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FCD 52: Yuudai vs Sox 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brent Stanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralle Pihl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pihl is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Run to the hills. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brent Stanton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralle Pihl!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanton forces Pihl back against the cage and clinches.
Stanton trying to control the position but instead, Pihl has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stanton into the cage.
Pihl has Stanton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pihl pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stanton tumbling to the mat - Pihl dives into Stanton's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pihl stands up out of Stanton's guard for a moment - Stanton manages to land a nice upkick.
Stanton is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pihl frees his head nicely. Oh but Stanton has switched to an armbar! Pihl is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brent Stanton!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Menzies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Menzies acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domingo Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Menzies!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menzies closes the distance and clinches.
Menzies has Chavez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Menzies pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chavez tumbling to the mat - Menzies dives into Chavez's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Menzies is looking to work some ground and pound but Chavez has wrist control.
Chavez managing to control the position.
Menzies 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.
Menzies trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Chavez is trying to control the position but Menzies postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Menzies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menzies stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavez. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet.
Menzies bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menzies working away.
Menzies laying and praying for a moment but Chavez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Menzies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Menzies trying to control from Chavez's half guard. Chavez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chavez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menzies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menzies postures up.
Menzies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menzies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Chavez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Menzies is aware though and is defending well.
Chavez striking off his back but it's not causing Menzies any problems.
Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menzies.
Menzies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menzies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menzies throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.
Menzies throwing strikes but missing.
Menzies throwing strikes but missing.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Menzies from controlling successfully.
Menzies with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chavez keeping full guard, as Menzies tries to pass.
Menzies postures up in Chavez's guard and throws a big left but Chavez blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menzies is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Menzies from controlling successfully.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Menzies is proving a slippery customer.
Menzies stays in close to Chavez's body and controls the position.
Menzies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Steve Menzies hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Menzies scores with a hook.
A jab from Menzies finds it's way through Chavez's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Menzies dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chavez throws a head kick but Menzies moves out of range.
Menzies lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Menzies looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Menzies is pressing down on Chavez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavez is holding on for now.
Chavez is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Menzies in particular looking to stall.
Menzies is trying to control the action in half guard but Chavez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steve Menzies has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chavez is trying to maintain the position but Menzies is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Menzies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Domingo Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Menzies throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Menzies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chavez somewhat.
Chavez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Menzies!
Menzies keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chavez tries to control but Menzies wriggling away.
Chavez looking to finish with strikes here!
Menzies is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menzies keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chavez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Menzies is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez punching from mount but Menzies doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chavez takes Menzies's back.
Menzies is in bad spot here.
Menzies is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menzies wants to control his opponent's hands but Chavez gets his hands free.
Chavez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chavez is cranking Menzies's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Menzies! He's tightened the choke and Menzies is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Domingo Chavez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago's entrance music is Get Em Up - Cypress Hill. A fine choice. Carlos Santiago had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshi Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiba looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chiba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santiago - the referee stops the clock and Chiba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santiago. Chiba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Chiba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santiago. Santiago obviously looking to wear him down.
Chiba walks into a left hand.
Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Santiago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chiba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Chiba misses.
Santiago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santiago lands a really nice looking cross but Chiba seems unphased.
Santiago lands a nice looking body shot.
Santiago clinches up against the cage.
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chiba blocks a head kick by Santiago.
Santiago tries to clinch but Chiba moves out of range.
Chiba is looking to chop away at Santiago's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses the shot to the body.
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiba throws out the jab.
Chiba misses with a hook.
A jab from Santiago does it's job there.
Chiba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santiago has time to react.
Santiago lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santiago lands a jab-cross combination.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Santiago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Santiago.
Santiago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chiba at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Santiago.
Santiago slips a straight right by Chiba.
Santiago connects with a high kick.
Santiago misses the jab.
Chiba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago moves into range and clinches up with Chiba.
Santiago trying to control the position but instead, Chiba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santiago into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba is trying to drag Santiago to the mat but Santiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hook to the body lands for Santiago.
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Santiago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Santiago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Santiago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Santiago misses with a head kick.
Chiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santiago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chiba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santiago throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chiba on the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Santiago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago takes a swing at Chiba's ribcage but misses.
Chiba misses with a straight right.
Santiago scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice takedown defense from Chiba. No joy for Santiago on that attempt.
Chiba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses.
Santiago lunges at Chiba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chiba's hand.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santiago scores with a push kick.
Chiba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Santiago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba avoids the head kick by Santiago.
Chiba throws a right hand that misses
and Santiago counters with a right hand to the body.
Santiago misses the jab.
Carlos Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santiago connects with a body shot that sends Chiba's belly button to the back.
Chiba ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
Santiago lands a jab to the head.
Santiago lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Chiba misses.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Santiago moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries to clinch
and Chiba counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Carlos Santiago has been cut.
Santiago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santiago tries to clinch but Chiba is having none of it.
Chiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Santiago.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santiago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Santiago.
Carlos Santiago is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba gets tackled into the cage by Santiago. Santiago maintains the clinch.
Chiba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santiago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chiba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santiago wants to clinch up but Chiba keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santiago throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
Santiago scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Santiago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Santiago's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Santiago lands with an uppercut that bounces Chiba off the cage and back into range.
Santiago scores with a body shot.
Santiago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chiba. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Santiago.
Santiago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chiba's sensitive parts.
Santiago scores with a shot to the body.
Santiago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chiba is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Santiago.
Santiago lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chiba is still on wobbly legs! Can Santiago finish him?
Carlos Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santiago.
Chiba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago tries to clinch there but Chiba circles away.
Santiago jabs Chiba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santiago tries to bum rush Chiba with a series of wild strikes but Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chiba seems to have recovered his senses.
Chiba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santiago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chiba eats them both and turns towards Santiago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chiba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santiago lands with a nice combination. Chiba backs away looking to recover.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chiba moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago moves to clinch but Chiba breaks away
and Chiba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santiago looks to land a left hand but Chiba moved out of range nicely.
Santiago feints and then cracks Chiba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chiba down.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago throws a shot from downtown. Chiba moves away and avoids it.
Chiba misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago scores with a hook.
Santiago connects with a crisp jab.
Santiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santiago lands an overhand right.
Santiago catches Chiba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santiago scores with a nice strike.
Chiba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santiago throws a sloppy head kick and Chiba moves out of range easily.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses
and Chiba counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to chop away at Chiba's legs.
Santiago throws an overhand right that lands on Chiba's shoulder, as Chiba tries to avoid the shot.
Chiba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chiba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carlos Santiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Santiago.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chiba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santiago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoshi Chiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chiba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chiba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santiago.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santiago 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Santiago!
Carlos Santiago was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonhomme Sept Heures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bonhomme Sept Heures!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kochanowski as Sept Heures shoots in.
Sept Heures fails to land the takedown.
Sept Heures shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Janek Kochanowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonhomme Sept Heures.
Kochanowski blocks a head kick by Sept Heures.
Kochanowski blocks a head kick by Sept Heures.
Sept Heures shoots in for a takedown but Kochanowski shows good takedown defense.
Kochanowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sept Heures.
Sept Heures is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kochanowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kochanowski lands a slapping body shot.
Sept Heures looks gassed!
Sept Heures throws a body kick that misses.
Sept Heures lands with a right hand.
Sept Heures shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kochanowski with a hook.
Kochanowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Kochanowski.
Decent striking displayed by Kochanowski there.
Sept Heures shoots in and gets a takedown into Kochanowski's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kochanowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kochanowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sept Heures.
Kochanowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kochanowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sept Heures is looking to escape.
Kochanowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kochanowski landing punches.
Kochanowski with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sept Heures really wants to buck Kochanowski off and get back to his feet.
Kochanowski landing shots from mount.
Sept Heures is working to get back to half guard.
Kochanowski avoids the attempt from Sept Heures to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochanowski raining down shots from the mount!
Sept Heures really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kochanowski working the ground and pound effectively.
Sept Heures wants to control but Kochanowski is having none of it.
Sept Heures tries to reverse the position but Kochanowski maintains control.
Sept Heures is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski has control of Sept Heures's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sept Heures regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kochanowski is working for a guillotine from mount but Sept Heures frees his head quite easily.
Sept Heures is trying desperately to improve position.
Kochanowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Kochanowski prevents Sept Heures from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Kochanowski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sept Heures slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kochanowski working over Sept Heures with some ground and pound. Sept Heures looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sept Heures actively working from the bottom here.
Sept Heures is trying to maintain the position but Kochanowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Sept Heures regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sept Heures is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kochanowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kochanowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kochanowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kochanowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kochanowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sept Heures looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kochanowski is defending well. Sept Heures quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kochanowski has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sept Heures celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bonhomme Sept Heures!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phil Deimon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz has chosen DJ Khaled - All I do is win as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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22
135 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Deimon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dominick Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deimon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deimon shoots in and bounces Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cruz is pulling down on Deimon's head to control his posture.
Deimon is looking to stand up but Cruz won't let him.
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deimon is aware though and is defending well.
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Deimon pushes his legs off easily.
Deimon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deimon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deimon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Deimon frees his head nicely. Oh but Cruz has switched to an armbar! Deimon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dominick Cruz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agapito Hampaslupa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnnie Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agapito Hampaslupa!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rico tests Hampaslupa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rico throws a combination. Hampaslupa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Agapito Hampaslupa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rico jabs at Hampaslupa's body.
Hampaslupa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rico's sensitive parts.
Hampaslupa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hampaslupa tries to clinch up but Rico circles away and keeps his distance.
Hampaslupa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hampaslupa throws a sloppy head kick and Rico moves out of range easily.
Hampaslupa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hampaslupa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rico connects with a body shot.
Hampaslupa throws a series of punches but Rico moves out of range.
Hampaslupa throws a head kick that misses.
Hampaslupa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hampaslupa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hampaslupa is rocked!
Johnnie Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hampaslupa looks gassed!
Rico misses with a double jab.
Rico throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Hampaslupa crashing down! Hampaslupa tries to stagger back to his feet but Rico just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Hampaslupa asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnnie Rico!
Johnnie Rico opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Mendosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Maniche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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30
162 lbs
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156 lbs
14 - 18 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paulo Mendosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Maniche!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniche fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mendosa stalks Maniche and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maniche's face. Maniche staggers backwards, shaken.
Mendosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maniche. Maniche obviously looking to wear him down.
Mendosa jabs Maniche right on the nose. Maniche blinks but takes it well.
Maniche ducks under a wild hook from Mendosa.
Maniche connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maniche dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maniche throws a hook but Mendosa blocks it.
Sam Maniche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maniche slips under a jab from Mendosa.
Maniche throws a series of punches but Mendosa moves out of range.
Maniche jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maniche throws a hook but Mendosa avoids it easily.
Maniche falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maniche swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendosa counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendosa scores with a jab.
Mendosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maniche.
Maniche misses with the combination.
Maniche ducks under a wild hook from Mendosa.
Maniche fails to land with a series of punches.
Maniche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendosa moves away.
Mendosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maniche throws a combination that misses
and Mendosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maniche on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maniche looks gassed!
Mendosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mendosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Mendosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Mendosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniche slips under a jab.
Mendosa lands with a cross.
Maniche throws a jab when Mendosa was well out of range.
Mendosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maniche lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Maniche.
Mendosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maniche as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Maniche.
Mendosa throws a shot from downtown. Maniche moves away and avoids it.
Sam Maniche is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maniche looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendosa jabs Maniche right on the nose. Maniche blinks but takes it well.
Mendosa ducks under a wild hook from Maniche.
Mendosa slips a jab and a cross from Maniche.
Maniche throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendosa.
Mendosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendosa looks to land a right hand but Maniche moved out of range.
Maniche shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maniche staying out of range there.
Maniche lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendosa circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maniche on his heels. He'll look to pass Maniche's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mendosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maniche manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendosa has Maniche in his guard.
Maniche tries to stand but Mendosa is controlling from the bottom.
Maniche wants to stand and escape but instead Mendosa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maniche is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendosa is controlling him.
Mendosa looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Mendosa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maniche scores with a hook to the body. Mendosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maniche throws a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Mendosa blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Maniche misses its intended target.
Mendosa lands with an overhand left.
Mendosa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mendosa lands a jab to Maniche's midsection.
Maniche misses with a double jab
letting Mendosa counter with a right hand.
Mendosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Maniche.
Sam Maniche is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maniche connects with the punch.
Maniche misses with a combination
and Mendosa counters with a three punch combo that has Maniche backing up. Maniche nods at Mendosa to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maniche tries to land a leg kick but Mendosa saw it coming and moves away.
Maniche is breathing heavily.
Maniche swinging wildly here.
Mendosa lunges at Maniche with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maniche's hand.
Maniche falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendosa lands with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Mendosa.
Mendosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maniche under the eye.
Mendosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maniche momentarily.
Maniche takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendosa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maniche back to the cage. Mendosa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maniche has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maniche throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendosa, as that shot connected.
Mendosa jabs Maniche right on the nose. Maniche blinks but takes it well.
Mendosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maniche stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Donk. Mendosa catches Maniche right on the button with a cross.
Maniche throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mendosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendosa scores with a punch to the head.
Maniche throws a low kick but Mendosa moves out of range easily.
Paulo Mendosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mendosa fails to land the takedown.
Mendosa throws a hook but Maniche blocks it.
Maniche throws a jab when Mendosa was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniche drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendosa looks to land a combination but Maniche avoids it well.
Maniche takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maniche lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Maniche throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mendosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendosa moves out of range as Maniche strikes.
Mendosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendosa slips a jab from Maniche.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendosa, as that shot connected.
Maniche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maniche throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendosa.
Maniche takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maniche misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maniche takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maniche.
Mendosa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mendosa misses with the combination.
Maniche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Maniche misses.
Nice shot by Mendosa.
Mendosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Maniche is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Mendosa 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. And we move into the final round!
Maniche looks to land a combination but Mendosa avoids it well.
Maniche throws a chopping leg kick but Mendosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mendosa slips a jab from Maniche.
Mendosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mendosa cracks Maniche with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mendosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maniche lands with a shot to the body.
Mendosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maniche's hands.
Maniche takes one to the chin there.
Maniche shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mendosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maniche lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maniche throws a series of punches but Mendosa avoids them all with ease.
Maniche throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maniche avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maniche swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maniche throws a leg kick that misses.
A left and a right from Mendosa both land. Nice combination.
Maniche throws a head kick but Mendosa moves out of range.
Maniche misses with a low kick.
Mendosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maniche moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Mendosa. That snapped Maniche's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Mendosa catches Maniche right on the button with a cross.
Good shot there by Mendosa.
Mendosa tests Maniche's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maniche throws a series of punches but Mendosa moves out of range.
Mendosa jabs Maniche right on the nose. Maniche blinks but takes it well.
Maniche swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mendosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maniche misses with a few strikes there.
Mendosa cracks Maniche with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maniche walks into a straight right hand from Mendosa.
Maniche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mendosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniche misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paulo Mendosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendosa shoots in for a takedown but Maniche shows good takedown defense.
Mendosa connects with a right hand. Maniche shakes it off.
Mendosa misses with an uppercut.
Maniche looks to land a right hand but Mendosa moved out of range.
Maniche slips a jab from Mendosa.
Maniche throws a low kick but Mendosa moves out of range easily.
Maniche wants to land a leg kick but Mendosa is out of range.
Maniche lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maniche misses with a combination
and Mendosa counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa connects with a jab.
Mendosa misses with a hook.
Maniche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendosa scores with the left hand. Maniche knows he should have avoided that one.
Maniche takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maniche throws a combination that misses
and Mendosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maniche looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendosa is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Maniche. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maniche looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Maniche misses its intended target.
Sam Maniche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendosa lands an overhand right.
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 Paulo Mendosa.
Well Mendosa 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Mendosa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. 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
168 lbs
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171 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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klopfenstein pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barnes back to the cage. Klopfenstein follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Klopfenstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Klopfenstein needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Klopfenstein throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klopfenstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Klopfenstein takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Klopfenstein scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klopfenstein misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a right hand that Klopfenstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Klopfenstein also avoids with ease.
Klopfenstein lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes tries to clinch but Klopfenstein moves out of range.
Klopfenstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes tests Klopfenstein 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klopfenstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klopfenstein . That did some damage!
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Klopfenstein 's head back.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barnes cracks the inside of Klopfenstein 's front leg.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Klopfenstein throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Klopfenstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klopfenstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Klopfenstein is just out of range.
Klopfenstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klopfenstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes tries to clinch but Klopfenstein is having none of it.
No joy there for Klopfenstein , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klopfenstein thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Klopfenstein throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnes scores with a jab. Klopfenstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Klopfenstein 's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Klopfenstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Klopfenstein moves out of range easily.
Klopfenstein thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klopfenstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klopfenstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klopfenstein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Klopfenstein throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Klopfenstein backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes clobbers Klopfenstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Klopfenstein throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Klopfenstein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klopfenstein .
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klopfenstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klopfenstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein misses with a hook.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Klopfenstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klopfenstein 's calf.
Klopfenstein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes thows a body kick. Klopfenstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Andre Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Klopfenstein takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Klopfenstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Klopfenstein . Those never looked like landing.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Klopfenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Klopfenstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnes.
Klopfenstein throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Klopfenstein , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein misses with a straight left.
Klopfenstein misses with a double jab.
Klopfenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Klopfenstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Klopfenstein misses with a straight left.
Barnes throws a head kick that Klopfenstein semi-blocks.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Klopfenstein is out of range.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Klopfenstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Klopfenstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Klopfenstein slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klopfenstein throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Klopfenstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Klopfenstein avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klopfenstein .
Ichabod Klopfenstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Klopfenstein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klopfenstein loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klopfenstein . Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klopfenstein , pushing him back against the cage.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klopfenstein is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Klopfenstein to the mat. Klopfenstein regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Klopfenstein keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Klopfenstein looking to control.
Barnes passes Klopfenstein 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Klopfenstein is defending the position.
Barnes trying to control the action but Klopfenstein is working from the bottom.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Klopfenstein 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein holds on, trying desperately to control.
Barnes landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
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!
Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Klopfenstein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klopfenstein tries to get out of the position.
Barnes landing strikes from the mount and Klopfenstein is in trouble!
Andre Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes cracks Klopfenstein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barnes raining down shots from the mount!
Klopfenstein is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Barnes! Klopfenstein is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andre Barnes!
A victorious Andre Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Senor Sox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Senor Sox told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takeshi Yuudai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Senor Sox!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yuudai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sox.
Sox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Sox misses.
Sox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yuudai looks for a takedown but Sox sprawls well.
Yuudai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yuudai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sox blocks a low kick nicely.
Yuudai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Takeshi Yuudai has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sox lands with an uppercut that bounces Yuudai off the cage and back into range.
Nice uppercut lands for Yuudai. That snapped Sox's head back.
Yuudai misses with a takedown attempt - Sox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Sox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yuudai doesn't seem phased though.
Yuudai is rocked!
Yuudai misses the shot to the body.
Sox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sox scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Yuudai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yuudai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sox did well to prevent Yuudai getting side control.
Yuudai seems to have got his legs back now.
Yuudai is breathing heavily.
Sox is doing well to control the position and prevent Yuudai from advancing to side control.
Yuudai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sox defending well though.
Sox tries to get to full guard but Yuudai has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yuudai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yuudai is trying to work for a kimura but Sox is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai is thwarting Sox's attempts to control the position.
Sox is looking to improve his position.
Yuudai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sox trying to control here.
Sox manages to get to full guard.
Sox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sox is pulling down on Yuudai's head. It's preventing any offense from Yuudai, at least for the moment.
Yuudai connects with a couple of short punches.
Yuudai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sox keeping full guard, as Yuudai tries to pass.
Yuudai stands up over Sox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sox seems keen to control Yuudai's posture.
Sox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuudai wants to pass the guard but Sox is keeping the position.
Sox is trying to keep Yuudai in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Senor Sox has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Yuudai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yuudai tries to bum rush Sox with a series of wild strikes but Sox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yuudai ducks under a wild hook from Sox.
Sox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yuudai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sox counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Sox.
Yuudai doesn't manage to clinch there - Sox circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sox shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sox is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Senor Sox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Yuudai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Sox does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Sox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sox.
Yuudai looks to land a right hand but Sox moved out of range.
Sox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Yuudai.
Sox lands with an overhand left.
Yuudai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yuudai. Yuudai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sox misses with a body shot.
Sox feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yuudai sprawling to the canvas! Yuudai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sox finish him?!
Yuudai gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Sox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takeshi Yuudai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuudai scores with a couple of short elbows.
An elbow from Yuudai crashes against the mat.
Sox manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yuudai is pressing down on Sox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sox is holding on for now.
Yuudai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sox is looking to control Yuudai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sox avoid being mounted?
Yuudai seems to be working for a kimura but Sox defends the submission attempt.
Sox trying to control but Yuudai postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yuudai.
Sox is looking to control Yuudai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sox avoid being mounted?
Sox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yuudai wants to pass the guard but Sox is defending well.
Sox wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sox is looking to control Yuudai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sox avoid being mounted?
Yuudai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sox's head.
Sox is looking to improve his position.
Sox gets back to full guard.
Yuudai throws a strike but Sox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sox wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving.
Sox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuudai is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai trying to keep a closed guard but Sox is proving a slippery customer.
Sox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. El Senor Sox was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sox throws a body punch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Sox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuudai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sox.
Yuudai misses with a lunging right hand
and Sox counters with a three punch combo that has Yuudai backing up. Yuudai nods at Sox to acknowledge the strikes.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai tries to work over Sox's front leg with a kick but Sox checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yuudai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuudai throws a body punch but Sox moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Senor Sox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Yuudai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yuudai defending well as Sox loads up on a big left hand.
Yuudai ducks under a wild hook from Sox.
Yuudai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sox throws a right hand that Yuudai ducks under and follows up with a left that Yuudai also avoids with ease.
Sox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sox connects with a single shot there.
Sox misses with the combination.
Yuudai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yuudai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuudai scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sox throws a lazy right hand but Yuudai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuudai shoots in and bounces Sox off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yuudai.
Yuudai 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.
Sox wants to sweep here but Yuudai controlling him for the moment.
Sox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yuudai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yuudai's guard.
Yuudai wants to sweep but no luck.
Yuudai wants to control the position but Sox says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Yuudai wants to improve his position but Sox is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sox is thwarting Yuudai's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Sox seems content to control.
Sox tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Yuudai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sox trying to control the action but Yuudai is working from the bottom.
El Senor Sox has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No joy there for Yuudai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yuudai back to the cage. Sox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yuudai walks into a jab.
Yuudai missing with a left hand there. Sox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sox sends Yuudai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sox is motioning to the referee to let Yuudai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Takeshi Yuudai's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuudai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sox tries to avoid it but Yuudai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sox to the ground. Sox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sox thows a body shot but no joy.
Sox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Sox.
Sox lands a slapping body shot.
Sox throws a nice looking combination but Yuudai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sox with a jab.
Sox takes a swing at Yuudai's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sox is looking to clinch.
Sox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yuudai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sox.
Sox swinging wildly here.
Yuudai is looking to clinch.
Sox checks a low kick from Yuudai.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yuudai swivels and escapes.
Sox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yuudai's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Senor Sox really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Yuudai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yuudai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sox's head.
Sox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yuudai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Sox does no damage.
Sox looks to throw the jab but Yuudai is out of range.
Sox lands a body shot.
Yuudai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sox sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sox has hold of Yuudai's hands but Yuudai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sox is refusing to be controlled, as Yuudai sits in half guard.
Sox is trying to get back to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yuudai.
Sox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sox wants to sweep but no luck.
Yuudai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yuudai prevents Sox from getting back to his feet.
Sox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yuudai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yuudai wants to pass the guard but Sox is keeping the position.
Sox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuudai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sox wants to sweep but no luck.
Yuudai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sox's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sox pulls Yuudai in close to his closed guard and prevents Yuudai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yuudai looking to pass the guard.
Sox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuudai tries to free his leg and advance position but Sox is retaining full guard.
Yuudai passes Sox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sox trying to control from the bottom.
Yuudai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sox tries to roll over but Yuudai keeps him under control.
Yuudai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yuudai is working away from the top position though.
Sox is in trouble now - Yuudai has advanced to mount!
Yuudai throwing strikes here but Sox is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Yuudai throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sox in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sox takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yuudai looking to ground and pound but Sox is blocking nicely.
Yuudai throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Yuudai throws some wild stikes that Sox manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai had his way with El Senor Sox in that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Yuudai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Yuudai shoots in for a double leg but Sox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yuudai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sox has time to react.
Sox looks to land a combination but Yuudai avoids it well.
Yuudai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sox.
A shot to the liver by Yuudai. Beautiful body shot.
Yuudai shoots for a double leg takedown but Sox sprawls well. He's pushed Yuudai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sox looks to land a right hand but Yuudai moved out of range.
Sox scores with a hook to the body. Yuudai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sox scores with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sox thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Sox misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sox counters with a stiff right hand.
Yuudai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yuudai scores with a takedown into Sox's guard.
Sox controlling the position.
Yuudai preventing the sweep.
Sox is trying to control the position but Yuudai postures up.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Sox keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sox wants to clinch up but Yuudai keeps it at a distance.
Sox throws a body punch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Sox scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sox misses with the combination.
Yuudai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yuudai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yuudai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yuudai goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sox turns into him and now he's in Yuudai's guard.
Sox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai 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.
Sox trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yuudai's head.
Sox stopping the sweep attempt from Yuudai.
Sox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yuudai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yuudai trying to control from half guard but Sox is working away.
Sox trying to control from the bottom.
Sox is trying to get back to full guard.
Sox is trying to control but can't.
Sox is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeshi Yuudai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sox keeps control of the position for the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by El Senor Sox.
Yuudai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Senor Sox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 46:49
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Senor Sox!
El Senor Sox is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional El Senor Sox said 'The belt is back to its real owner!'.
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