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BHFC 87:Tokhtakhounov-Nuclear PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rey Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Scarlatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bautista's entrance music is Ladies and Gentlemen. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rey Bautista! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Scarlatti! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scarlatti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scarlatti throws a push kick but Bautista slaps the foot to one side. Scarlatti misses with a body punch
and Bautista counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Scarlatti lands a leg kick that knocks Bautista off balance momentarily. Scarlatti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bautista. Scarlatti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Scarlatti tries to bum rush Bautista with a series of wild strikes but Bautista uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Scarlatti closes the distance and clinches. Scarlatti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bautista gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bautista escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bautista lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scarlatti at a distance.
Bautista throws a nice looking combination but Scarlatti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scarlatti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bautista circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Scarlatti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scarlatti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bautista napping and manages to drive through into side control! Scarlatti is looking to take a break and control but Bautista is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bautista struggling a bit here. Scarlatti scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bautista is not content to let Scarlatti control the position. Bautista is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Scarlatti controlling from side mount. Bautista is not content to let Scarlatti control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Derek Scarlatti. A left lands for Bautista. Bautista checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Scarlatti is looking to slow Bautista down with leg kicks. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scarlatti. Scarlatti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bautista as he avoids it easily. Bautista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarlatti shoots for a double leg takedown but Bautista sprawls well. He's pushed Scarlatti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rey Bautista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Scarlatti. Bautista connects with the punch. Rey Bautista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Scarlatti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bautista catches Scarlatti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bautista getting the better of the striking in that exchange. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Scarlatti 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.
Bautista connects with a body shot. Scarlatti takes one to the chin there. Scarlatti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scarlatti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bautista, pushing him back against the cage. Bautista swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scarlatti jumps guard and drags Bautista to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Bautista with a flurry of punches that miss. Bautista with a flurry of punches that miss. Bautista wants to stand but Scarlatti is controlling his posture from full guard. Bautista throws a strike but Scarlatti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scarlatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bautista is pulling down on Scarlatti's head to control his posture. Scarlatti wants to control from the top but Bautista keeps moving. Bautista looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scarlatti is one step ahead there. Scarlatti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bautista is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scarlatti stops Bautista from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Bautista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Scarlatti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bautista defends it nicely. Bautista connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarlatti's hands. Bautista closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bautista lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bautista misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bautista lands a jab-cross combination. Scarlatti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bautista sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Scarlatti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bautista manages to avoid it. Scarlatti dives in and grabs Bautista's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bautista pushes down on Scarlatti's head and hops out. Rey Bautista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Scarlatti. Scarlatti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bautista scores with a body shot.
Scarlatti doesn't manage to clinch there - Bautista circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scarlatti misses with the combination.
Scarlatti wants to clinch. Scarlatti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bautista swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bautista lands a really nice looking cross but Scarlatti seems unphased.
Scarlatti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bautista counters with a one-two to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Bautista dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bautista catches Scarlatti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Rey Bautista is winning the standup battle so far. Scarlatti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bautista is fending him off so far but Scarlatti persists. Nope, Bautista circles away and we're back to standing. Scarlatti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bautista swivels and escapes. Bautista jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scarlatti closes the distance and clinches. Bautista is looking to break free of the clinch but Scarlatti has double underhooks. Scarlatti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bautista lands the left hand. Bautista is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Scarlatti has a takedown stuffed. Rey Bautista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Scarlatti. Scarlatti moves in looking to clinch but Bautista pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bautista lands a head shot. Bautista misses with a few strikes there.
Bautista listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bautista cracks Scarlatti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bautista scores with a jab to the body. Bautista slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bautista throws a nice looking combination but Scarlatti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Scarlatti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scarlatti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bautista sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bautista throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarlatti. Scarlatti throws a right hand that Bautista ducks under and follows up with a left that Bautista also avoids with ease. Scarlatti shoots in for a double leg but Bautista sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A punch combination from Bautista misses. Bautista works Scarlatti's body with a nice hook. Scarlatti dodges the punch combination from Bautista.
Scarlatti dives in and grabs Bautista's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bautista pushes down on Scarlatti's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bautista blocks a head kick by Scarlatti.
Bautista checks a low kick from Scarlatti. Bautista digs a good body shot into Scarlatti's ribs. Scarlatti thows a body kick. Bautista tries to catch it but that hurt him. Jab by Bautista. Bautista lands a jab to the head.
Bautista wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scarlatti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scarlatti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A right-left combo lands from Bautista. Bautista's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scarlatti under the eye. Scarlatti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bautista swats away the attempt to clinch by Scarlatti. Scarlatti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bautista manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Scarlatti throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Rey Bautista showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bautista has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rey Bautista! After winning the bout, Rey Bautista thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimora Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cray Daddy Tay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiba comes to the cage accompanied by Angel of Death. Tay has chosen Blue (Dancing Crayfish Version) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 cm
28
185 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshimora Chiba! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cray Daddy Tay! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tay staying out of range there. Tay throws a looping overhand right but Chiba ducks down to avoid it. Chiba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tay.
Tay fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tay!
It looks like Yoshimora Chiba has been cut. Chiba throws a head kick that Tay semi-blocks.
Tay avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tay dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tay lands the left hand. Chiba throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chiba. Chiba circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Tay lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chiba ducks under a wild hook from Tay. Tay swinging wildly here.
Chiba throws a lazy right hand but Tay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chiba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A combination from Tay does no damage. Tay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Tay jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cray Daddy Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tay controlling the position from side mount. Chiba tries to get back to half guard but can't. Chiba takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Tay landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Tay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Chiba defending against the ground and pound. Chiba avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tay. Tay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chiba, who protects the arm well. Chiba trying to remain calm as Tay controls from the top position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tay connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chiba some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cray Daddy Tay dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yoshimora Chiba's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chiba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Tay thows a body shot but no joy. Tay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cray Daddy Tay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tay avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chiba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tay tries to bum rush Chiba with a series of wild strikes but Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chiba needs to keep his hands up - Tay had a free shot at his head there. A swing and a miss from Tay. Tay loads up on a big right hand but Chiba slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from Tay. Tay looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiba is just out of range. Chiba blocks a jab. Tay throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tay. Tay scores with a jab. Tay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chiba moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tay slips under a jab. A big left from Tay misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tay looks to land a combination but Chiba avoids it well. Tay is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Tay lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tay. Tay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chiba moves away. Tay throws a right hand that Chiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Chiba also avoids with ease. Tay throws a series of punches but Chiba moves out of range. No luck with that takedown attempt from Tay. Tay is breathing heavily. Chiba moves out of range of the strikes. No joy there for Tay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chiba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tay connects with a body shot that sends Chiba's belly button to the back. Tay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chiba circles away quickly and effectively. Chiba is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tay's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Chiba lands a leg kick that knocks Tay off balance momentarily. Tay throws a body punch but Chiba moves out of range. Chiba lands the left hand. Chiba swinging wildly here.
Tay lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chiba moves out of range of the strikes. Tay lands a glancing blow to the side of Chiba's head. Tay staying out of range there. Chiba throws a leg kick but Tay sees it coming and checks it nicely. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tay. Tay scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chiba ducks under a wild hook from Tay. Tay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cray Daddy Tay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Yoshimora Chiba's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chiba misses with a left hand and Tay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tay throws an overhand right that lands on Chiba's shoulder, as Chiba tries to avoid the shot. Tay misses the shot to the body. Tay tries to bum rush Chiba with a series of wild strikes but Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tay tries to bum rush Chiba with a series of wild strikes but Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault. No joy there for Tay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tay looks to land a left hand but Chiba moved out of range nicely. Tay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tay tests Chiba's chin there with a solid looking shot. Chiba slips a straight right by Tay.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Tay misses. Tay scores with a punch to the head. Tay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Tay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Chiba is not content to let Tay control the position. Tay in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chiba is letting Tay control him for a moment. Tay has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chiba! Chiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tay on the ground. Chiba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Tay misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tay pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Chiba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cray Daddy Tay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Tay looking to ground and pound but Chiba is blocking nicely. Tay controlling his opponent. Chiba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tay controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yoshimora Chiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice elbow there by Tay.
And that's the end of the fight! Cray Daddy Tay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Tay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cray Daddy Tay! An out of breath Cray Daddy Tay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thabang Sosibo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Quioxte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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197 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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197 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thabang Sosibo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Quioxte! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Quioxte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Sosibo drives through with a takedown into guard. Quioxte 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. Quioxte is pulling down on Sosibo's head to control his posture. Sosibo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Quioxte pulls Sosibo in close to prevent any damage. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quioxte is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sosibo looking for a sweep. Not yet Sosibo, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thabang Sosibo wasn't doing enough on the ground. Quioxte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sosibo fails with the takedown. Quioxte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sosibo misses with a low kick.
Quioxte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Sosibo wants to land a leg kick but Quioxte is out of range. Quioxte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Quioxte cracks the inside of Sosibo's front leg. Quioxte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Quioxte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Manny Quioxte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sosibo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Quioxte lands a big head kick that sends Sosibo tumbling to the mat! Quioxte takes a step backwards and waves Sosibo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sosibo is rocked! Manny Quioxte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Quioxte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Sosibo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Crack! A monster head kick from Quioxte and Sosibo falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Quioxte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Manny Quioxte! Jumping up and down and very excited, Manny Quioxte waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 159's - $49's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Growwoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero comes to the cage accompanied by José the Bronx Rican - Spittin' Narcicism. 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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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Zero! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remy Growwoo! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Growwoo throws a head kick but Zero moves out of range.
Zero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Growwoo rushes Zero and presses him up against the cage. Growwoo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zero has had enough of the clinch but Growwoo keeps him there for the moment. Zero pulls guard successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Growwoo controls from within his opponent's guard. Growwoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Growwoo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Growwoo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Remy Growwoo was stalling too much, according to the referee. Zero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Zero shoots in looking for a takedown. Growwoo tries to sprawl out of it but Zero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Growwoo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him. Growwoo tries to clinch there but Zero circles away.
Growwoo has closed the distance and engaged Zero in a clinch.
Growwoo lands a damaging elbow. Zero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Growwoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Growwoo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Growwoo trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Growwoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Growwoo stalls. Zero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Zero pulls guard successfully.
Growwoo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zero is looking for a triangle but Growwoo pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Growwoo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zero's guard. Zero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Zero is looking for a sweep. Growwoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Zero looking for submissions off his back. Growwoo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Zero. Zero is breathing heavily. Zero is trying to get back to half guard. A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Growwoo stands up. Remy Growwoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Zero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Growwoo circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Growwoo dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zero. Growwoo tries to clinch there but Zero circles away.
Growwoo moves into range and clinches up with Zero. Growwoo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zero looks to throw an elbow but misses. Zero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Growwoo backwards. Growwoo slowing the pace effectively. Growwoo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him. Growwoo trying to land knees to the body.
Growwoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it. Growwoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zero is defending well for now. Zero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Growwoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Growwoo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Growwoo working Zero over with knees to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Growwoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Zero takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Growwoo stops a takedown attempt from Zero.
Growwoo lands an elbow inside that Zero shrugs off.
It looks like Max Zero has been cut. Knees in the clinch landing for Growwoo.
Growwoo working Zero over with knees to the body. Growwoo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice elbow from Growwoo. Growwoo crunches a lovely knee into Zero's ribcage. Growwoo crunches a lovely knee into Zero's ribcage. Growwoo connects with a knee to the head.
Growwoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Zero avoids the damage to the body. Growwoo just leaning against Zero, taking a breather. Zero takes an elbow to the temple. Growwoo lands a nice elbow. Growwoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zero.
Growwoo lands an elbow that stopped Zero in his tracks for a moment. Growwoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Growwoo lands a nice knee to the body. Growwoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zero avoiding damage as Growwoo throws knees to the body.
Growwoo working Zero over with knees to the body. Growwoo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Zero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Growwoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Growwoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zero is defending well for now. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Growwoo obliges. Zero takes an elbow to the temple. Growwoo landing knees to the body.
Growwoo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Growwoo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Zero can't get the takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Growwoo obliges. Growwoo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Growwoo crunches a lovely knee into Zero's ribcage. Zero takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Growwoo landing knees to the head.
Zero takes an elbow to the forehead. Remy Growwoo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Zero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Growwoo lands a good knee to the midsection. Zero won't want to take too many of those. Growwoo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Growwoo trying to land knees to the body.
Growwoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zero's defenses. Growwoo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Growwoo crunches a lovely knee into Zero's ribcage. Growwoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Growwoo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Growwoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Growwoo landing knees to the body.
Growwoo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Growwoo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Growwoo lands a nice knee to the body. Growwoo lands an elbow inside that Zero shrugs off. Knees in the clinch landing for Growwoo.
Growwoo lands a knee to the body.
Growwoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Growwoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Growwoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Growwoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zero is defending well for now. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Growwoo taking a breather. Growwoo lands an elbow inside that Zero shrugs off. Growwoo lands an elbow that stopped Zero in his tracks for a moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Growwoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Max Zero's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zero takes a kick to the side of the head. Growwoo lands with a kick to the temple. Zero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Growwoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Zero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A nice inside leg kick there by Growwoo. That's going to slow Zero down. Growwoo throws a head kick but Zero moves out of range.
Growwoo wants to clinch up but Zero keeps it at a distance. Growwoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zero paws at him with a jab and circles away. Growwoo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zero has Growwoo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zero pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Growwoo tumbling to the mat - Zero dives into Growwoo's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Growwoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zero's guard. Growwoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Zero has wrist control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Growwoo pushes down on Zero's leg and manages to get into half guard. Growwoo decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Growwoo has Zero up against the cage in a clinch.
Growwoo missing with knees to the body.
Zero avoiding damage as Growwoo throws knees to the body.
Growwoo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zero.
Zero is looking for a takedown. Growwoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Zero avoids the damage to the body. Growwoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Zero avoids the damage to the body. Growwoo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Growwoo.
Growwoo is stalling here.
Zero takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Growwoo has Zero pressed against the cage.
Growwoo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him. Growwoo scores a nice knee to the body.
Growwoo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Growwoo lands a knee to the body.
Growwoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it. Growwoo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Growwoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Growwoo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Growwoo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Growwoo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Growwoo stalling.
Growwoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zero.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Growwoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zero is trying to push Growwoo away but Growwoo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Growwoo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Growwoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zero is defending well for now. Growwoo lands a good knee to the midsection. Zero won't want to take too many of those. Growwoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zero.
Growwoo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Growwoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knees to the body from Growwoo.
Growwoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Growwoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Growwoo'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. Growwoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it. Growwoo lands a nice knee to the body. Growwoo lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Growwoo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Zero avoiding damage as Growwoo throws knees to the body.
Zero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Growwoo is defending well. Growwoo stalling.
Growwoo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Growwoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it. Zero wants a takedown.
Remy Growwoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Growwoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Zero avoids the damage to the body. Growwoo leaning his opponent against the cage. Zero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Growwoo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Growwoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Max Zero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight! Remy Growwoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Growwoo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Growwoo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karias York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karias York has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Billy Badass's chin.
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278 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Badass! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karias York! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! York has his takedown stuffed and Badass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Badass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Badass throws a right and a left that York avoids nicely. York has Badass up against the cage in a clinch.
York prevents Badass from breaking the clinch. Badass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Badass slaps away a takedown attempt from York, before circling back to the center of the mat. Badass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Badass throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. York fails with an attempt to clinch.
York misses with a takedown attempt - Badass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Billy Badass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karias York. York is looking to clinch but Badass is avoiding it.
Badass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from York.
Badass lands a head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round. York jabs at Badass's body. Badass throws a big shot that misses. Badass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. York drops Badass with a beautiful combination! Badass stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - York is looking for the KO!
Badass is rocked!
It looks like Billy Badass has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! York closes this distance looking for a takedown but Badass circles away. York dives in and grabs Badass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Badass pushes down on York's head and hops out. York avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
York fails to land the takedown. Badass lands a body shot.
York looks gassed! Badass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. York pushes Badass up against the cage in a clinch. Badass is looking to break free of the clinch but York has double underhooks. York is trying to pull guard but Badass has him pressed against the cage. Badass manages to break the clinch.
Badass throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Badass.
Badass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Badass throws a big shot that misses. York clinches with his opponent.
York drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Badass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Badass is trying to force a seperation but York has the dominant position. Badass breaks the clinch.
Badass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Billy Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. York dips to his left and cracks Badass with an uppercut! Badass looks for a takedown but York sprawls well. Badass cracks York with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. York fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Badass throws a nice outside leg kick. York looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. York is working for an americana but Badass has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst York was thinking about the submission. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. York is in close to Badass's body, working some short punches and elbows. Badass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. York gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Badass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. York gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Badass keeping full guard, as York tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! York is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. York is in close to Badass's body, working some short punches and elbows. Badass tries to land a sweep but no joy. Badass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. York trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom. York is looking to work some ground and pound but Badass has wrist control. Badass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. York won't allow Badass to sweep him here. York chips away with some ground and pound. York must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! York is stalling in the full guard. York working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karias York will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Billy Badass's cut. That's time! Badass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
York with a lazy takedown attempt and York takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Badass keeps the fight on the outside. Decent striking displayed by Badass there. Badass drives through with a takedown into York's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Badass stopping the sweep attempt from York. Badass throwing strikes but missing. Badass slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. York not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
York wants to stand up but Badass is controlling him. 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! York manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. Badass can't escape the position.
York is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Badass can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Badass is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. York in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Badass is in a horrible position here. York smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Karias York has got the better of the ground game so far. 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! York wants to control the pace but Badass is squirming around nicely. Oooooh, big shot lands for York! Badass is hurt baaadly! York is firing away with more strikes - Badass 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 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karias York!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Machida 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Machida! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Machida avoids the body shot from Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer misses with a looping right. Machida misses with a double jab
and Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Machida moves in looking to clinch but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer pushes him off. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Machida loads up on a big right hand but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer slips the punch. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer shoots in and bounces Machida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Machida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer controls the pace. Machida wants to improve his position but instead Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer has moved into half guard.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer not landing any meaningful shots this time. Machida wants to control but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is keeping busy and won't allow it. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Machida trying to control here.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machida's head. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer thows a huge punch but Machida dodges it nicely.
Machida is looking to control Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machida avoid being mounted? Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer prevents Machida from improving his position. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machida trying to control here.
Machida is controlling Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's trapped leg to prevent Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer from advancing to side control. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer prevents Machida from improving his position. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Machida wants to get back to full guard. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer slows the pace down in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Machida gets back to full guard.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throwing strikes but missing. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom. Machida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving. Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer from controlling successfully. Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom. Machida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer defends it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida avoids the body shot from Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Machida dips to his left and cracks Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer with an uppercut!
It looks like Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer has been cut. Machida thows a body shot but no joy. Nice shot lands for Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machida connects with a single shot there. Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer with a nice cross. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer avoids a kick to the body.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss. Machida rushes Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machida as Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer tries to tie him up. Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Machida misses with an elbow over the top. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer stalling in the clinch but Machida improves position. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage. Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Machida misses with some punches.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is trying to maintain a safe position but Machida gets an underhook and turns Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer into the cage. Machida misses with a hook from the clinch. Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer controls the action.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer lands with a short shot to the head. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer avoids the elbow strike from Machida, against the cage.
Machida misses with a body punch.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer has Machida pressed against the cage.
Machida pushes off an throws an elbow but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer leaning against his opponent.
Machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machida tries to work over Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Machida tries a body shot but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida. Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses. Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer avoids the damage to the body. Machida misses with a hook from the clinch. Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer breaks from the clinch.
Machida misses with a leg kick. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Machida fails in his attempt to clinch. Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Machida throws a half hearted mid kick. The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is defended easily by Machida. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machida to the mat! Machida manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Machida is trying to keep Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer in close.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Machida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's guard. Machida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Machida wants to control from the top but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer keeps moving. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer looking for a sweep. Not yet Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer, not yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Machida throws a body kick that misses. Machida moves into the clinch successfully.
Machida looking for a takedown. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer blocks an uppercut.
Machida lands a body shot. Machida creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer avoids the elbow strike from Machida, against the cage.
Machida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machida pushes off an throws an elbow but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer effectively controlling the action here. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida. Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer taking a breather. A short right hand to the side of the head by Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer. Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Machida misses with some punches.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer wants to stall.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer. Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is just out of range. Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer misses with a series of wild punches.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab from Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer. Machida closes the distance and clinches. Machida lands an elbow that stopped Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer in his tracks for a moment. Machida misses with some punches.
Lyoto Machida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Both fighters working to control the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses. A battle for position here, against the cage. Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer blocks an elbow strike from Machida.
Machida misses with some punches.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer trying to stall but Machida improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer blocks an elbow strike from Machida.
Machida lands a left hand.
Machida pushes Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Machida wants a takedown.
Machida throws an elbow that misses.
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer looking to slow down the pace here. Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer blocks an elbow strike. Machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer avoids the elbow strike from Machida, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer controls the action.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is defending well for now. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Machida throws a wild body kick that Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer sees coming a mile off. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer keeps the fight on the outside. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Machida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Machida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer looking to pass the guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight! Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Machida 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 28:29 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lyoto Machida made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 159's - $49, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sika Jauheliha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shanks has chosen Dethklok - The Cyborg Slayers as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Dangerous knees
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sika Jauheliha! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Shanks! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jauheliha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Shanks takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jauheliha fails to land with a series of punches.
Sika Jauheliha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jauheliha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shanks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jauheliha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jauheliha swats away the attempt to clinch by Shanks. Jauheliha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shanks's calf. Shanks slips under a jab. Shanks avoids a kick to the body.
Shanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Jauheliha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shanks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jauheliha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jauheliha.
Shanks moves out of range of the body kick from Jauheliha.
Shanks slips a jab and a cross from Jauheliha.
Jauheliha throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jauheliha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shanks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jauheliha circles away quickly and effectively. Jauheliha fails to land with a series of punches.
Shanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jauheliha manages to avoid it. Jauheliha tries a head kick but it misses.
Jauheliha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shanks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Shanks moves out of range of the strikes. Shanks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jauheliha moves away. Jauheliha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Shanks throws a body punch but Jauheliha moves out of range. Shanks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jauheliha. Jauheliha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shanks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Jauheliha thows a body shot but no joy. Shanks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jauheliha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jauheliha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Shanks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jauheliha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shanks.
It looks like Michael Shanks has been cut. Jauheliha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Jauheliha lands a lovely overhand right. Shanks tries to bum rush Jauheliha with a series of wild strikes but Jauheliha uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A nice leg kick lands there from Jauheliha. Shanks misses with a two punch combination.
Jauheliha throws a shot from downtown. Shanks moves away and avoids it. Jauheliha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jauheliha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shanks. That did some damage! The fighters circle momentarily. Jauheliha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Shanks punishes Jauheliha's body with a nice straight punch. Shanks scores with a nice right hand.
Shanks swings for the body but Jauheliha moves out of range.
Jauheliha wants to slow Shanks down by chopping away at his legs. Shanks loads up on a big right hand but Jauheliha slips the punch. Shanks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jauheliha throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Shanks misses. Shanks catches Jauheliha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jauheliha thumps Shanks with a low kick. Jauheliha tries a head kick but it misses.
Jauheliha throws a leg kick but Shanks sees it coming and checks it nicely. Jauheliha misses with a body shot.
Jauheliha ducks right into an uppercut from Shanks. Jauheliha looks to score with a jab to the body but Shanks is just out of range. Jauheliha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jauheliha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shanks scores with a shoulder strike. Jauheliha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shanks.
Shanks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jauheliha up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shanks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jauheliha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jauheliha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shanks's efforts to push away. Jauheliha effectively controlling the action here. Shanks can't find room to land a body shot as Jauheliha controls the action.
Jauheliha tries a knee to the head but Shanks blocks it.
Jauheliha trying to stall but Shanks improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Shanks. Come on Shanks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jauheliha just leaning against Shanks, taking a breather. Shanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Shanks avoids the elbow strike from Jauheliha, against the cage.
Jauheliha taking a breather. Shanks throws an elbow but it misses.
Shanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sika Jauheliha dominated that round. The cut man is working on Michael Shanks's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick lands from Jauheliha. Shanks throws a looping overhand right but Jauheliha ducks down to avoid it. Shanks takes a swing at Jauheliha's ribcage but misses. Jauheliha misses with a hook. Shanks ducked under it nicely. Jauheliha defending well as Shanks loads up on a big left hand. Shanks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jauheliha moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Shanks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jauheliha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Jauheliha. Jauheliha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shanks slips a jab from Jauheliha. Sika Jauheliha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Shanks cracks Jauheliha with a right hand to the side of the head. Jauheliha is looking to chop away at Shanks's legs. Jauheliha misses with a straight left. Shanks digs a good hook to Jauheliha's body.
Jauheliha misses with a straight right. Jauheliha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jauheliha feints and then cracks Shanks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shanks down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jauheliha just misses with a punch to the body.
Shanks jabs at Jauheliha's body. Shanks throws a combination. Jauheliha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jauheliha is rocked! Shanks misses with a wild combination.
Oh Jauheliha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jauheliha scores with a head kick. Shanks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Shanks throws out a powerful jab. Shanks misses with a wild body shot. Jauheliha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Shanks. Jauheliha does a little dance to reset his feet. Shanks tries to close the distance and clinch but Jauheliha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Shanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Jauheliha is just out of range. Shanks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jauheliha. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Shanks throws a right hand that Jauheliha ducks under and follows up with a left that Jauheliha also avoids with ease. Jauheliha takes the fight into the clinch. Shanks manages to break the clinch.
Jauheliha connects with a solid leg kick. Jauheliha seems to have got his legs back now. Shanks blocks a head kick by Jauheliha.
Jauheliha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jauheliha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shanks in his tracks. Shanks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jauheliha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sika Jauheliha is winning the standup battle so far. Jauheliha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jauheliha connects with a crisp jab. Jauheliha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shanks. Jauheliha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shanks's sensitive parts. Jauheliha cracks the inside of Shanks's front leg. Shanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Jauheliha is just out of range. Shanks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Shanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jauheliha was well out of range. Poor timing from Shanks. Jauheliha throws a body kick that misses. Some wild striking there from Jauheliha.
Jauheliha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Shanks moves out of range of the leg kick from Jauheliha. Jauheliha keeps the fight on the outside. Jauheliha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shanks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jauheliha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jauheliha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jauheliha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shanks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shanks lands a slapping body shot.
Shanks doesn't manage to clinch there - Jauheliha circles away.
Shanks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jauheliha rather than just go for the knockout. An inside leg kick lands from Jauheliha. Shanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jauheliha moves away. A cross from Jauheliha lands. Jauheliha throws a wild body kick that Shanks sees coming a mile off. Shanks swinging wildly here.
Shanks tries to clinch there but Jauheliha circles away.
Jauheliha throws a nice looking combination but Shanks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jauheliha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jauheliha thumps Shanks with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Shanks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jauheliha thumps Shanks with a low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Jauheliha tries to land a front kick but Shanks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Shanks takes a swing at Jauheliha's ribcage but misses. Jauheliha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shanks momentarily.
Shanks clinches. Shanks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jauheliha blocks it with crossed arms. Shanks trying to control the position but instead, Jauheliha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shanks into the cage. Shanks scores with an uppercut up the middle. Shanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jauheliha's elbow. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Shanks dodges an elbow strike from Jauheliha.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Jauheliha scores with a knee to the head.
Shanks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jauheliha has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Shanks will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Michael Shanks's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jauheliha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jauheliha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jauheliha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shanks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jauheliha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shanks. Shanks misses with an uppercut. Jauheliha saw that one coming. Shanks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jauheliha. Shanks throws a right and a left that Jauheliha avoids nicely. Jauheliha throws a low kick but Shanks avoids it. Jauheliha scores with the left hand. Shanks knows he should have avoided that one. Shanks throws a series of punches but Jauheliha moves out of range. Jauheliha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jauheliha misses with a hook. Shanks ducked under it nicely. Shanks is looking to clinch. Jauheliha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shanks. That did some damage! Jauheliha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shanks's head. Jauheliha swings for the body but Shanks moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jauheliha throws a front kick that sends Shanks stumbling back into the cage. Shanks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jauheliha scores with a punch to the head. Jauheliha throws a body kick that misses. Jauheliha throws an off balance right hand
and Shanks counters with a two punch combo. Shanks misses with a straight right. Jauheliha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shanks's calf. Jauheliha ducks under a wild hook from Shanks. A slapping leg kick lands for Jauheliha.
Jauheliha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Jauheliha goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Jauheliha scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jauheliha lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jauheliha keeps the fight on the outside. Shanks moves out of range of the strikes. Jauheliha throws a series of punches but Shanks avoids them all with ease. Shanks thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shanks throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jauheliha scores with a head kick.
Jauheliha lands with a slapping head kick. The crowd cheers as Shanks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jauheliha doesn't seem phased though. Jauheliha's corner calls for a 1-2. Jauheliha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jauheliha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shanks connects with a body shot. Jauheliha throws a nice inside leg kick. Jauheliha just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Shanks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Shanks throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Shanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jauheliha misses with a body shot.
Jauheliha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shanks blocks a leg kick. Shanks cracks Jauheliha with a right hand to the side of the head. Jauheliha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Shanks blocks a head kick by Jauheliha.
Shanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jauheliha manages to avoid it. Jauheliha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shanks is out of range. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jauheliha.
Shanks thows a body shot but no joy. Jauheliha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Shanks throws a right hand that Jauheliha ducks under and follows up with a left that Jauheliha also avoids with ease. Jauheliha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shanks avoids the head kick by Jauheliha.
Shanks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jauheliha. Shanks throws a body punch but Jauheliha moves out of range. Shanks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Shanks throws a series of punches but Jauheliha moves out of range. Jauheliha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shanks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jauheliha. Jauheliha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shanks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jauheliha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Shanks misses the shot to the body. Jauheliha stalks Shanks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shanks's face. Shanks staggers backwards, shaken. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jauheliha avoids the body shot from Shanks.
Jauheliha scores with a shot to the body.
Jauheliha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jauheliha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shanks's head backwards. Jauheliha throws a head kick that misses. Jauheliha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shanks.
Shanks misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Shanks slips under a jab. Shanks misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Sika Jauheliha showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jauheliha 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sika Jauheliha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sepi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Sepi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Elliott! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sepi misses with a body shot.
Sepi moves out of range of the strikes. Sepi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Elliott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Sepi looks for a takedown but Elliott sprawls well. Sepi shoots in and drives through. Elliott sprawls well. Sepi connects with a right hand. Elliott shakes it off. Elliott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sepi has time to react.
It looks like Bob Sepi has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Elliott. Sepi does a little dance to reset his feet. Sepi misses with a body shot.
Elliott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sepi. Elliott connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round. Elliott throws a body punch but Sepi moves out of range. Elliott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sepi manages to avoid it. Elliott throws an overhand right that lands on Sepi's shoulder, as Sepi tries to avoid the shot. Sepi throws a body punch but Elliott moves out of range. Elliott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sepi was well out of range. Poor timing from Elliott. Sepi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown by Sepi or perhaps it was just good defense by Elliott which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sepi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sepi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elliott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Jab from Sepi.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Elliott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sepi. Elliott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elliott lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A slow jab from Sepi misses its intended target. Sepi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elliotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A big right from Elliott misses. Derrick Elliott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Elliott ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Elliott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Elliott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sepi. Sepi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jab from Elliott. Elliott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sepi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elliott looks to throw the jab but Sepi is out of range. Sepi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sepi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elliott thuds a left hand into Sepi's body. Sepi is breathing heavily. Elliott lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sepi takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Elliott. Elliott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elliott misses with a body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sepi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Elliott takes a swing at Sepi's ribcage but misses. Elliott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sepi. The fighters circling - Sepi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Elliott drops Sepi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sepi looks back up at him and smiles so Elliott waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sepi is rocked! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Elliott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Oh Sepi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Elliott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sepi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sepi leaves his chin hanging out and Elliott seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sepi crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Elliott!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Felizberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Laguna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Felizberto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marty Laguna! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Felizberto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Felizberto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Laguna connects with a jab. Ryan Felizberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Felizberto swings for the body but Laguna moves out of range.
Laguna throws a series of punches but Felizberto moves out of range. No joy there for Laguna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Felizberto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Felizberto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Felizberto jabs at Laguna's body. Felizberto just misses with a punch to the body.
Laguna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laguna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Felizberto. Felizberto has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laguna blocking some punches.
Felizberto tries to throw a body punch but Laguna avoids it by throwing Felizberto back against the cage. Felizberto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laguna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Felizberto backwards. Felizberto can't find room to land a body shot as Laguna controls the action.
Felizberto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Felizberto misses with a punch to the body.
Felizberto misses with a punch on the inside.
Laguna breaks from the clinch.
Laguna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Laguna. Laguna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Felizberto shoots in for a double leg but Laguna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laguna misses with a straight left. Felizberto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Felizberto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laguna avoids the body shot from Felizberto.
Felizberto throws a hook but Laguna avoids it easily. Laguna misses with a few strikes there.
Felizberto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laguna has time to react. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Laguna throws a hook but Felizberto avoids it easily. Laguna throws a body punch but Felizberto moves out of range. Laguna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laguna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Felizberto. Felizberto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laguna.
Felizberto avoids the body shot from Laguna.
Laguna jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Felizberto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laguna manages to avoid it. Laguna looks to land a combination but Felizberto avoids it well. Felizberto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laguna moves away. Felizberto throws a nice looking combination but Laguna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Felizberto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laguna was well out of range. Poor timing from Felizberto. Marty Laguna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Laguna throws a right and a left that Felizberto avoids nicely. Felizberto fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laguna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Laguna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Felizberto moves out of range of the strikes. Felizberto lands a nice shot to the body.
Felizberto throws a series of punches but Laguna avoids them all with ease. Nice body punch from Laguna. Felizberto fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Laguna lands a nice looking body shot.
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. Felizberto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Felizberto is looking to wear down Laguna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Felizberto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Felizberto will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Felizberto ducks under a wild hook from Laguna. Laguna takes a swing at Felizberto's ribcage but misses. Laguna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Felizberto. Laguna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Felizberto counters with a right hand to the body. Felizberto misses with a wild body shot. Felizberto misses with a takedown attempt - Laguna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Laguna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Felizberto moves out of range as Laguna strikes. Laguna misses with a left hand enabling Felizberto to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Felizberto misses the jab. Felizberto fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Felizberto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Felizberto avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Felizberto just misses with a punch to the body.
Laguna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Felizberto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Felizberto. Felizberto misses with a hook. Felizberto throws a hook to the side of Laguna's head but Laguna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laguna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Marty Laguna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Felizberto tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Laguna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Felizberto darts in and out, connecting with a jab. No joy there for Laguna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laguna misses the shot to the body. Felizberto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laguna.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Felizberto. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Felizberto. That's going to take a lot out of him. 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! Laguna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Felizberto throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laguna circles away from the clinch attempt and Felizberto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A looping hook to the body misses from Felizberto. Laguna does a little dance to reset his feet. Felizberto thows a left - swing and a miss! Felizberto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laguna. Felizberto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Laguna ducks under a wild hook from Felizberto. Felizberto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Felizberto looks to score with a jab to the body but Laguna is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Felizberto fails to land the takedown. Felizberto misses with a straight right. Laguna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Felizberto sees it coming and avoids it easily. Felizberto misses with a series of wild punches.
Laguna stuffs the takedown. Felizberto takes one on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Laguna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laguna avoids the body shot from Felizberto.
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 Ryan Felizberto will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Felizberto takes the fight into the clinch. Felizberto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laguna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laguna looks to score with a jab to the body but Felizberto is just out of range. Nice defenses there by Felizberto. Felizberto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Felizberto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Laguna scores with a hook to the body. Felizberto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Felizberto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laguna swats him away and circles back towards the center. Laguna scores with a sloppy right hand. Felizberto should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laguna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laguna throws an off balance right hand
and Felizberto counters with a left to the body. Laguna misses with a straight right. Felizberto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Felizberto misses with a hook. Laguna swings for the body but Felizberto moves out of range.
Felizberto fails with a takedown attempt. Laguna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Marty Laguna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ryan Felizberto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Felizberto misses with a left hand and Laguna counters with a nice uppercut. Felizberto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laguna misses with a straight right. Felizberto closes the distance and clinches up with Laguna, looking for a takedown. Felizberto pushes Laguna against the cage but Laguna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Felizberto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Felizberto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laguna manages to avoid it. Laguna jabs at Felizberto's body. Laguna misses with a straight left. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Felizberto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Laguna jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Felizberto tries to clinch but Laguna moves out of range. Laguna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laguna throws a shot from downtown. Felizberto moves away and avoids it. The fighters circle momentarily. Laguna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Horrible takedown by Felizberto or perhaps it was just good defense by Laguna which made him look bad. Marty Laguna seems to be getting the better of the standup. Laguna missing with a left hand there. Felizberto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Felizberto misses with a wild body shot. Felizberto throws a jab when Laguna was well out of range. Felizberto throws a shot from downtown. Laguna moves away and avoids it. Felizberto slips under a jab from Laguna. Felizberto throws a jab but it's blocked by Laguna.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laguna misses with a body shot.
Laguna throws a right and a left that Felizberto avoids nicely. Felizberto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Felizberto ducks under a wild hook from Laguna.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Laguna gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Felizberto to score an easy takedown into full guard. Laguna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Felizberto controls the pace. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Laguna is trying to hold Felizberto in close to prevent damage but Felizberto has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Marty Laguna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Felizberto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Felizberto! After the big win, Ryan Felizberto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 159's - $49 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokhtakhounov comes to the cage accompanied by Ministry - Thieves. Nuclear has chosen Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tokhtakhounov misses the shot to the body. Tokhtakhounov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Tokhtakhounov swings away with a leg kick that misses. Nuclear loads up on a big right hand but Tokhtakhounov slips the punch. Nuclear throws a leg kick and Tokhtakhounov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Tokhtakhounov tries to work over Nuclear's front leg with a kick but Nuclear checks it. Nuclear avoids a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a wild body shot. Tokhtakhounov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuclear.
Jab by Nuclear.
It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut. Nuclear swings for the body but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuclear. Tokhtakhounov does a little dance to reset his feet. Tokhtakhounov thumps Nuclear with a low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch combination from Nuclear misses. Nuclear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokhtakhounov moves away. Nuclear takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nuclear throws an overhand right that lands on Tokhtakhounov's shoulder, as Tokhtakhounov tries to avoid the shot. Crunch! Tokhtakhounov slams his shin into Nuclear's torso. David Nuclear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tokhtakhounov wants to land a leg kick but Nuclear is out of range. Nuclear tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nuclear throws out a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range and Nuclear only half commits. A jab from Nuclear does it's job there. Nuclear connects with a right hand. Tokhtakhounov shakes it off. Tokhtakhounov lands a head shot. Nuclear 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. This has been an exciting period of action! Tokhtakhounov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Tokhtakhounov closes the distance and pushes Nuclear back into the cage. Tokhtakhounov trying to land knees to the body.
Nuclear is trying to force a seperation but Tokhtakhounov has the dominant position. Tokhtakhounov pushes Nuclear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tokhtakhounov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nuclear backwards. Tokhtakhounov lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tokhtakhounov misses with a hook from the clinch. Nuclear manages to break the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to score with low kicks. Tokhtakhounov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuclear.
Good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nuclear throws a right and a left that both miss. Nuclear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Tokhtakhounov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nuclear misses with a hook. Nuclear misses with a hook. A lazy left from Tokhtakhounov finds it's target. A big left from Nuclear misses. Tokhtakhounov checks a low kick from Nuclear. A head kick misses from Tokhtakhounov. Tokhtakhounov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tokhtakhounov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nuclear fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nuclear pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tokhtakhounov misses the shot to the body. Donk. Nuclear catches Tokhtakhounov right on the button with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nuclear misses with the combination.
Nuclear pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nuclear thows a body shot but no joy. Nuclear misses with a body shot.
Tokhtakhounov tests Nuclear's chin there with a solid looking shot. Good leg kick by Nuclear there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nuclear misses the shot to the body. Tokhtakhounov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuclear misses with a looping right. A jab from Nuclear finds it's way through Tokhtakhounov's defenses. Nuclear moves out of range of the body kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nuclear checks a leg kick. Tokhtakhounov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuclear.
Tokhtakhounov swings away with a leg kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nuclear. Nuclear checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. David Nuclear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tokhtakhounov blocks the body kick.
Nuclear throws a front kick that sends Tokhtakhounov stumbling back into the cage. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nuclear, as that shot connected.
Nuclear takes a swing at Tokhtakhounov's ribcage but misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body punch from Nuclear. Tokhtakhounov throws a half hearted mid kick. Tokhtakhounov checks a leg kick nicely. Tokhtakhounov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Nuclear misses with a wild combination.
David Nuclear seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nuclear moves out of range of the strikes. Tokhtakhounov throws a head kick but Nuclear moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nuclear. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nuclear connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nuclear throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tokhtakhounov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nuclear blocks the body kick.
Nuclear lands with a nice body punch. Nuclear throws an off balance right hand
and Tokhtakhounov counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Nuclear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuclear scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Tokhtakhounov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nuclear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokhtakhounov moves away. Nuclear scores with a body shot.
Nuclear lands with an uppercut that bounces Tokhtakhounov off the cage and back into range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! and Nuclear counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tokhtakhounov! He's just covering up as Nuclear starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Nuclear! David Nuclear managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 159's - $49, into his post fight interview.
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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