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Triumph 73 [Mega Throwdown 8] PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dog Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Kasady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cletus Kasady will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Alpha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cletus Kasady!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alpha is looking to clinch but Kasady is avoiding it.
Alpha misses with a hook.
Kasady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alpha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alpha jabs Kasady to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alpha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasady circles away.
Alpha tries to clinch up
and Kasady connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog Alpha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasady circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alpha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasady.
No luck for Alpha with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alpha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasady pinned against the cage. Kasady gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Alpha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alpha closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kasady's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alpha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alpha wants to pass the guard but Kasady is keeping the position.
Kasady is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alpha lands a right hand.
Kasady wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kasady as Alpha tries to tie him up.
Alpha tries a body shot but Kasady blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha breaks from the clinch.
Alpha doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasady circles away.
Alpha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasady pinned against the cage. Kasady gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasady just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasady slaps away a takedown attempt from Alpha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alpha misses with a head kick.
Alpha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kasady misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha wants to clinch.
Kasady circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kasady counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alpha's knee momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Kasady as Alpha shoots in.
Alpha shoots in but no luck this time.
Cletus Kasady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alpha is looking to clinch but Kasady is avoiding it.
Alpha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasady.
Alpha throws a head kick that Kasady semi-blocks.
Kasady throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alpha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasady counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasady misses with a head kick.
Alpha scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kasady looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alpha is looking to take a break and control but Kasady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alpha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kasady is trying to stand.
Alpha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alpha is taking a breather. Kasady says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kasady makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kasady connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Alpha 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.
Kasady lands with a kick to the temple. Alpha shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kasady stuffs the takedown attempt from Alpha. Alpha gets slowly back to his feet.
Alpha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kasady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alpha shoots in for a double leg but Kasady sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kasady throws a head kick but Alpha moves out of range.
Kasady pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Alpha misses.
Alpha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alpha tries to bum rush Kasady with a series of wild strikes but Kasady uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alpha fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Alpha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alpha moves in looking to clinch but Kasady pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kasady has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kasady can't break the clinch.
Kasady is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kasady looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alpha lands a shot to the body.
Alpha struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasady controls his hands.
Alpha breaks from the clinch.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kasady as he jumps to the side.
Kasady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alpha looks to land a body kick but Kasady moved away.
Alpha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha misses with a takedown
and Kasady counters with a thumping low kick.
Alpha's corner calls for a 1-2. Alpha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alpha shoots in but no luck this time.
Kasady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cletus Kasady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alpha tries to land a front kick but Kasady steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alpha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Alpha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasady doesn't seem phased though.
Kasady delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alpha avoids the head kick by Kasady.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alpha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kasady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alpha tries to clinch up but Kasady circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kasady.
Alpha throws a body kick that misses.
Alpha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alpha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alpha checks a leg kick nicely.
Alpha checks the leg kick.
Alpha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasady swats away the attempt to clinch by Alpha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha is looking to clinch but Kasady is avoiding it.
Alpha fails to land the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Kasady. Those never looked like landing.
Alpha is looking to score with low kicks.
Alpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alpha looks for the body kick but Kasady saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alpha wants to clinch.
Alpha tries to bum rush Kasady with a series of wild strikes but Kasady uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Dog Alpha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alpha blocks a low kick nicely.
Kasady chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kasady delivers a nice body kick.
Alpha tries to clinch but Kasady is having none of it.
Alpha tries to clinch but Kasady moves out of range.
Alpha pushes Kasady up against the cage in a clinch.
Kasady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alpha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kasady tries to avoid it but Alpha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kasady to the ground. Kasady escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kasady fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alpha shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasady sprawls well. He's pushed Alpha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kasady throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alpha misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kasady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alpha shoots in looking for a takedown but Kasady manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alpha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Alpha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasady tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alpha is able to avoid easily.
Kasady throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alpha.
Kasady feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alpha's calf.
Kasady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alpha has his takedown stuffed
and Kasady counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alpha. Kasady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasady throws a shot to the body.
Kasady stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kasady wants it to stay on the feet.
Alpha wants to clinch up but Kasady keeps it at a distance.
Dog Alpha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasady throws a right and a left that Alpha avoids nicely.
Alpha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alpha tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alpha dodges the punch combination from Kasady.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kasady.
Alpha shoots in looking for a takedown. Kasady tries to sprawl out of it but Alpha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kasady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cletus Kasady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasady throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kasady.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasady fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alpha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alpha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasady misses with a low kick.
Alpha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kasady stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kasady with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Alpha misses the target.
Alpha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kasady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kasady moves out of range of the strikes.
Alpha drives through and clinches with Kasady against the cage.
Kasady working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasady managing to block the knees to the body from Alpha.
Kasady can't break the clinch.
Kasady has had enough of the clinch but Alpha keeps him there for the moment.
Cletus Kasady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alpha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kasady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alpha checks a low kick from Kasady.
Kasady misses with a wild body shot.
Kasady misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Alpha.
Alpha loads up on a big right hand but Kasady slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alpha moves in looking to clinch but Kasady pushes him off.
Kasady leaves Alpha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus Kasady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alpha 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Alpha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Buddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Break Stuff. Andre Battle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Buddy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle misses with a left hand
letting Buddy counter with a right hand.
Buddy jabs at Battle's body.
Buddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Battle looks to land a right hand but Buddy moved out of range.
Battle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buddy defends it nicely.
Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddy is just out of range.
Battle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buddy slowing the pace effectively.
Buddy prevents a body shot from Battle.
Battle misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddy controlling the action here for a moment.
Buddy trying to stall but Battle improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle gets through Buddy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Buddy is pushing Battle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Battle working hard to break the clinch.
Buddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Battle to work.
Battle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Battle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Battle is keeping busy.
Buddy breaks from the clinch.
Battle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Battle throws a jab when Buddy was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Battle misses the target.
Buddy misses with a leg kick
and Battle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Battle slips under a jab from Buddy.
Battle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buddy slips a jab and a cross from Battle.
Battle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Buddy on his heels. He'll look to pass Buddy's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buddy keeping full guard, as Battle tries to pass.
Battle trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Battle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Battle looking for a guillotine here but Buddy defends easily.
Battle trying to control the position.
Buddy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buddy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Battle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Buddy works over Battle with some ground and pound from guard.
Buddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buddy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Battle kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Buddy works over Battle with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buddy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buddy lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buddy controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Buddy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Battle ducks right into an uppercut from Buddy.
Battle lands with a good body shot.
Battle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buddy swivels and escapes.
Buddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Battle's guard.
Buddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Battle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddy thows a big elbow that misses.
Battle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Buddy stacks Battle on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Buddy!
Buddy trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom.
Buddy lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Buddy cracks Battle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Buddy lands an elbow.
Buddy cracks Battle with a big right hand but Battle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Battle is not content to let Buddy control the position.
A lull in the action here as Buddy stalls from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle is looking for a sweep.
Buddy trying to control the position but Battle is working away.
Battle bucks up and tries to throw Buddy off but instead Buddy has got his back!
Battle is keeping busy.
Battle trying to control the hands but Buddy breaks the grip.
Buddy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Buddy.
Battle looking very determined here, making life difficult for Buddy.
Buddy controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddy lands strikes to the head.
Battle trying to control the hands but Buddy breaks the grip.
Buddy lands a shot to the head.
Battle grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Buddy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Battle wants to control his opponent's hands but Buddy gets his hands free.
Buddy is looking to control Battle but Battle is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Battle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battle is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Buddy wants to control the pace but Battle is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Buddy raining down shots from the mount!
Buddy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Battle is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Buddy! Battle is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert Buddy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flare is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Also Sprach Zarathustra. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Callaghan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Flare!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flare shoots in looking for a takedown. Callaghan tries to sprawl out of it but Flare keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Callaghan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flare fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Callaghan connects with a single shot there.
Flare shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Callaghan pinned against the cage. Callaghan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richard Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flare.
Callaghan throws a head kick that half lands.
Flare will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flare fails with the takedown.
Jab from Callaghan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan moves away from the strike by Flare.
Flare checks the leg kick nicely there.
Callaghan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flare.
Callaghan blocks a jab.
Flare throws a body punch but Callaghan moves out of range.
Callaghan throws a nice looking combination but Flare bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Callaghan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Flare checks a low kick from Callaghan.
Flare bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flare in side control, throwing shots but Callaghan defends.
Flare working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Flare creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Callaghan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Flare tries to advance to mount but Callaghan instead regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flare is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callaghan wants to improve his position but Flare is controlling well.
Callaghan is staying active underneath Flare, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Callaghan is defending against the submission attempts here by Flare.
Flare missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flare thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Callaghan's head.
Flare missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flare drops an elbow to the side of Callaghan's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flare missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flare is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Callaghan defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare is working for a submission of some sort.
Flare is looking to advance position but Callaghan won't allow it.
Flare seems to be working for a kimura but Callaghan defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Callaghan is refusing to be controlled, as Flare sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Flare will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flare shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Callaghan but Callaghan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Callaghan throws the left hand but Flare avoids the punch easily.
Richard Callaghan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Callaghan tries to clinch up.
Flare misses with a hook to the body
and Callaghan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Flare's knee momentarily.
Flare shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Callaghan but Callaghan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Callaghan throws a lazy right hand but Flare sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callaghan stuffs the takedown attempt from Flare. Flare gets slowly back to his feet.
Richard Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flare.
Flare fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare fails with the takedown.
Flare shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Callaghan but Callaghan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flare shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Callaghan defends it nicely.
Callaghan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flare.
Richard Callaghan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Callaghan. No joy for Flare on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Callaghan tries to avoid it but Flare manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Callaghan to the ground. Callaghan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Callaghan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flare on the side of the head.
Flare scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Callaghan parries the strikes from Flare easily there. Flare is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Callaghan to escape.
Callaghan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callaghan wants to free his trapped foot but Flare is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callaghan is taking a breather. Flare says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rick Flare has got the better of the ground game so far.
Callaghan thows a huge punch but Flare dodges it nicely.
Callaghan not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare trying to control but Callaghan postures up.
Flare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flare is controlling Callaghan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Callaghan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flare tries to get to full guard but Callaghan has control of the leg.
Callaghan thows a huge punch but Flare dodges it nicely.
Callaghan controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flare manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Callaghan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flare trying to control the position.
Callaghan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Callaghan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Callaghan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flare controls Callaghan momentarily but Callaghan frees himself.
Callaghan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Callaghan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flare swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Callaghan is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flare utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flare has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flare trying to control the position.
Callaghan postures up in Flare's guard and throws a big left but Flare blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Callaghan dominated that second round.
That's time! Callaghan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Callaghan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Callaghan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flare.
Flare tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Callaghan swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Callaghan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flare tries for a takedown but Callaghan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richard Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flare.
Nice defenses there by Flare.
Callaghan lands a jab to the head.
Callaghan slaps away a takedown attempt from Flare, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Callaghan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flare has a takedown stuffed.
Richard Callaghan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Flare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Flare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Callaghan lands a right hook to the body.
Callaghan tries to clinch but Flare is having none of it.
Flare misses with a takedown attempt - Callaghan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Callaghan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Callaghan.
It looks like Rick Flare has been cut.
Callaghan tries to clinch up.
Callaghan throws a shot from downtown. Flare moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Callaghan but Callaghan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flare dives in and grabs Callaghan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Callaghan pushes down on Flare's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Flare.
Callaghan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Callaghan wants it to stay on the feet.
Callaghan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Callaghan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Flare looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flare keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan is looking to clinch but Flare is avoiding it.
Callaghan throws a jab when Flare was well out of range.
Callaghan scores with a jab. Flare acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Flare catches Callaghan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Callaghan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck for Flare with that takedown attempt.
Callaghan throws a jab but it's blocked by Flare.
The fight stays on the outside here - Callaghan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Callaghan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Flare chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Callaghan can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan clinches up against the cage.
Flare drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Callaghan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Callaghan lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Callaghan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callaghan lands with a left to the head.
Callaghan working aggressively here.
Callaghan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Callaghan pushes Flare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Callaghan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Callaghan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Callaghan just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Callaghan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Callaghan 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Callaghan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abrahms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Bonzarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tank Abrahms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Bonzarino!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonzarino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Abrahms, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonzarino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abrahms shoots in for a double leg but Bonzarino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abrahms shoots in and drives through. Bonzarino sprawls well.
Bonzarino misses with a wild body shot.
Bonzarino tries to bum rush Abrahms with a series of wild strikes but Abrahms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonzarino cracks Abrahms with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abrahms shoots in but Bonzarino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Abrahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abrahms takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonzarino scores with a shot to the body.
Bonzarino throws a hook but Abrahms avoids it easily.
Bonzarino misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonzarino swings widly with a right hand
and Abrahms counters by moving into the clinch.
Abrahms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonzarino throws a right hand that Abrahms ducks under and follows up with a left that Abrahms also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Bonzarino.
Abrahms throws a right and a left that Bonzarino avoids nicely.
Jimmy Bonzarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonzarino misses with a body shot.
Bonzarino throws a hook but Abrahms blocks it.
Abrahms moves into the clinch.
Abrahms is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonzarino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abrahms breaks the clinch.
Jimmy Bonzarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonzarino throws a nice looking combination but Abrahms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bonzarino, pushing him back against the cage.
Abrahms lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abrahms lands an elbow that stopped Bonzarino in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abrahms.
Abrahms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abrahms has closed the distance and engaged Bonzarino in a clinch.
Abrahms lands a good knee to the midsection. Bonzarino won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrahms stalling against the cage.
Bonzarino is trying to force a seperation but Abrahms has the dominant position.
Abrahms pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms pulls Bonzarino in close to his closed guard and prevents Bonzarino from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bonzarino won't allow Abrahms to sweep him here.
Bonzarino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bonzarino wants to stand but Abrahms has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Abrahms bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonzarino's guard.
Abrahms distracts Bonzarino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abrahms slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Abrahms taking a breather here.
Bonzarino wants to get back to his feet but Abrahms drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms scores with punches from side control.
Abrahms landing a few strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abrahms has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Abrahms lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonzarino circles away quickly and effectively.
Abrahms shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abrahms showed some decent athleticism there.
Abrahms sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abrahms is looking to advance position but Bonzarino won't allow it.
Bonzarino is trying to stand up here but Abrahms is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Abrahms 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.
Abrahms looks to land a left hand but Bonzarino moved out of range nicely.
Bonzarino shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abrahms eats them both and turns towards Bonzarino to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bonzarino misses with a double jab.
Abrahms has a takedown stuffed.
Abrahms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonzarino swivels and escapes.
Abrahms scores with a leg kick.
Abrahms shoots for a takedown but Bonzarino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Abrahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonzarino slaps away a takedown attempt from Abrahms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bonzarino tries to bum rush Abrahms with a series of wild strikes but Abrahms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonzarino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bonzarino misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrahms takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bonzarino connects with a looping right hand.
Bonzarino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Abrahms back to the cage. Bonzarino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bonzarino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bonzarino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abrahms circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonzarino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abrahms has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abrahms leaning his opponent against the cage.
Abrahms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Abrahms landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abrahms prevents Bonzarino from escaping the position.
Abrahms is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bonzarino's shoulder. That is not cool.
Abrahms scores with a couple of short elbows.
Abrahms is working Bonzarino over with some ground and pound from side control.
Abrahms just content to control the position.
Tank Abrahms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Check out the look on Abrahms's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Abrahms decides to stand back up.
Abrahms changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonzarino tries to avoid it but Abrahms manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonzarino to the ground. Bonzarino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abrahms takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bonzarino tries to bum rush Abrahms with a series of wild strikes but Abrahms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonzarino misses with the combination.
Abrahms dives in and grabs Bonzarino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonzarino pushes down on Abrahms's head and hops out.
Bonzarino lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Bonzarino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abrahms takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms tries for a takedown but Bonzarino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abrahms fails to land the takedown.
Bonzarino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abrahms.
Bonzarino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonzarino wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonzarino throws a right hand that Abrahms ducks under and follows up with a left that Abrahms also avoids with ease.
Jimmy Bonzarino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abrahms pushes Bonzarino up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Abrahms goes for a takedown attempt but Bonzarino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abrahms instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Abrahms 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. This is the final round!
Bonzarino lands a glancing blow to the side of Abrahms's head.
Bonzarino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abrahms shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonzarino as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Bonzarino does no damage.
Abrahms fails with the takedown.
Bonzarino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bonzarino enables Abrahms to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bonzarino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abrahms prevents Bonzarino from getting back to his feet.
Bonzarino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abrahms. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abrahms controlling from the top position.
Abrahms stands and steps away. Bonzarino gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrahms shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonzarino pinned against the cage. Bonzarino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Abrahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abrahms is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bonzarino.
Horrible takedown by Abrahms or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonzarino which made him look bad.
Bonzarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abrahms was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonzarino.
Abrahms has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Abrahms.
Bonzarino is trying to push Abrahms away but Abrahms has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms has Bonzarino pressed against the cage, preventing Bonzarino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bonzarino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abrahms stalls.
Abrahms can't get the takedown.
Abrahms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonzarino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tank Abrahms is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Bonzarino catches Abrahms right on the button with a cross.
Bonzarino connects with a looping right hand.
Bonzarino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bonzarino stuffs the takedown attempt from Abrahms. Abrahms gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonzarino throws a shot from downtown. Abrahms moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Abrahms or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonzarino which made him look bad.
Abrahms is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bonzarino's half guard.
Bonzarino is trying to stand up here but Abrahms is controlling him well.
Abrahms lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms not doing much here.
Bonzarino tries to kick Abrahms off in order to stand up. Abrahms Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Abrahms controls the position.
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!
Bonzarino wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonzarino parries the strikes from Abrahms easily there. Abrahms is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bonzarino to escape.
Jimmy Bonzarino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abrahms is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Abrahms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abrahms, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Abrahms!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Benoit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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147 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Octavio Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomes missing with a left hand there. Benoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Benoit misses.
Benoit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Benoit.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Gomes does no damage.
Benoit avoids the body shot from Gomes.
Benoit lands a nice hook to Gomes's body. Gomes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Benoit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benoit sizes up Gomes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice combo by Benoit! Oh, that's hurt him - Gomes falls to the canvas and Benoit follows him into side control.
Gomes is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gomes looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Benoit stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gomes is still on wobbly legs! Can Benoit finish him?
Benoit lands a big right hook! Gomes looks hurt but is still standing! Benoit lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Gomes falls down and Benoit dives in with a huge hammer fist! Gomes's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Benoit runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Benoit!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stones Mahones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brunson Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doyle has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stones Mahones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brunson Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle misses with a hook. Mahones ducked under it nicely.
Doyle tries to clinch up but Mahones circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahones slips a straight right by Doyle.
Mahones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle throws a jab when Mahones was well out of range.
Doyle misses with a right hand
and Mahones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doyle moves away from the strike by Mahones.
Doyle lands a head shot.
A cross from Doyle lands.
A shot to the liver by Mahones. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brunson Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doyle looks to clinch
and Mahones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doyle tries to clinch up but Mahones circles away and keeps his distance.
Doyle misses with a wild body shot.
Mahones looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyle is just out of range.
Mahones missing with a left hand there. Doyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahones lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahones darts in and clinches Doyle up against the cage.
Doyle leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahones prevents a body shot from Doyle.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Mahones lands a nice shot to the body.
Doyle looks gassed!
Mahones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahones.
Doyle blocks an elbow strike.
Doyle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mahones blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mahones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Mahones avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
Mahones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahones managing to block the knees to the body from Doyle.
Mahones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doyle trying to stall but Mahones improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mahones avoids it.
Mahones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doyle or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahones.
Mahones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doyle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahones throws an elbow but it misses.
Mahones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahones has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
Mahones lands a right hand.
Mahones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahones has Doyle pushed against the cage.
Doyle blocks an elbow strike from Mahones.
Mahones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahones misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle looking to throw knees to the head but Mahones is blocking nicely.
Mahones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Mahones.
It looks like Brunson Doyle has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahones.
Mahones lands a nice uppercut.
Mahones lands with a light punch inside.
Mahones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doyle is keeping busy.
Doyle tries a knee to the head but Mahones blocks it.
Mahones is leaning against Doyle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Mahones to work.
Doyle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Mahones.
A nice left hand lands by Mahones.
Doyle tries to work over Mahones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stones Mahones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brunson Doyle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Doyle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doyle misses with a looping right.
Doyle tries to clinch there but Mahones circles away.
Mahones misses with a looping left.
Mahones with a nice cross.
Doyle walks into a left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Doyle 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mahones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doyle is looking to clinch but Mahones is avoiding it.
Doyle misses with a wild body shot.
Mahones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahones moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahones can't find room to land a body shot as Doyle controls the action.
Mahones managing to block the knees to the body from Doyle.
Doyle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mahones avoids it.
Mahones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahones misses with a body punch.
Mahones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyle can do to turn this around?
Doyle looking to stall.
Stones Mahones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doyle is breathing heavily.
Mahones lands with a left to the head.
Doyle is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahones gets an underhook and turns Doyle into the cage.
Doyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahones pushes Doyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahones tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
Doyle missing with knees to the body.
Doyle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahones is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle tries to land a knee to the head but Mahones blocks with his arms.
Mahones lands with a right to the head.
Mahones throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle.
Mahones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doyle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahones is defending well for now.
Mahones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahones.
Doyle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mahones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mahones lands with a left to the head.
Mahones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahones misses with some punches.
Doyle blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahones.
Mahones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doyle has Mahones pressed against the cage, preventing Mahones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mahones managing to block the knees to the body from Doyle.
Mahones stalling the fight.
Mahones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Mahones struggles to land a body shot inside as Doyle controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahones lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahones pushes off an throws an elbow but Doyle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mahones can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Doyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Mahones stalling in the clinch.
Mahones struggles to land a body shot inside as Doyle controls his hands.
Doyle taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mahones misses with a punch to the body.
Mahones can't find room to land a body shot as Doyle controls the action.
Doyle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahones.
Doyle tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahones avoids the damage to the body.
Mahones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doyle as Mahones tries to tie him up.
Doyle missing with knees to the body.
Doyle crunches a lovely knee into Mahones's ribcage.
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!
Doyle lands with a left to the head.
Mahones tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
Doyle lands a good knee to the midsection. Mahones won't want to take too many of those.
Doyle trying to land knees to the body.
Doyle tries a knee to the head but Mahones blocks it.
Doyle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mahones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Mahones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahones can't find room to land a body shot as Doyle controls the action.
Doyle avoids a wild elbow strike from Mahones.
Mahones throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle.
Mahones avoiding damage as Doyle throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stones Mahones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brunson Doyle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
A jab from Mahones finds it's way through Doyle's defenses.
Doyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doyle clobbers Mahones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Doyle tries to sprawl but Mahones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mahones trying to control the action but Doyle is working from the bottom.
Mahones throws a strike but Doyle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mahones trying to control but Doyle is working from the bottom.
Doyle keeping full guard, as Mahones tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahones looking to sit in guard and control but Doyle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mahones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mahones trying to control the pace.
Mahones lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mahones thows a huge punch but Doyle dodges it nicely.
Mahones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doyle defending well though.
Mahones works his way into full mount!
Mahones throws some wild stikes that Doyle manages to avoid easily.
Brunson Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahones trying to control but Doyle is having none of it.
Mahones is landing with some decent strikes but Doyle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Doyle blocking the ground and pound.
Mahones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Doyle is squirming around, avoiding Mahones's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahones is really struggling to control Doyle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doyle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stones Mahones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mahones 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stones Mahones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ville Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apila comes to the cage accompanied by Distance ( OF OUR SKILLS). Gustafsson has chosen Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance as his entrance music. Ville Apila has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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25
144 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ville Apila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apila gets tackled into the cage by Gustafsson. Gustafsson maintains the clinch.
Gustafsson decides to pull guard.
Apila throwing strikes from guard but Gustafsson blocks nicely.
Apila throws a strike but Gustafsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustafsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Apila shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well. He's pushed Apila's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Apila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustafsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gustafsson throws a one two combo.
It looks like Ville Apila has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson throws an off balance right hand
so Apila counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Apila 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.
Apila postures up in Gustafsson's guard and throws a big left but Gustafsson blocks it.
Apila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Apila trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson is pulling down on Apila's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Apila throwing strikes but missing.
Apila wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gustafsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apila slips a jab and a cross from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that Apila avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up but Apila circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Apila closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away.
Gustafsson scores with a body shot.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Apila shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Apila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Apila, pushing him back against the cage.
Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Apila defends it nicely.
Apila misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Apila.
Apila in the domination position with Gustafsson hanging on.
Apila is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apila goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gustafsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Apila's guard! Nice work there by Gustafsson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Gustafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ville Apila's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gustafsson throws a shot from downtown. Apila moves away and avoids it.
Gustafsson throws a shot from downtown. Apila moves away and avoids it.
Apila fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A big left from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gustafsson throws a right hand that Apila ducks under and follows up with a left that Apila also avoids with ease.
Gustafsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Apila dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gustafsson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gustafsson manages to end up in side control.
Gustafsson taking a breather here.
Apila is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila seems a little lost for a moment, as Gustafsson dominates the positioning.
Apila is trying to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson controls the position from side control.
Apila is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gustav Gustafsson.
Apila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apila wants to clinch up but Gustafsson keeps it at a distance.
Jab by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apila tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustafsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apila somewhat.
Gustafsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson swings widly with a right hand
so Apila counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Apila throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apila won't allow Gustafsson to get back to his feet.
Apila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Apila trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apila is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gustafsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gustafsson is looking to stand up but Apila isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Apila throwing strikes but missing.
Apila wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Apila content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ville Apila just wasn't active enough.
Apila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustafsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apila misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gustav Gustafsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ville Apila's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustav Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apila shoots in but no luck this time.
Gustafsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Apila was covering up waiting for the punch and Gustafsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Apila is looking to stand up but Gustafsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Gustafsson gets to his feet. Apila looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gustafsson looks to land a right hand but Apila moved out of range.
Gustafsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a combination that misses
and Apila counters with a single leg into guard. Gustafsson didn't expect that.
Apila trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apila.
Gustafsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Apila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Apila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ville Apila has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gustafsson misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustafsson works Apila's body with a nice hook.
Gustafsson moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson taking a breather.
Gustafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustafsson lands a really nice looking cross but Apila seems unphased.
Apila tries to clinch up.
Gustafsson misses with a looping right.
Apila moves in looking to clinch but Gustafsson pushes him off.
Nice shot lands for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Apila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustafsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Apila shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gustafsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gustafsson parries the strikes from Apila easily there. Apila is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gustafsson to escape.
Ville Apila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apila in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gustafsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Apila is controlling him well.
Apila wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Apila throwing strikes but Gustafsson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Apila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gustafsson's best efforts.
Apila is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustafsson not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ville Apila.
I think Gustafsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gustav Gustafsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Olufunmilola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny McBraddish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olufunmilola comes to the cage accompanied by Chase The Devil. McBraddish is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Broken by 12 Stones. 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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29
143 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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30
130 lbs
24 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enitan Olufunmilola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny McBraddish!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olufunmilola thows a leg kick but McBraddish checks it
and McBraddish counters with a left to the body.
McBraddish lands a lovely overhand right.
McBraddish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McBraddish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from McBraddish misses
and Olufunmilola counters with a nice body shot.
Olufunmilola throws a leg kick but McBraddish checks it.
Olufunmilola throws a head kick but McBraddish moves out of range.
McBraddish throws a body kick the misses
and Olufunmilola counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Olufunmilola lands with a good body shot.
Olufunmilola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olufunmilola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McBraddish.
McBraddish slips under a jab from Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBraddish motions for Olufunmilola to come forward. McBraddish throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McBraddish checks a low kick from Olufunmilola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufunmilola has closed the distance and engaged McBraddish in a clinch.
Olufunmilola slows down the pace here.
McBraddish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from McBraddish on the inside.
Olufunmilola pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Olufunmilola trying to control the position but instead, McBraddish has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olufunmilola into the cage.
McBraddish scores with a shot to the side of Olufunmilola's head.
McBraddish trying to control the position but instead, Olufunmilola has worked for underhooks and has pushed McBraddish into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola misses with a body punch.
McBraddish pushes Olufunmilola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McBraddish can't find room to land a body shot as Olufunmilola controls the action.
Olufunmilola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBraddish's elbow.
Olufunmilola scores a nice knee to the body.
McBraddish scores with a nice hook to the head.
Olufunmilola can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olufunmilola tries to land a knee to the head but McBraddish blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBraddish.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olufunmilola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBraddish stalling in the clinch but Olufunmilola improves position.
Olufunmilola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee calls for McBraddish to work.
McBraddish has a couple of punches blocked by Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola blocking some punches.
Olufunmilola misses with an elbow over the top.
McBraddish stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McBraddish fails to land.
McBraddish is looking to control Olufunmilola's arms but Olufunmilola gets an underhook and turns him. Now McBraddish has his back to the cage.
Olufunmilola misses with the head strike.
McBraddish avoiding damage as Olufunmilola throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McBraddish is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish dodges an elbow strike from Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola pushes off an throws an elbow but McBraddish leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from McBraddish.
A bit of stalling here from McBraddish.
Olufunmilola is looking to control McBraddish's arms but McBraddish gets an underhook and turns him. Now Olufunmilola has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McBraddish.
Nice body punch from McBraddish.
Olufunmilola lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from McBraddish.
Olufunmilola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olufunmilola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McBraddish.
McBraddish wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olufunmilola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McBraddish struggles to land a body shot inside as Olufunmilola controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olufunmilola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny McBraddish will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McBraddish checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Olufunmilola tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from McBraddish.
Good work by Olufunmilola as he checks the leg kick.
Olufunmilola blocks a leg kick.
Good work by Olufunmilola as he checks the leg kick.
Olufunmilola throws a sloppy head kick and McBraddish moves out of range easily.
Olufunmilola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McBraddish misses with a wild body shot.
Olufunmilola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBraddish.
Olufunmilola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBraddish moves out of range as Olufunmilola strikes.
A clash of legs there as McBraddish blocks the low kick.
Olufunmilola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Olufunmilola.
Johnny McBraddish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olufunmilola throws a sloppy head kick and McBraddish moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBraddish blocks a head kick by Olufunmilola.
McBraddish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olufunmilola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Olufunmilola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olufunmilola throws a jab but it's blocked by McBraddish.
Olufunmilola tries to land a front kick but McBraddish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McBraddish lands a two punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McBraddish.
McBraddish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBraddish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McBraddish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Olufunmilola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McBraddish, pushing him back against the cage.
McBraddish stalling in the clinch but Olufunmilola improves position.
McBraddish lands a body shot in the clinch.
Olufunmilola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McBraddishs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBraddish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from McBraddish.
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!
Olufunmilola letting McBraddish take a breather here.
Johnny McBraddish seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Olufunmilola lands an elbow inside.
Olufunmilola blocks a body shot from McBraddish.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olufunmilola obliges.
McBraddish has a couple of punches blocked by Olufunmilola.
McBraddish letting Olufunmilola take a breather here.
Olufunmilola lands a good knee to the midsection. McBraddish won't want to take too many of those.
McBraddish is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McBraddish working aggressively here.
Olufunmilola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olufunmilola scores with a nice hook to the head.
McBraddish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBraddish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBraddish working aggressively here.
Olufunmilola lands a body shot.
McBraddish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olufunmilola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McBraddish blocks it with crossed arms.
McBraddish misses with a body punch.
Olufunmilola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McBraddish is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Olufunmilola displaying some good clinch control by pressing McBraddish up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish scores with a shot to the side of Olufunmilola's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBraddish.
Olufunmilola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olufunmilola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Olufunmilola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McBraddish takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olufunmilola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by McBraddish. Beautiful body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olufunmilola throws a low kick but McBraddish moves out of range easily.
McBraddish throws a hook but Olufunmilola avoids it easily.
McBraddish uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olufunmilola has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBraddish. Olufunmilola does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny McBraddish 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!
Olufunmilola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McBraddish finds it's way round the side to connect with Olufunmilola's head.
A head kick from Olufunmilola lands but McBraddish takes it in his stride.
Olufunmilola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBraddish misses the shot to the body.
McBraddish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McBraddish lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Olufunmilola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Olufunmilola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Olufunmilola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBraddish is out of range.
Olufunmilola thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McBraddish if he has to take too many more of those.
Olufunmilola throws a leg kick that misses.
Olufunmilola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A lazy left from McBraddish finds it's target.
Olufunmilola is rocked!
McBraddish drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Olufunmilola right on the button. Olufunmilola goes down! McBraddish follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McBraddish gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny McBraddish!
Johnny McBraddish is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Huynh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Dane (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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Huynh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Great Dane!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huynh misses with a body kick.
Dane blocks a jab.
Dane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huynh.
Huynh slips under a jab.
Huynh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dane misses with an uppercut.
Huynh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dane. Huynh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huynh. Dane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huynh throws a body punch but Dane moves out of range.
Dane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Huynh back to the cage. Dane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Huynh tries a head kick but it misses.
Huynh tries to land a leg kick but Dane saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huynh moves out of range as Dane strikes.
Dane scores with a shot to the body.
Huynh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Huynh throws the kick towards the body but Dane avoids it.
Huynh connects with a body shot that sends Dane's belly button to the back.
Dane throws a right and a left that Huynh avoids nicely.
Huynh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huynh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dane swivels and escapes.
Huynh throws a shot from downtown. Dane moves away and avoids it.
Huynh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Huynh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dane swinging wildly here.
Great Dane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huynh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Huynh throws the kick towards the body but Dane avoids it.
Huynh throws a push kick but Dane slaps the foot to one side.
Dane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dane throws a big shot that misses.
Dane takes a swing at Huynh's ribcage but misses.
Huynh fakes the leg kick and cracks Dane in the body.
A left lands for Dane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huynh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huynh somewhat.
Dane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dane counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dane throws a nice looking combination but Huynh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Huynh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Huynh lands with a nice body kick.
Dane blocks a head kick by Huynh.
Dane tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Dane.
Dane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huynh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dane. Huynh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dane misses the shot to the body.
Huynh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dane is able to avoid easily.
Huynh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huynh thows a body kick. Dane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dane takes a swing at Huynh's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huynh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huynh throws a wild body kick that Dane sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Great Dane will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dane throws a body punch but Huynh moves out of range.
Huynh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dane throws a jab when Huynh was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Dane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Huynh looks to score with a jab to the body but Dane is just out of range.
Huynh throws a body kick that misses.
Huynh throws a body kick that misses.
Dane throws a series of punches but Huynh moves out of range.
Huynh slips a jab and a cross from Dane.
Dane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huynh.
Dane avoids a kick to the body.
Dane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dane scores with a hook to the body. Huynh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dane looks to throw the jab but Huynh is out of range.
Dane takes a swing at Huynh's ribcage but misses.
Dane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dane thows a body shot but no joy.
Dane digs a good hook to Huynh's body.
Huynh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dane avoids the body shot from Huynh.
Huynh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huynh misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Huynh. That snapped Dane's head back.
Huynh thumps Dane with a low kick.
Huynh misses with a body kick.
Huynh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Huynh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huynh scores with a decent looking hook.
Dane throws an off balance right hand
and Huynh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dane throws a jab but it's blocked by Huynh.
The crowd cheers as Dane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huynh doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane's corner calls for a 1-2. Dane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Huynh misses
and Dane counters with a straight right hand.
Huynh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Huynh tries to work over Dane's front leg with a kick but Dane checks it.
Huynh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dane motions for Huynh to come forward. Dane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Huynh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dane takes a step back to recover.
Huynh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dane.
Great Dane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huynh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Dane misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Huynh.
Dane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huynh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dane misses with a jab to the body
and Huynh counters with a body kick.
Huynh misses with a body shot.
Dane moves out of range of the strikes.
Huynh lands a nice shot to the body.
Huynh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dane's waist but Dane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huynh off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huynh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dane.
A solid body kick from Huynh.
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 Henry Huynh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Huynh misses with a takedown attempt - Dane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dane checks a low kick from Huynh.
Huynh shoots in but no luck this time.
Dane misses with an uppercut.
Dane throws a shot from downtown. Huynh moves away and avoids it.
Huynh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huynh moves away.
Huynh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dane's calf.
Huynh avoids the body shot from Dane.
Dane misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Dane blocks the leg kick.
Dane misses with a wild body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Huynh lands with a left to the head.
Huynh jumps guard but Dane stands there with Huynh around his waist. Huynh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Huynh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huynh backwards.
Huynh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Huynh has Dane pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Huynh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dane tumbling to the mat - Huynh dives into Dane's guard.
Huynh stops Dane from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huynh throwing strikes from guard but Dane blocks nicely.
Huynh 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.
Huynh content to stall in guard here.
Dane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huynh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dane wants to get back to his feet but Huynh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Huynh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane keeping full guard, as Huynh tries to pass.
Dane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huynh looking to pass the guard.
Huynh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dane wants to stand up but Huynh is controlling him.
Dane has momentary wrist control but Huynh slips an elbow through the middle.
Huynh trying to control the position from guard on top but Dane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huynh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Huynh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Huynh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Huynh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Huynh clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab from Huynh.
Huynh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dane misses with a looping left.
Huynh throws a wild body kick that Dane sees coming a mile off.
Dane walks into a left hand.
Dane misses with a jab to the body
and Huynh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Huynh moves out of range of the strikes.
Dane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huynh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huynh is looking to chop away at Dane's legs.
Dane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huynh manages to avoid it.
Dane moves out of range of the body kick from Huynh.
Dane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Huynh rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Huynh can pounce on him.
Dane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huynh scores with a head kick.
Huynh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dane avoids the head kick by Huynh.
Dane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Huynh throws a wild body kick that Dane sees coming a mile off.
Dane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dane missing with a left hand there. Huynh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huynh throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huynh tries to close the distance and clinch but Dane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dane misses with a hook to the body
and Huynh counters with a thumping low kick.
Dane misses with a hook. Huynh ducked under it nicely.
Dane connects with a single shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Huynh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huynh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dane.
Dane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Huynh.
Huynh throws a head kick that misses.
Dane misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane lands with a nice body punch.
Huynh stuns Dane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Huynh lands with a good body shot.
Dane looks to score with a jab to the body but Huynh is just out of range.
Huynh throws a leg kick that misses.
Huynh throws a body kick that misses.
Huynh connects with an inside leg kick.
Huynh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Huynh tenderised Dane's leg. Dane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huynh throws a head kick that misses.
Huynh misses with a low kick.
Huynh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dane. That did some damage!
Dane throws a hook to the side of Huynh's head but Huynh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huynh looks for the body kick but Dane saw that one coming.
Dane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Huynh.
Huynh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huynh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huynh slips a straight right by Dane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Huynh had his way with Great Dane in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Huynh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Huynh avoids the body shot from Dane.
Huynh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huynh defending well as Dane loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huynh. Dane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huynh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Huynh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Huynh lands a nice shot to the head.
Dane wants to try and get back to his feet.
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.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Huynh! Dane is hurt baaadly! Huynh is firing away with more strikes - Dane is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Huynh!
Henry Huynh retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tadamasa Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollywood has chosen Deadbolt as his entrance music. Tadamasa Yamada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Hollywood's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tadamasa Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollywood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamada misses the jab.
Hollywood blocks a jab.
Hollywood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yamada is able to avoid easily.
Sloppy strikes from Yamada. Those never looked like landing.
Yamada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollywood was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamada.
Yamada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hollywood on the side of the head.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
Yamada swings widly with a right hand
and Hollywood counters with a straight right hand.
Hollywood takes one on the button.
Yamada lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hollywood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamada throws a lazy right hand but Hollywood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Hollywood misses.
Hollywood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamada throws a jab when Hollywood was well out of range.
Hollywood tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamada feints a jab promting Hollywood to slip. Yamada then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hollywood slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like David Hollywood has been cut.
Yamada wants to clinch up but Hollywood keeps it at a distance.
Hollywood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollywood is just out of range.
Hollywood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hollywood throws the kick towards the body but Yamada avoids it.
Yamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollywood.
Yamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Hollywood tenderised Yamada's leg. Yamada is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamada tries to clinch up.
Hollywood throws a sloppy head kick and Yamada moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamada checks a leg kick.
Hollywood throws a chopping leg kick but Yamada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yamada fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamada throws an off balance right hand
and Hollywood counters with an outside leg kick.
Yamada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hollywood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamada throws a series of punches but Hollywood moves out of range.
Yamada misses with a two punch combination.
Hollywood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamada. Hollywood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a head kick but Yamada moves out of range.
Hollywood lands with a good body shot.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hollywood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yamada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollywood.
Hollywood ducks under a wild hook from Yamada.
A head kick misses from Hollywood.
Yamada tries to clinch up but Hollywood circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice straight punches there by Yamada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamada.
Hollywood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamada's hands.
Yamada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hollywood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hollywood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamada.
Yamada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hollywood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamada connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hollywood counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hollywood.
Hollywood scores with a hook to the body.
Hollywood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamada's elbow.
Hollywood pushes Yamada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamada throws a head punch that misses.
Hollywood struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamada controls his hands.
Hollywood lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamada.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamada can't break the clinch.
Yamada misses with some punches.
Hollywood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hollywood is leaning against Yamada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hollywood lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Hollywood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Hollywood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yamada slips a jab and a cross from Hollywood.
Yamada tries to clinch but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hollywood tries to work over Yamada's front leg with a kick but Yamada checks it.
Hollywood is looking to chop away at Yamada's legs.
Yamada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hollywood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hollywood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.
Hollywood lands a jab to the head.
Yamada slips under a jab from Hollywood.
Hollywood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamada tries to bum rush Hollywood with a series of wild strikes but Hollywood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hollywood feints and then cracks Yamada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamada down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yamada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hollywood cracks the inside of Yamada's front leg.
Hollywood dodges the punch combination from Yamada.
Yamada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hollywood connects with the punch.
Yamada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yamada misses the shot to the body.
Hollywood wants to clinch up but Yamada keeps it at a distance.
Hollywood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hollywood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamada was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamada throws a jab when Hollywood was well out of range.
David Hollywood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood misses with a body kick.
Hollywood connects with a body shot.
Hollywood throws a leg kick but Yamada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamada throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Hollywood does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Hollywood.
Hollywood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamada. That did some damage!
Yamada throws a body punch but Hollywood moves out of range.
Yamada throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Hollywood.
A slow jab from Hollywood misses its intended target.
Yamada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hollywood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hollywood doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamada circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hollywood throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yamada misses with a double jab
and Hollywood counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamada checks a low kick from Hollywood.
Hollywood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamada's calf.
Hollywood scores with a shot to the body.
Yamada slips under a jab from Hollywood.
A swing and a miss from Hollywood.
Hollywood clobbers Yamada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yamada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamada tries to clinch up but Hollywood circles away and keeps his distance.
Hollywood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Hollywood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollywood.
Yamada throws a series of punches but Hollywood moves out of range.
Yamada misses with a looping left.
Hollywood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollywood lands a high kick!
Yamada swings widly with a right hand
and Hollywood counters with a right hand to the body.
Hollywood tries to clinch up.
Hollywood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yamada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamada lands a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the body from Hollywood misses
and Yamada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hollywood swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Hollywood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Hollywood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hollywood connects with a looping right hand.
Yamada throws a hook but Hollywood blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hollywood.
Yamada cracks Hollywood with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Hollywood.
Yamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Hollywood.
Yamada checks the leg kick.
Yamada moves out of range of the body kick.
Yamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamada throws a looping overhand right but Hollywood ducks down to avoid it.
Hollywood is looking to score with low kicks.
Yamada misses with a hook
and Hollywood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hollywood throws a leg kick but Yamada sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood misses with a kick to the body
and Yamada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hollywood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hollywood pushes Yamada away with a front kick.
Yamada connects with the punch.
Yamada stalks Hollywood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hollywood's face. Hollywood staggers backwards, shaken.
Hollywood tries to land a leg kick but Yamada saw it coming and moves away.
Yamada looks to land a left hand but Hollywood moved out of range nicely.
Yamada scores with a nice head shot.
Hollywood takes the fight into the clinch.
Hollywood tries to work over Yamada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hollywood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hollywood tries a body shot but Yamada blocks it.
Hollywood pushes Yamada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamada.
Yamada throws a punch but it's blocked by Hollywood.
Hollywood swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Yamada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hollywood misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood tries a body shot but Yamada blocks it.
Hollywood misses with a punch to the body.
Yamada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hollywood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamada swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollywood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hollywood tries a body shot but Yamada blocks it.
Yamada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hollywood backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada can't find room to land a body shot as Hollywood controls the action.
Yamada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hollywood tries a body shot but Yamada blocks it.
Yamada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamada misses with the head strike.
Yamada breaks the clinch.
Hollywood throws a hook but Yamada blocks it.
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
Hollywood throws an overhand right that lands on Yamada's shoulder, as Yamada tries to avoid the shot.
Yamada throws a poor cross that misses
and Hollywood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollywood.
Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamada.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hollywood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hollywood avoids the body shot from Yamada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hollywood catches Yamada right on the button with a cross.
Hollywood tries to clinch but Yamada is having none of it.
Hollywood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hollywood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hollywood, right into the meat.
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!
Hollywood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yamada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yamada throws the left hand but Hollywood avoids the punch easily.
Hollywood throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollywood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hollywood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but David Hollywood just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on David Hollywood's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hollywood throws a head kick but Yamada moves out of range.
Hollywood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yamada's head.
Hollywood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hollywood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Hollywood throws a head kick that half lands.
Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollywood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hollywood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yamada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hollywood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamada has had enough of the clinch but Hollywood keeps him there for the moment.
Yamada wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollywood won't allow it.
Yamada tries a body shot but Hollywood blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Yamada fails to land.
Hollywood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamada.
Yamada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hollywood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
David Hollywood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hollywood working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Hollywood.
A right hand to the body from Hollywood.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yamada swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollywood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hollywood misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Yamada.
Hollywood cracks Yamada with a nice body shot.
Yamada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hollywood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hollywood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamada struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollywood controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hollywood presses Yamada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hollywood tries to work over Yamada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Hollywood.
A head punch on the inside from Yamada fails to land.
Yamada misses with a body punch.
Yamada throws a punch but it's blocked by Hollywood.
Hollywood stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yamada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamada lands with a right to the head.
Hollywood blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hollywood prevents a body shot from Yamada.
Hollywood struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamada controls his hands.
Yamada working hard to break the clinch.
Hollywood scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada misses with a body punch.
Hollywood stalling the fight.
Yamada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yamada scores with a shoulder strike.
Yamada struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollywood controls his hands.
Hollywood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hollywood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hollywood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hollywood lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Yamada.
Hollywood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamada pushes Hollywood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hollywood tries to work over Yamada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Hollywood.
Hollywood blocking some punches.
Hollywood prevents a body shot from Yamada.
Hollywood lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollywood tries to throw a body punch but Yamada avoids it by throwing Hollywood back against the cage.
Hollywood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hollywood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hollywood.
Hollywood tries to work over Yamada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamada digs a right hand underneath Hollywood's ribcage. Hollywood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yamada misses with the head strike.
Hollywood digs a right hand into Yamada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamada's gas tank.
Hollywood wants to stall.
Hollywood lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollywood struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamada controls his hands.
Hollywood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamada.
Yamada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on David Hollywood's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yamada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamada.
Yamada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hollywood counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamada. Hollywood does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Yamada misses its intended target.
Yamada walks into a left hand.
Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamada.
Hollywood misses with a leg kick
and Hollywood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hollywood scores with a punch to the head.
Hollywood connects with a leg kick. Yamada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollywood throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hollywood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hollywood does no damage.
Hollywood tries to work over Yamada's front leg with a kick but Yamada checks it.
Hollywood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Yamada lunges at Hollywood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hollywood's hand.
Hollywood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hollywood is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yamada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hollywood is looking to score with low kicks.
Yamada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hollywood on the side of the head.
Hollywood slips under a jab.
Yamada lands with a right hand.
Hollywood throws a hook to the side of Yamada's head but Yamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamada throws a hook but Hollywood avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamada, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Yamada does it's job there.
Hollywood thows a body shot but no joy.
Yamada blocks a head kick by Hollywood.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hollywood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada takes a swing at Hollywood's ribcage but misses.
Tadamasa Yamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollywood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamada looks to land a right hand but Hollywood moved out of range.
Yamada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hollywood wants to clinch.
Hollywood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hollywood ducks under a wild hook from Yamada.
Hollywood throws a shot from downtown. Yamada moves away and avoids it.
Hollywood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamada on the side of the head.
Yamada with a hook.
Yamada tries to clinch but Hollywood is having none of it.
Yamada thows a body shot but no joy.
Hollywood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yamada throws an overhand right that lands on Hollywood's shoulder, as Hollywood tries to avoid the shot.
Hollywood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamada's calf.
Hollywood's corner calls for a 1-2. Hollywood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yamada moves away from the strike by Hollywood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a nice looking combination but Hollywood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamada misses with a straight left.
Hollywood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hollywood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamada misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollywood tests Yamada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamada misses with a hook
and Hollywood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamada lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollywood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamada thuds a left hand into Hollywood's body.
Yamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tadamasa Yamada.
Well Hollywood 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hollywood!
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FIGHT
RATING
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