.
Iram in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iram postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iram passes Kennedy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy trying to hold on to Iram's head to control him but Iram postures up.
Iram wants to work for an arm triangle but Kennedy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Iram is breathing heavily.
Kennedy missing with punches from the bottom.
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back.
Kennedy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Iram dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alex Iram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iram throws a combination that misses
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy works over Iram's head and body with a nice combination.
Alex Iram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennedy wants to clinch
and Iram counters with a head kick. That will keep Kennedy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Iram closes the distance and clinches.
Kennedy is working for takedown but Iram is calmly controlling the position for now.
A hook to the body from Iram.
Kennedy fails to pull guard.
Alex Iram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samart Kennedy.
Iram ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Iram no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Iram keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Iram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kennedy is one step ahead there.
Kennedy looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy passes Iram's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Iram is looking for a sweep. Kennedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kennedy trying to control from half guard but Iram is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kennedy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Iram's head.
Kennedy wants to control but Iram is keeping him busy.
Iram missing with punches from the bottom.
Kennedy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kennedy is trying to control. Iram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iram holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kennedy is keen to just control but Iram is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kennedy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kennedy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Iram controls his leg.
Kennedy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Iram is just riding it out for now. Kennedy eventually gives up the hold.
Iram wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kennedy trying to control the action but Iram is working from the bottom.
Kennedy throwing shots but Iram is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but Iram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Alex Iram will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kennedy lands a two punch combo.
Kennedy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iram is fending him off so far but Kennedy persists. Nope, Iram circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennedy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kennedy enables Iram to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kennedy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kennedy wants to stand up but Iram is controlling him.
Kennedy keeping full guard, as Iram tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iram accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iram throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iram won't allow Kennedy to sweep him here.
Kennedy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Iram has his hands clasped together but Kennedy extends an breaks Iram's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kennedy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samart Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mats Fotoberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Valjakkala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fotoberg comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said Knock you out. Valjakkala has chosen QOTSA--No One Knows as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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272 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mats Fotoberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Juha Valjakkala!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valjakkala lands a two punch combo.
Fotoberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fotoberg throws a hook but Valjakkala avoids it easily.
Valjakkala throws a combination that misses
and Fotoberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valjakkala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fotoberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valjakkala thinking.
Fotoberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Valjakkala is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valjakkala checks a leg kick.
Fotoberg throws a shot to the body.
Valjakkala misses with a double jab
and Fotoberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fotoberg looks to land a left hand but Valjakkala moved out of range nicely.
Fotoberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Fotoberg catches Valjakkala right on the button with a cross.
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!
Valjakkala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fotoberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valjakkala misses with a combination
letting Fotoberg counter with a right hand.
Jab from Fotoberg.
Valjakkala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fotoberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fotoberg throws a shot from downtown. Valjakkala moves away and avoids it.
Valjakkala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fotoberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valjakkala throws a combination that misses
and Valjakkala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fotoberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Valjakkala off the cage and back into rage.
Valjakkala avoids the body shot from Fotoberg.
Nice jab there from Fotoberg.
Valjakkala misses with a double jab
and Fotoberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valjakkala looks gassed!
Valjakkala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Juha Valjakkala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Valjakkala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fotoberg throws a shot from downtown. Valjakkala moves away and avoids it.
Fotoberg lands a jab.
Fotoberg misses the shot to the body.
Fotoberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valjakkala.
Valjakkala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fotoberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valjakkala ducks under a wild hook from Fotoberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fotoberg lands with a cross.
Fotoberg throws a body punch but Valjakkala moves out of range.
Fotoberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Valjakkala is just out of range.
Valjakkala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fotoberg scores with a punch to the head.
Fotoberg tests Valjakkala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fotoberg misses with a straight right.
Fotoberg scores with a hook to the body. Valjakkala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fotoberg scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Fotoberg misses.
Fotoberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fotoberg misses with a looping left.
Fotoberg misses with a body shot.
Fotoberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fotoberg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fotoberg connects with a crisp jab.
Fotoberg with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valjakkala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fotoberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valjakkala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valjakkala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valjakkala moves out of range as Fotoberg strikes.
Fotoberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Fotoberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Fotoberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valjakkala throws a combination that misses
and Fotoberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fotoberg missing with a left hand there. Valjakkala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valjakkala takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valjakkala throws a combination that misses
and Fotoberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fotoberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valjakkala.
Fotoberg misses with a body shot.
Fotoberg scores with a hook.
Fotoberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valjakkalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fotoberg throws a nice looking combination but Valjakkala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Fotoberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fotoberg misses with a body shot.
Valjakkala misses with a combination
and Fotoberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fotoberg looks to land a right hand but Valjakkala moved out of range.
Valjakkala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fotoberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fotoberg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valjakkala's sensitive parts.
Fotoberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fotoberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fotoberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valjakkala. Valjakkala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fotoberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Valjakkala back to the cage. Fotoberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fotoberg scores with a jab to the body.
Fotoberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valjakkala was well out of range. Poor timing from Fotoberg.
Valjakkala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Valjakkala as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Fotoberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Fotoberg. Beautiful body shot.
Valjakkala defending well as Fotoberg loads up on a big left hand.
Valjakkala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fotoberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fotoberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valjakkala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fotoberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fotoberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valjakkala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fotoberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fotoberg lands with an overhand left.
Valjakkala falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Fotoberg counter with a right hand.
Fotoberg jabs at Valjakkala's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valjakkala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valjakkala is breathing heavily.
Valjakkala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Fotoberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fotoberg.
Fotoberg throws a hook but Valjakkala blocks it.
A slow jab from Fotoberg misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fotoberg misses the jab.
Fotoberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fotoberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valjakkala circles away quickly and effectively.
Fotoberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fotoberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Valjakkala walks into a straight right hand from Fotoberg.
Fotoberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valjakkala can do to turn this around?
Valjakkala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valjakkala ducks under a wild hook from Fotoberg.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Valjakkala might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fotoberg has got the better of the exchanges.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fotoberg.
Fotoberg jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valjakkala misses with a double jab
and Fotoberg counters with a left to the body.
Fotoberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Valjakkala.
A big left from Fotoberg misses.
Valjakkala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fotoberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fotoberg lands a jab to Valjakkala's midsection.
Fotoberg misses with a body shot.
Fotoberg throws a hook but Valjakkala avoids it easily.
Fotoberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valjakkala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fotoberg takes a swing at Valjakkala's ribcage but misses.
Fotoberg thuds a left hand into Valjakkala's body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Valjakkala in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valjakkala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fotoberg.
Fotoberg misses with a straight right.
Valjakkala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fotoberg.
Fotoberg misses the jab.
Fotoberg misses with a body shot.
Fotoberg looks to land a left hand but Valjakkala moved out of range nicely.
Valjakkala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fotoberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fotoberg works the jab nicely.
Juha Valjakkala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fotoberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Valjakkala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fotoberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fotoberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Valjakkala misses with a combination
and Fotoberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Fotoberg misses with an uppercut.
Valjakkala misses with a double jab
and Fotoberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fotoberg throws a lazy right hand but Valjakkala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fotoberg loads up on a big right hand but Valjakkala slips the punch.
Fotoberg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Valjakkala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fotoberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valjakkala misses with a combination
and Fotoberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valjakkala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fotoberg throws out the jab.
Fotoberg lands a nice hook to Valjakkala's body. Valjakkala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fotoberg swings for the body but Valjakkala moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fotoberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valjakkala scrambles back to his feet.
Mats Fotoberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Valjakkala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fotoberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fotoberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valjakkala doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fotoberg misses the jab.
Valjakkala defending well as Fotoberg loads up on a big left hand.
Fotoberg jabs Valjakkala right on the nose. Valjakkala blinks but takes it well.
Valjakkala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fotoberg throws a body punch but Valjakkala moves out of range.
Fotoberg with a hook.
Valjakkala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fotoberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Valjakkala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valjakkala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Fotoberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valjakkala doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fotoberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Valjakkala.
Valjakkala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fotoberg connects with a body shot that sends Valjakkala's belly button to the back.
Fotoberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valjakkala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Fotoberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fotoberg throws a solid leg kick but Valjakkala takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fotoberg.
Fotoberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valjakkala counters with a one-two to the body.
Valjakkala checks a leg kick.
Valjakkala throws a combination that misses
and Fotoberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fotoberg throws a jab when Valjakkala was well out of range.
Fotoberg throws out a loose jab but Valjakkala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valjakkala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fotoberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fotoberg, as that shot connected.
Fotoberg scores with a jab.
Fotoberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Valjakkala moves away from the strike by Fotoberg.
Fotoberg takes a swing at Valjakkala's ribcage but misses.
Fotoberg misses with a body shot.
Fotoberg lands with a right hand.
Valjakkala misses with a combination
and Fotoberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valjakkala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fotoberg connects with the punch.
Valjakkala slips a jab from Fotoberg.
Valjakkala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fotoberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valjakkala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fotoberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Valjakkala misses with a combination
enabling Fotoberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Fotoberg misses with a right hand
and Valjakkala counters with a three punch combo that has Fotoberg backing up. Fotoberg nods at Valjakkala to acknowledge the strikes.
Valjakkala defending well as Fotoberg loads up on a big left hand.
Fotoberg throws a hook to the side of Valjakkala's head but Valjakkala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valjakkala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Fotoberg counter with a right hand.
Valjakkala slips a straight right by Fotoberg.
Valjakkala throws a combination that misses
and Fotoberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valjakkala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fotoberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valjakkala counters with a two punch combo.
Valjakkala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fotoberg counters with a left to the body.
Juha Valjakkala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fotoberg tries to score with a low kick but Valjakkala moves his leg out of the way.
Fotoberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valjakkala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valjakkala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fotoberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valjakkala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fotoberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valjakkala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fotoberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fotoberg dips to his left and cracks Valjakkala with an uppercut!
Fotoberg misses the shot to the body.
Fotoberg looks to land a right hand but Valjakkala moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Fotoberg.
Fotoberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valjakkala slips a jab and a cross from Fotoberg.
Fotoberg lands a really nice looking cross but Valjakkala seems unphased.
Valjakkala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fotoberg.
A low kick from Fotoberg misses
and Valjakkala counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala misses with a double jab
and Fotoberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Valjakkala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fotoberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fotoberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fotoberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valjakkala.
Valjakkala drops his hands momentarily and Fotoberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valjakkala throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Fotoberg counter with a right hand.
Fotoberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valjakkala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fotoberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Fotoberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Fotoberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valjakkala was well out of range. Poor timing from Fotoberg.
Fotoberg lands a nice shot that snaps Valjakkala's head back.
Fotoberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Fotoberg.
Valjakkala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valjakkala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valjakkala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Valjakkala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fotoberg throws a shot from downtown. Valjakkala moves away and avoids it.
Fotoberg misses with a body shot.
Mats Fotoberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fotoberg scores with a punch to the head.
Valjakkala throws a combination that misses
and Fotoberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fotoberg lands with a nice body punch.
Fotoberg misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Fotoberg - just one landing.
Fotoberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valjakkala's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valjakkala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valjakkala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fotoberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valjakkala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fotoberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valjakkala scrambles back to his feet.
Fotoberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Fotoberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fotoberg 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Fotoberg!
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