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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Rakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saint Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pate Rakko!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard has closed the distance and engaged Rakko in a clinch.
Bernard scores a nice knee to the body.
Rakko looks gassed!
Bernard lands an elbow that stopped Rakko in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernard crunches a lovely knee into Rakko's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Bernard.
A knee to the head by Bernard.
It looks like Pate Rakko has been cut.
Rakko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bernard landing knees to the head.
Bernard working Rakko over with knees to the body.
Bernard lands a good knee to the midsection. Rakko won't want to take too many of those.
Bernard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bernard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from Bernard.
Bernard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bernard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rakko's face.
Bernard lands a shot to the body.
Bernard crunches a lovely knee into Rakko's ribcage.
Bernard lands an elbow inside that Rakko shrugs off.
Bernard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bernard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rakko takes an elbow to the temple.
Bernard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard lands a nice uppercut.
Rakko is rocked!
Nice body punch from Bernard.
Rakko is still on wobbly legs! Can Bernard finish him?
Bernard lands a big knee to the head and Rakko goes down! Bernard pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saint Bernard!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alpha Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Tutankhamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alpha Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Young Tutankhamon!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutankhamon wants to clinch.
Dog gets a takedown into half guard.
Dog looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tutankhamon defends it well.
Dog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is looking for a kimura here.
Dog is working for a kimura but Tutankhamon is defending it quite comfortably.
Dog seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tutankhamon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alpha Dog!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Joe Blythe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guzman has chosen La Cucaracha as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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281 lbs
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250 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Joe Blythe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blythe misses with a head kick.
Blythe throws a head kick but Guzman moves out of range.
Blythe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blythe thows a body shot but no joy.
Blythe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guzman.
Blythe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guzman scores with a three punch combo!
Blythe 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.
Blythe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guzman moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blythe throws a good cross that connects.
Guzman keeps the fight on the outside.
Blythe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Guzman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blythe throws a chopping leg kick but Guzman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Guzman as he connects with a hook.
Blythe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guzman gets tackled into the cage by Blythe. Blythe maintains the clinch.
Guzman is trying to break the clinch but Blythe is controlling him.
Guzman is trying to break free.
Guzman working hard to break the clinch.
Blythe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guzman can't break the clinch.
Guzman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guzman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guzman wants to break free but Blythe has control.
Guzman is looking to break free of the clinch but Blythe has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman manages to break the clinch.
Guzman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blythe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guzman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bobby Joe Blythe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guzman shoots in for a double leg but Blythe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guzman.
Guzman connects with a single shot there.
Blythe defending well as Guzman loads up on a big left hand.
Blythe misses with a head kick.
Guzman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blythe is fending him off so far but Guzman persists. Nope, Blythe circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobby Joe Blythe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Guzman.
Blythe throws a head kick but Guzman moves out of range.
Blythe has Guzman up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guzman throws an overhand right that lands on Blythe's shoulder, as Blythe tries to avoid the shot.
Blythe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guzman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blythe pinned against the cage. Blythe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Guzman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guzman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blythe.
Guzman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Guzman shoots in and drives through. Blythe sprawls well.
Blythe throws a sloppy head kick and Guzman moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blythe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guzman.
Blythe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blythe misses with a body kick.
Blythe throws a sloppy head kick and Guzman moves out of range easily.
Blythe throws a head kick but Guzman moves out of range.
Blythe throws a sloppy head kick and Guzman moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guzman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blythe throws a push kick but Guzman slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blythe shoots in for a takedown but Guzman shows good takedown defense.
Guzman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Guzman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Guzman throws a shot to the body.
Guzman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blythe circles away quickly and effectively.
Blythe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guzman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Guzman blocks the leg kick.
Guzman moves out of range of the body kick.
Blythe tries a head kick but it misses.
Blythe throws a head kick that misses.
Blythe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guzman manages to avoid it.
Blythe tries a head kick but it misses.
Blythe throws a hook but Guzman blocks it.
Blythe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blythe thows a leg kick but Guzman checks it
and Guzman counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman blocks a head kick by Blythe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guzman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blythe.
Bobby Joe Blythe is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blythe!
Nice takedown defense from Blythe. No joy for Guzman on that attempt.
Guzman shoots in for a double leg but Blythe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blythe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blythe throws a head kick that Guzman semi-blocks.
Blythe throws a push kick but Guzman slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Blythe.
Blythe looks to land a right hand but Guzman moved out of range.
Guzman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blythe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Guzman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guzman lands a jab to the head.
Blythe tries a head kick but it misses.
Blythe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blythe moves away.
Blythe throws a head kick that misses
and Guzman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guzman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blythe circles away quickly and effectively.
Blythe throws a sloppy head kick and Guzman moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Blythe.
Blythe ducks right into an uppercut from Guzman.
Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blythe moves away.
Guzman swinging wildly here.
Guzman scores with a jab. Blythe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Guzman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blythe wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guzman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blythe is trying to get back to full guard.
Guzman not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blythe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guzman pulls his head out easily.
Guzman content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blythe looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blythe is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Guzman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Blythe scores with a jab to the head.
Guzman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blythe throws a sloppy head kick and Guzman moves out of range easily.
Blythe tries a head kick but it misses.
Guzman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Guzman cracks Blythe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blythe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blythe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blythe throws a sloppy head kick and Guzman moves out of range easily.
Blythe rushes Guzman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blythe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guzman lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guzman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blythe throws a sloppy head kick and Guzman moves out of range easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Guzman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Guzman blocks a head kick by Blythe.
Blythe takes one to the chin there.
Guzman lands a right hook to the body.
Guzman scores with a shot to the body.
Guzman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Guzman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guzman cracks Blythe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guzman scores with a jab to the body.
Guzman lands a nice hook to Blythe's body. Blythe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Guzman throws a series of strikes that have Blythe backpedaling.
Blythe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Guzman scores with the left hand. Blythe knows he should have avoided that one.
Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blythe throws a head kick that misses.
Guzman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guzman misses the shot to the body.
Guzman throws the left hand but Blythe avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blythe throws a lazy head kick
and Guzman counters with a left to the body.
Blythe misses with a looping right.
Guzman punishes Blythe's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Guzman. That snapped Blythe's head back.
Guzman avoids the head kick by Blythe.
Chris Guzman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guzman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Guzman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guzman.
Guzman cracks Blythe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blythe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guzman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Guzman cracks Blythe with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guzman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guzman throws a nice looking combination but Blythe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blythe swings for the body but Guzman moves out of range.
Blythe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blythe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Guzman misses.
Guzman works over Blythe's head and body with a nice combination.
Bobby Joe Blythe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guzman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blythe misses with a body kick.
Guzman punishes Blythe's body with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blythe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Guzman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guzman 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 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Guzman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakan Has (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Harris was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakan Has!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Harris!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Has shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Has shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Has manages to avoid it.
Has uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris tried to score with a low kick but Has checks it.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Has.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Has counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Has tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakan Has. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Has has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Has there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Has counters with a two punch combo.
Has tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Harris cracks Has with a good jab.
Has moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Has is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Has tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Has somewhat.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Has.
Harris misses with a hook. Has ducked under it nicely.
James Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Has misses with a body shot.
Harris connects with the punch.
No luck for Has with that takedown attempt.
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Has tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Has ducks down to avoid it.
Has dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Has slips under a jab from Harris.
Has fails with a takedown attempt.
Has takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Has shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Harris misses.
Harris tests Has's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Has shoots in but no luck this time.
Has is breathing heavily.
Has keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris lands a head shot.
Has has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oooooh!!! Harris has knocked Has down with a huge combo! Harris steps away and waves a wobbly Has back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Has is rocked!
Harris shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Has takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Harris sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Has bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Harris!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wolfmother - Colossal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marco Polo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Hall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall moves out of range as Polo strikes.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Polo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Polo fails with a takedown attempt.
Polo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Polo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polo fails to land with a series of punches.
Hall lands a brutal head kick. Polo looks out on his feet and Hall throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Dave Hall!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Tweedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tweedy comes to the cage accompanied by Hard Act To Follow. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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26
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Tweedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silva Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tweedy but Tweedy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tweedy avoids it really well and circles away.
Santiago shoots in but Tweedy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ben Tweedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silva Santiago.
Tweedy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tweedy trying to pass the guard but Santiago defending well.
Tweedy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tweedy seems to be looking for submissions.
Tweedy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santiago's head.
Santiago works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Tweedy from controlling successfully.
Tweedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tweedy is working Santiago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tweedy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tweedy slips nicely into half guard.
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tweedy trying to control from Santiago's half guard. Santiago has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tweedy wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tweedy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tweedy trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tweedy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Tweedy from controlling successfully.
Santiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tweedy wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tweedy throws and elbow that misses. Santiago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tweedy's guard. Nice move by Santiago!
Santiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santiago has gone for a leg lock! Tweedy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santiago's guard.
Tweedy 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.
Santiago looks gassed!
Tweedy trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Santiago, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tweedy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tweedy drives through with a takedown into Santiago's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tweedy advances position into side control!
Santiago is trying to improve his position.
Santiago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tweedy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santiago, who protects the arm well.
Ben Tweedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santiago is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tweedy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tweedy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Santiago is looking for a sweep. Tweedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tweedy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santiago is just riding it out for now. Tweedy eventually gives up the hold.
Santiago wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago taking some punishment here, with Tweedy in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tweedy throws a strike but Santiago avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tweedy working some strikes from top position.
Tweedy throws a big right hand that misses.
Santiago being controlled here, momentarily.
Santiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tweedy landing some decent shots from guard.
Tweedy looking to sit in guard and control but Santiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santiago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tweedy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santiago has managed to get both his arms back between Tweedy's legs - danger averted.
Santiago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santiago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santiago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tweedy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tweedy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tweedy trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tweedy is controlling the pace.
Tweedy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santiago is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tweedy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tweedy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tweedy misses with a wild combination.
Santiago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tweedy counters with a two punch combo.
Silva Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tweedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tweedy throws a leg kick but Santiago sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tweedy misses.
Tweedy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tweedy stuffs the takedown.
Santiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ben Tweedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silva Santiago.
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Tweedy.
Santiago gets caught flat footed, as Tweedy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santiago keeping full guard, as Tweedy tries to pass.
Santiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tweedy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tweedy wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tweedy rolls with it to try and escape but Santiago cranks on the arm and Tweedy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silva Santiago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Ragnaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judas Lucifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnaar comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Soul Tribe - Let The Hammer Fall. Lucifer has chosen Highwayman as his entrance music. Erik Ragnaar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
260 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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22
283 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
Fast |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erik Ragnaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Judas Lucifer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucifer moves away from the strike by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucifer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ragnaar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucifer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucifer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ragnaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Erik Ragnaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnaar moves in looking to clinch but Lucifer pushes him off.
Lucifer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ragnaar misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnaar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Erik Ragnaar has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Lucifer.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick but Lucifer sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar is looking to land body kicks.
Lucifer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnaar.
Ragnaar is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Ragnaar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucifer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnaar.
Lucifer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ragnaar if he has to take too many more of those.
Lucifer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucifer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnaar. That did some damage!
Lucifer rushes Ragnaar and presses him up against the cage.
Ragnaar takes an elbow to the temple.
Ragnaar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lucifer.
Ragnaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Lucifer manages to break the clinch.
Lucifer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnaar.
Lucifer motions for Ragnaar to come forward. Lucifer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnaar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar blocks a low kick nicely.
Lucifer throws a wild body kick that Ragnaar sees coming a mile off.
Lucifer tries to score with a low kick but Ragnaar moves his leg out of the way.
Ragnaar misses with a hook. Lucifer ducked under it nicely.
Ragnaar looks to land a right hand but Lucifer moved out of range.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick but Lucifer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lucifer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lucifer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnaar fails to land.
Ragnaar tries to break free but Lucifer pushes him back against the cage.
Ragnaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnaar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lucifer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ragnaar lands a good knee to the midsection. Lucifer won't want to take too many of those.
Ragnaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnaar with a nice cross.
Ragnaar jabs Lucifer right on the nose. Lucifer blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar throws a series of punches but Lucifer avoids them all with ease.
Lucifer drives through and clinches with Ragnaar against the cage.
Lucifer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lucifer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lucifer blocks it with crossed arms.
Lucifer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Lucifer.
Ragnaar looking to throw knees to the head but Lucifer is blocking nicely.
Lucifer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Erik Ragnaar's cut is getting worse.
Ragnaar trying to control the position but instead, Lucifer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ragnaar into the cage.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the head but Lucifer blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucifer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lucifer blocks an uppercut.
Ragnaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucifer misses with an elbow strike.
Ragnaar stalling in the clinch but Lucifer improves position.
Ragnaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucifer lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnaar scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
Ragnaar misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Lucifer.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lucifer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ragnaar's brow.
Ragnaar manages to break the clinch.
Lucifer throws a leg kick but Ragnaar checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ragnaar blocks a head kick by Lucifer.
Nice shot lands for Ragnaar.
Lucifer is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Lucifer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Ragnaar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ragnaar moves into range and clinches up with Lucifer.
Ragnaar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
Lucifer looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnaar is blocking nicely.
Lucifer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ragnaar avoids a wild elbow strike from Lucifer.
Lucifer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ragnaar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ragnaar blocks an elbow strike from Lucifer.
Lucifer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ragnaar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lucifer is punishing Ragnaar with strikes - can he finish him?!
Erik Ragnaar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar is keeping busy.
Lucifer loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ragnaar hold on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar can't escape the position.
Ragnaar is working hard here to advance position.
Lucifer scores with punches from the back.
Ragnaar breaks Lucifer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ragnaar being controlled here momentarily.
Ragnaar trying to control but Lucifer is working from the bottom.
Lucifer pulls Ragnaar in close to his closed guard and prevents Ragnaar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ragnaar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragnaar throws a jab when Lucifer was well out of range.
Ragnaar with a jab.
It looks like Judas Lucifer has been cut.
Lucifer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ragnaar lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnaar tries to bum rush Lucifer with a series of wild strikes but Lucifer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Erik Ragnaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnaar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Ragnaar misses.
Ragnaar is looking to slow Lucifer down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucifer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucifer connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Ragnaar to the floor! Lucifer dives in looking for the finish!
Jeez, Erik Ragnaar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Erik Ragnaar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Judas Lucifer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuclear has chosen Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass as his entrance music. David Nuclear has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John McNamara's chin.
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21
206 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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22
219 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara throws a hook to the side of Nuclear's head but Nuclear sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nuclear throws a right hand that misses
and McNamara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McNamara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McNamara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuclear.
A swing and a miss from Nuclear.
Some wild striking there from Nuclear.
McNamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuclear is just out of range.
Nuclear uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNamara.
McNamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuclear is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McNamara throws a big shot that misses.
McNamara connects with a looping right hand.
McNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
McNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuclear manages to avoid it.
Nuclear staying out of range there.
Nuclear misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuclear misses with a straight right.
McNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear misses with the combination.
McNamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nuclear.
McNamara throws a poor cross that misses
and Nuclear counters with a right hand to the body.
McNamara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nuclear counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNamara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nuclear moves out of range of the strikes.
McNamara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from McNamara. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nuclear.
Nuclear tries to bum rush McNamara with a series of wild strikes but McNamara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McNamara misses with a body shot.
Nuclear throws a combination. McNamara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nuclear takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
John McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuclear takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A cross from McNamara lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuclear manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara works the jab nicely.
McNamara misses with a hook.
Nuclear jabs McNamara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McNamara throws a big shot that misses.
McNamara takes a swing at Nuclear's ribcage but misses.
Nuclear lands a left and a right that send McNamara crashing to the mat, dazed. Nuclear thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuclear misses with the combination.
Nuclear swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John McNamara will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nuclear ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nuclear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John McNamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuclear on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McNamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nuclear.
Nuclear throws a series of punches but McNamara avoids them all with ease.
Nuclear scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nuclear rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McNamara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooh!!! Nuclear has knocked McNamara down with a huge combo! Nuclear steps away and waves a wobbly McNamara back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McNamara is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh McNamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McNamara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nuclear connects with a body shot.
McNamara seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Nuclear misses its intended target.
McNamara misses with a looping right.
McNamara misses with a hook to the body
and Nuclear counters with a nice right hand that sends McNamara toppling to the canvas! McNamara scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nuclear finish him?!
Nuclear lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and McNamara falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Nuclear!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uncomfortably Numb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauli Painija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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23
176 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uncomfortably Numb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauli Painija!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numb feints and as Painija raises his hands in defense, Numb changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Painija is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Painija keeping moving, preventing Numb from controlling successfully.
Numb wants to pass the guard but Painija is keeping the position.
Numb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Painija keeping moving, preventing Numb from controlling successfully.
Painija wants to stand but Numb is controlling the position.
Numb throwing strikes but missing.
Painija seems keen to control Numb's posture.
Numb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Numb throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Painija managing to control the position.
Numb trying to control but Painija is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Painija throws a nice looking combination but Numb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Painija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Numb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Numb lands in his opponent's guard.
Numb passes Painija's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Painija is defending against the submission attempts here by Numb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija is holding on to half guard well.
Numb moves nicely into side control.
Painija can't do much from the bottom here.
Numb is looking to take a break and control but Painija is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Painija is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numb is chipping away with strikes.
Painija is trying to buck Numb off.
Painija regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numb tries to pass to full mount but Painija defends it.
Painija trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Numb manages to pass to mount!
A nice elbow there by Numb.
Numb looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Numb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Painija is looking to escape.
Numb working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Painija wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Numb tries to control but Painija wriggling away.
Painija is trying to stand up.
Numb wants to control the pace but Painija is squirming around nicely.
Numb looking for a guillotine from mount but Painija is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numb lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncomfortably Numb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Painija tries a head kick but it misses.
Numb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Painija scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uncomfortably Numb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Numb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Painija.
Numb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Painija manages to avoid it.
Numb connects with a body shot that sends Painija's belly button to the back.
Numb misses with a body shot.
Painija fails in his attempt to clinch.
Painija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Numb.
Numb scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice takedown defense from Painija. No joy for Numb on that attempt.
Painija waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Numb.
Numb is looking to clinch but Painija is avoiding it.
Numb swats away the attempt to clinch by Painija.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija throws a nice looking combination but Numb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Numb cracks a nice hook into Painija's ribs.
Painija avoids the body shot from Numb.
Painija throws a low kick but Numb avoids it.
Numb lands with a shot to the body.
Painija moves in looking to clinch but Numb pushes him off.
Numb fails with a takedown attempt.
Painija fails in his attempt to clinch.
Numb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Painija.
Numb is looking to wear down Painija with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Numb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numb cracks a nice hook into Painija's ribs.
Numb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Painija.
Painija closes the distance but Numb moves to the side
and Numb counters with a two punch combo.
Numb just misses with a punch to the body.
Numb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Painija swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncomfortably Numb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Painija throws a leg kick which misses Numb's front leg but catches the back leg as Numb tries to avoid it.
Painija moves into the clinch successfully.
Numb drags the fight down to the ground.
Painija pushing down on Numb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Painija wants to pass the guard but Numb is defending well.
Painija trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija is looking to advance position but Numb won't allow it.
Painija is keen to just control but Numb is a slippery customer.
Numb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Painija.
Painija throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Numb controlling the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Numb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Painija trying to control from half guard but Numb is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pauli Painija hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Numb misses the shot to the body.
Numb closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Painija quickly recovers to half guard.
Numb controlling the action here.
Numb trying to control from half guard but Painija is working away.
Painija kicks Numb off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Numb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numb 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.
Numb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Numb wants to control from the top but Painija keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncomfortably Numb dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Painija misses with a looping left.
Numb checks a leg kick.
Numb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Painija was well out of range. Poor timing from Numb.
Numb closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Painija quickly recovers to half guard.
Numb lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Numb is stalling here. Painija is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Numb seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Painija has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Numb is looking for a sweep.
Numb is not content to let Painija control the position.
Numb is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Numb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Painija keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Numb jabs Painija to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Painija misses with a hook. Numb ducked under it nicely.
Numb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Painija.
Painija throws a hook but Numb blocks it.
Painija misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numb tries for a takedown but Painija sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Painija.
Numb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Painija.
Uncomfortably Numb is winning the standup battle so far.
Painija tries to clinch but Numb is having none of it.
Painija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Painija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Numb.
Numb shoots in looking for a takedown. Painija tries to sprawl out of it but Numb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Painija manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pauli Painija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncomfortably Numb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Painija closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Painija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Numb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Painija.
Numb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Painija defends it nicely.
Painija has Numb up against the cage in a clinch.
Painija using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Painija crunches a lovely knee into Numb's ribcage.
Painija lands a nice elbow.
Numb blocking some punches.
Painija is trying to break the clinch but Numb has him pressed against the cage.
Painija works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Painija wants to control from the top but Numb keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painija won't allow Numb to sweep him here.
Painija looking to pass the guard.
Numb has Painija pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pauli Painija was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Numb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numb keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Numb. Those never looked like landing.
Uncomfortably Numb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Painija throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauli Painija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Numb 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uncomfortably Numb!
Uncomfortably Numb retains his welterweight title!
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