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Triumph 88 [Rematch] PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinisa Veljko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veljko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stemm - Face the pain. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Sinisa Veljko!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Veljko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Veljko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Veljko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Veljko throws a strike but Lowe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lowe looking to pass the guard.
Veljko wants to stand up but Lowe is controlling him.
Veljko keeping full guard, as Lowe tries to pass.
Veljko can't keep his opponent in guard - Lowe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veljko sees it coming and defends easily.
Lowe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veljko's head.
Lowe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lowe wants to advance to full mount but Veljko doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lowe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loweis looking to pass into half guard but Veljko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Veljko is in guard.
Veljko throwing strikes from guard but Lowe blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Veljko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veljko controlling from the top position.
Lowe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Veljko scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljko postures up and lands a big shot to Lowe's brow.
Veljko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lowe is keeping the position for now.
Veljko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lowe is breathing heavily.
Veljko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Veljko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Veljko works over Lowe with some ground and pound from guard.
Veljko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Veljko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Veljko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lowe's head.
Veljko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljko chips away with some ground and pound.
Veljko connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Lowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Veljko stands up over Lowe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Veljko connects with a couple of short punches.
Veljko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Veljko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Veljko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Veljko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veljko landing with the ground and pound.
Veljko postures up in Lowe's guard and throws a big left but Lowe blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinisa Veljko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Veljko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lowe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Veljko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lowe fails with the takedown
and Veljko counters with a straight right hand.
Lowe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Veljko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Lowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veljko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sinisa Veljko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Veljko winds up and cracks Lowe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Nice strikes from Veljko there.
Veljko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Veljko working the head and body with strikes.
Veljko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veljko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Veljko wants to free his trapped foot but Lowe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe has hold of Veljko's hands but Veljko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veljko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Veljko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lowe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Veljko.
Veljko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Veljko lands with a punch from half guard.
Veljko is nestled in close to Lowe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Veljko working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veljko is nestled in close to Lowe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Veljko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Veljko there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Veljko lands a big elbow.
It looks like Alex Lowe has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljko with the ground and pound from mount.
Lowe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Veljko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lowe looks a forlorn figure.
Veljko looking to control but Lowe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Veljko raining down hammerfists from mount.
Veljko cracks Lowe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alex Lowe's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljko with a couple of short strikes.
Alex Lowe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Veljko lands a heavy elbow.
Jeez, Alex Lowe's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alex Lowe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sinisa Veljko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casey Silk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benoit has chosen Praise as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casey Silk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Silk.
Benoit closes the distance and pushes Silk back into the cage.
Benoit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benoit prevents it.
Silk wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Silk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silk is stalling here.
Silk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benoit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benoit's elbow.
Silk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silk tries to score a body lock takedown but Benoit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benoit tries to throw a body punch but Silk avoids it by throwing Benoit back against the cage.
Benoit misses with a punch to the body.
Silk prevents a body shot from Benoit.
Silk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benoit is controlling Silk's trapped leg to prevent Silk from advancing to side control.
Benoit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit keeping hold of Silk's head, controlling as best he can.
Benoit is trying to stand.
Silk is working for a submission of some sort.
Benoit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silk.
Benoit wants to control but Silk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silk trying to control from half guard but Benoit is working away.
Benoit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael Benoit has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Benoit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silk misses with a wild combination.
Silk throws the left hand but Benoit avoids the punch easily.
Silk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silk needs to keep his hands up - Benoit had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit takes the fight into the clinch.
Benoit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silk's elbow.
Benoit pushes Silk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benoit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silk tries to pull guard but Benoit holds him up against the cage and eventually Silk drops back down to his feet.
Benoit misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benoit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Benoit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silk.
Silk is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silk tries to score a body lock takedown but Benoit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benoit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benoit tries to work over Silk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benoit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benoit lands a shot to the body.
Benoit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benoit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit misses with a body punch.
Benoit is working Silk over against the cage.
Silk prevents a body shot from Benoit.
Benoit scores with a hook to the body.
Benoit tries to throw a body punch but Silk avoids it by throwing Benoit back against the cage.
Benoit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silk or not.
Benoit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silk backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Benoit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit cracks Silk with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Benoit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benoit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benoit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benoit lands with a short shot to the head.
Benoit lands a shot to the body.
Benoit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Benoit as the two fighters clinch.
Benoit lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Benoit.
Benoit lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Benoit.
A hook to the body from Benoit.
Benoit lands a body punch.
Benoit lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Benoit as the two fighters clinch.
Benoit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silk.
Benoit lands a shot to the body.
Benoit is leaning against Silk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Benoit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silk misses with a body shot.
Benoit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silk.
Silk loads up on a big right hand but Benoit slips the punch.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Silk.
Benoit moves into range and clinches up with Silk.
Benoit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benoit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benoit lands a shot to the body.
Benoit misses with a body punch.
Benoit works on Silk's body with a couple of short punches.
Benoit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silk or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benoit tries a body shot but Silk blocks it.
Benoit tries to throw a body punch but Silk avoids it by throwing Benoit back against the cage.
Benoit struggles to land a body shot inside as Silk controls his hands.
A short right from Benoit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit is leaning against Silk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benoit tries a body shot but Silk blocks it.
Benoit tries to work over Silk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benoit digs a right hand into Silk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silk's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benoit.
Benoit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silk backwards.
Benoit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benoit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benoit misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Benoit.
Benoit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benoit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benoit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit presses Silk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benoit digs a right hand into Silk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silk's gas tank.
Benoit tries to throw a body punch but Silk avoids it by throwing Benoit back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Benoit.
Benoit works on Silk's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Benoit.
Benoit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benoit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benoit walks away with a smile on his face. Silk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Silk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Benoit.
Benoit tries to clinch up.
Benoit has Silk up against the cage in a clinch.
Benoit lands an uppercut.
Benoit pushes Silk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benoit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silk's elbow.
Benoit tries to work over Silk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benoit tries to work over Silk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benoit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benoit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Benoit.
A short right from Benoit.
Silk is trying to break free.
A short right from Benoit on the inside.
Benoit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silk blocks a body shot from Benoit.
Silk is looking for a takedown.
Benoit lands a shot to the body.
Benoit cracks Silk with a nice body shot.
Benoit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benoit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benoit can't find room to land a body shot as Silk controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benoit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Benoit - that landed with a thud.
Benoit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silk's elbow.
Michael Benoit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Benoit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benoit.
A right hook to the body lands for Benoit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benoit.
A short body shot lands from Benoit as the two fighters clinch.
Benoit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silk.
Silk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Benoit.
Benoit pushes Silk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benoit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benoit presses Silk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silk takes a shot to the head.
Silk blocks a body shot from Benoit.
Benoit lands a shoulder strike.
Benoit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silk prevents a body shot from Benoit.
Silk blocks a body shot from Benoit.
Silk wants a takedown.
Benoit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benoit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Benoit.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Benoit.
Benoit works on Silk's body with a couple of short punches.
Benoit digs a right hand into Silk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silk's gas tank.
Benoit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silk backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Benoit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Benoit drops Silk with a big left hand! Silk is injured, injured bad! Benoit jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Benoit!
A relieved looking Michael Benoit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bucky The Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Birchmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bucky The Badger!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Badger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Birchmont counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Badger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Birchmont is fending him off so far but The Badger persists. Nope, Birchmont circles away and we're back to standing.
The Badger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Birchmont misses with a looping left.
The Badger misses with a series of wild punches.
The Badger connects with an inside leg kick.
Birchmont lands a jab to The Badger's midsection.
A combination from Birchmont does no damage.
The fighters circling - Birchmont throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Birchmont waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Badger.
The Badger throws a head kick that misses.
The Badger thumps Birchmont with a low kick.
Bucky The Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchmont misses the jab.
Birchmont misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Badger feints and then cracks Birchmont's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Birchmont down.
The Badger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Badger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Birchmont's corner calls for a 1-2. Birchmont obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger throws an overhand right that lands on Birchmont's shoulder, as Birchmont tries to avoid the shot.
Birchmont uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Badger.
The Badger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Badger blocks a jab.
The Badger walks into a jab.
The Badger connects with an inside leg kick.
Birchmont misses with a hook. The Badger ducked under it nicely.
The Badger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Badger moves out of range as Birchmont strikes.
Birchmont throws out a loose jab but The Badger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birchmont moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Birchmont misses with a wild body shot.
The Badger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
The Badger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birchmont moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchmont is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Badger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Badger lands with a light punch inside.
Birchmont takes a shot to the head.
The Badger scores with a shot to the side of Birchmont's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by The Badger.
Birchmont jumps guard but The Badger stands there with Birchmont around his waist. Birchmont gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by The Badger.
A shot in the inside from Birchmont.
Birchmont misses with the head strike.
Birchmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birchmont working aggressively here.
The Badger throws a head punch that misses.
The Badger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Birchmont misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from The Badger.
The Badger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Birchmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Badger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birchmont is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Badger to keep the fight standing.
Birchmont blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Badger tries a body shot but Birchmont blocks it.
Birchmont tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Badger smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Birchmont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Birchmont walks into a stiff left hand from The Badger.
Birchmont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Badger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Birchmont.
The Badger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Birchmont throws a series of punches but The Badger moves out of range.
Birchmont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Birchmont takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Badger is looking to slow Birchmont down with leg kicks.
Birchmont stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Badger.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Badger.
Birchmont staying out of range there.
Birchmont is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Badger slips a straight right by Birchmont.
Birchmont lands a jab to the nose.
The Badger rushes Birchmont and presses him up against the cage.
The Badger blocking some punches.
Birchmont working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont jumps guard but The Badger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Badger lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from The Badger on the inside.
The Badger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Badger blocking some punches.
The Badger lands a hook that snaps the head of Birchmont backwards.
The Badger wants to take the fight to the mat but Birchmont manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Birchmont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Badger struggles to land a body shot inside as Birchmont controls his hands.
The Badger gets through Birchmont's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Badger.
The Badger lands a right hand.
The Badger is looking for a takedown.
Birchmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birchmont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Birchmont takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Badger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Birchmont.
The Badger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Birchmont pulls The Badger into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchmont is trying to control the position but The Badger postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bucky The Badger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Badger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Birchmont's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by The Badger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Badger lands a nice hook to Birchmont's body. Birchmont takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Badger.
The Badger thumps Birchmont with a low kick.
The Badger tries to clinch up but Birchmont circles away and keeps his distance.
Birchmont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Badger manages to avoid it.
Birchmont throws an overhand right that lands on The Badger's shoulder, as The Badger tries to avoid the shot.
Birchmont takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Birchmont misses with a hook. The Badger ducked under it nicely.
Birchmont misses with an uppercut. The Badger saw that one coming.
The Badger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Birchmont dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Birchmont.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birchmont pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from The Badger.
The Badger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. The Badger catches Birchmont right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from The Badger lands.
Birchmont scores with a hook.
Birchmont lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Birchmont slips a jab and a cross from The Badger.
Birchmont throws a body punch but The Badger moves out of range.
Birchmont takes a swing at The Badger's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for The Badger.
Birchmont jabs The Badger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Birchmont has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Badger finds it's way round the side to connect with Birchmont's head.
Birchmont thuds a left hand into The Badger's body.
The Badger is breathing heavily.
The Badger walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Badger gets a clinch.
Birchmont working aggressively here.
Birchmont lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Birchmont swings wildly with an uppercut but The Badger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birchmont lands a hook that snaps the head of The Badger backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birchmont.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Badger blocks an uppercut.
The Badger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Badger lands a nice knee to the body.
The Badger gets through Birchmont's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Birchmont drags the fight down to the ground.
Birchmont looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birchmont is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Badger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Birchmont looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Badger is one step ahead there.
Birchmont being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Badger is aware though and is defending well.
Birchmont will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Birchmont avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Badger wants to control from the top but Birchmont keeps moving.
The Badger stopping the sweep attempt from Birchmont.
Birchmont is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Birchmont wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Badger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Birchmont. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Birchmont trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Birchmont dominated that second round.
That's time! Birchmont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Birchmont, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Badger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Birchmont.
The Badger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Birchmont swings widly with a right hand
and The Badger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Badger connects with an inside leg kick.
Birchmont jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Birchmont swings for the body but The Badger moves out of range.
The Badger moves out of range as Birchmont strikes.
The Badger doesn't manage to clinch there - Birchmont circles away.
Christian Birchmont is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by The Badger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Birchmont circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from The Badger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Birchmont throws a hook but The Badger avoids it easily.
The Badger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birchmont throws a hook but The Badger blocks it.
The Badger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Badger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Birchmont.
Good leg kick by The Badger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Birchmont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Badger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Birchmont's calf.
Birchmont stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Badger.
Birchmont throws a combination. The Badger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Badger misses with a body shot.
The Badger is looking to clinch.
Birchmont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Badger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Birchmont, pushing him back against the cage.
The Badger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Birchmont.
Birchmont swings wildly with an uppercut but The Badger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birchmont lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Badger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birchmont backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Badger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Birchmont throws a punch but it's blocked by The Badger.
Birchmont on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birchmont.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but The Badger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Birchmont misses with a punch on the inside.
The Badger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Birchmont jumps guard but The Badger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Birchmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Badger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birchmont misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from The Badger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Badger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Badger lands an elbow inside that Birchmont shrugs off.
Birchmont blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from The Badger.
The Badger tries to land knees in the clinch but Birchmont avoids the damage to the body.
The Badger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Birchmont.
The Badger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from The Badger.
Birchmont makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Birchmont misses with a punch on the inside.
The Badger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Badger tries a body shot but Birchmont blocks it.
Nice body punch from The Badger.
The Badger crunches a lovely knee into Birchmont's ribcage.
The Badger lands a nice uppercut.
The Badger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Badger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Badger lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Badger.
Bucky The Badger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Birchmont takes a shot to the head.
The Badger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Badger presses Birchmont against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Badger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Birchmont.
A right handed body shot lands from The Badger.
A nice left hand lands by Birchmont.
Birchmont is trying to pull guard but The Badger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Birchmont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Birchmont fails to land.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but The Badger won't allow it.
A short left from The Badger.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Badger.
Birchmont tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Badger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birchmont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Birchmont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Birchmont has a couple of punches blocked by The Badger.
The Badger lands an elbow that stopped Birchmont in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from The Badger.
The Badger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Badger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Badger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Birchmont.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Badger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Birchmont takes a shot to the head.
The Badger working Birchmont over with knees to the body.
A short right from The Badger.
The Badger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bucky The Badger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Badger 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bucky The Badger!
Bucky The Badger took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Castle Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deon Du Plessis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Du Plessis has chosen Fort Minor - Remember the name as his entrance music. Deon Du Plessis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Castle Irons's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Castle Irons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deon Du Plessis!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Plessis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Irons throws a leg kick but Du Plessis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Irons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Irons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Du Plessis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Irons counters with a left to the body.
Du Plessis tries to clinch up but Irons circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Irons. No joy for Du Plessis on that attempt.
Du Plessis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Du Plessis darts in and clinches Irons up against the cage.
Irons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Du Plessis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irons.
Du Plessis looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irons scores with a shot to the side of Du Plessis's head.
Irons scores with a shoulder strike.
Irons digs a right hand underneath Du Plessis's ribcage. Du Plessis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Irons on the inside.
Irons landing knees to the body.
Irons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Du Plessis backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Irons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irons scores a nice knee to the body.
Irons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A hook to the body from Irons.
Irons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Du Plessis or not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irons obliges.
Irons scores with a knee to the head.
Irons scores a nice knee to the body.
Irons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Du Plessis backwards.
Irons with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irons lands a nice shot to the body.
Irons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irons manages to break the clinch.
Deon Du Plessis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons stalks Du Plessis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Du Plessis's face. Du Plessis staggers backwards, shaken.
Du Plessis is rocked!
Du Plessis looks up at the clock. Bad move! Irons lands a right hand from hell, dropping Du Plessis. Irons pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castle Irons!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iqbal Al Mamood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes into the arena with The Slam blaring out of the sound system. Al Mamood has chosen Mamute Pequenino as his entrance music. Alejandro Garcia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Iqbal Al Mamood's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alejandro Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Iqbal Al Mamood!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia dives in and scores a takedown into Al Mamood's guard.
Al Mamood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Al Mamood looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Mamood has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mamood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Mamood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garcia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia connects with a couple of short punches.
Al Mamood keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but Al Mamood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garcia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Al Mamood is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Alejandro Garcia wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Garcia throws a body punch but Al Mamood moves out of range.
Al Mamood misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Al Mamood.
Al Mamood misses with a straight left.
Al Mamood cracks Garcia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iqbal Al Mamood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Al Mamood.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Al Mamood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garcia was covering up waiting for the punch and Al Mamood finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet but Al Mamood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Al Mamood looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Al Mamood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia needs to keep his hands up - Al Mamood had a free shot at his head there.
Al Mamood misses with a hook.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Al Mamood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia defending well as Al Mamood loads up on a big left hand.
Al Mamood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Mamood gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Mamood misses with a wild body shot.
Al Mamood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Mamood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Al Mamood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Mamood swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Al Mamood throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Al Mamood counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Al Mamood.
Al Mamood trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia wriggles free and stands up.
Al Mamood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Al Mamood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Al Mamood persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Garcia wants to control the action here but instead Al Mamood manages to pass to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to hold on but Al Mamood postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia trying desperately to get to his feet.
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Mamood throwing strikes here but Garcia is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Al Mamood trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Al Mamood looking to finish Garcia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Garcia!
Garcia wants to control but Al Mamood is having none of it.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Al Mamood isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iqbal Al Mamood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Al Mamood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Al Mamood. Those never looked like landing.
Al Mamood shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garcia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia struggling a bit here.
Al Mamood tries to move to mount but Garcia blocks the move with his legs.
Al Mamood is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Garcia's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Al Mamood asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Garcia is not content to let Al Mamood control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alejandro Garcia.
Al Mamood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Mamood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Mamood.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Mamood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Mamood shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Mamood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Mamood throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Garcia cracks Al Mamood with an open hand slap.
Garcia takes a swing at Al Mamood's ribcage but misses.
Al Mamood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Mamood.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Mamood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
Alejandro Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iqbal Al Mamood.
Al Mamood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Mamood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Mamood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al Mamood's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Mamood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Mamood misses with a takedown
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Mamood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcia takes a swing at Al Mamood's ribcage but misses.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Al Mamood knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Mamood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Garcia lands with a hook. Al Mamood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood gets caught napping as Garcia dives in and scores a takedown. Al Mamood manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia cracks Al Mamood with a solid left hand.
Al Mamood trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garcia lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Garcia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Keystone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peppin Larter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Analiese. 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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170 lbs
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168 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Keystone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peppin Larter!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keystone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larter was well out of range. Poor timing from Keystone.
Keystone misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Keystone or perhaps it was just good defense by Larter which made him look bad.
Larter blocks the body kick.
Larter throws a wild body kick that Keystone sees coming a mile off.
Sloppy strikes from Keystone. Those never looked like landing.
Larter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Larter. No joy for Keystone on that attempt.
Larter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keystone.
Keystone avoids the body shot from Larter.
Larter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keystone lands a jab to Larter's midsection.
Keystone shoots in looking for a takedown. Larter tries to sprawl out of it but Keystone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larter 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 Keith Keystone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keystone slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larter swings for the body but Keystone moves out of range.
Keystone looks to score with a jab to the body but Larter is just out of range.
Larter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keystone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Keystone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Larter moves out of range as Keystone throws a body kick.
Keystone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larter with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Larter misses the target.
Keystone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keystone looks to land a body kick but Larter moved away.
Keystone looking to score a takedown here. Larter is defending well but Keystone drives through and ends up in Larter's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keystone is controlling him.
Keystone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keystone throws a big elbow that misses.
Larter is looking to stand up but Keystone isn't so interested in that idea.
Keystone landing with the ground and pound.
Keystone is pushing down on Larter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Larter is fighting to maintain full guard but Keystone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Keystone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Larter sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keystone wants to pass the guard but Larter is defending well.
Larter manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keystone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Larter is trying to stand back up but Keystone is controlling him
Keystone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Larter is not content to let Keystone control the position.
Keystone is really struggling to control Larter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Keystone stops Larter from getting back to his feet.
Larter looks gassed!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Keystone is looking to take a break and control but Larter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keystone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Keystone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larter defending well though.
Keystone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keystone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Larter tries to kick Keystone off but Keystone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keystone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keystone prevents Larter from standing back up.
Larter has hold of Keystone's hands but Keystone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Keystone wants to take a breather but Larter is having none of it.
Larter has hold of Keystone's hands but Keystone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Keystone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Larter is just riding it out for now. Keystone eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larter wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Keystone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keystone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larter avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keystone.
Keystone missing with a left hand there. Larter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larter takes a swing at Keystone's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Keystone - just one landing.
Keystone tries to move into range but Larter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larter stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Keystone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larter swings for the body but Keystone moves out of range.
Larter swings widly with a right hand
and Keystone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keystone shoots for a double leg takedown but Larter sprawls well. He's pushed Keystone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Larter tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Larter misses.
Keystone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larter.
Larter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keystone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Larter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keystone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keystone tried to score with a low kick but Larter checks it.
Larter ducks under a wild hook from Keystone.
A swing and a miss from Larter.
Larter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keystone moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keystone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Larter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Peppin Larter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larter lands a body shot.
Keystone moves in looking to clinch but Larter pushes him off.
Larter slips under a jab.
Keystone shoots for a double leg takedown but Larter sprawls well. He's pushed Keystone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keystone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larter circles away quickly and effectively.
Keystone throws a looping overhand right but Larter ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larter takes a swing at Keystone's ribcage but misses.
Keystone shoots in and drives through. Larter sprawls well.
Larter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Keystone rather than just go for the knockout.
Larter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keystone momentarily.
Keith Keystone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keystone missing with a left hand there. Larter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keystone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Larter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keystone.
Keystone throws the left hand but Larter avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Keystone.
Keystone moves out of range as Larter strikes.
A punch combination from Keystone misses.
Keystone throws a right and a left that Larter avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Keystone. Those never looked like landing.
Larter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Larter misses with a body shot.
Larter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larter misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keystone misses with a body kick.
Larter misses the jab.
Larter throws the left hand but Keystone avoids the punch easily.
Larter slips a jab and a cross from Keystone.
Keystone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keystone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larter throws a body punch but Keystone moves out of range.
A punch combination from Keystone misses.
Keystone slips a jab from Larter.
Larter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keystone walks into a straight right hand from Larter.
Larter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keystone connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peppin Larter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Keystone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larter has time to react.
Larter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Larter blocks the body kick.
Larter takes a swing at Keystone's ribcage but misses.
Larter catches Keystone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larter throws a hook to the side of Keystone's head but Keystone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keystone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larter defends it nicely.
Keystone moves away from the strike by Larter.
Keystone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danga de danga de dang - Keystone scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keystone loads up on a big right hand but Larter slips the punch.
Larter misses with a straight left.
Larter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keystone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larter cracks Keystone with a good jab.
Keystone misses with a straight right.
Keystone shoots for a takedown but Larter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Larter scores with a shot to the body.
Keystone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keystone shoots in and drives through. Larter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Keystone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keystone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keystone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larter.
Larter lands a body shot.
Keystone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keystone doesn't seem bothered though.
Keystone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keystone won't allow Larter to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Keystone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Larter backs up against the cage.
Larter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keystone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keystone.
Keystone misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larter. Keystone does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keystone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keystone scores with a nice head shot.
Keystone needs to keep his hands up - Larter had a free shot at his head there.
Keystone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keystone blocks a jab.
Keystone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Larter moves out of range of the body kick.
Larter moves away from the strike by Keystone.
Keystone scores a takedown into full mount!
Larter wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keystone lands a heavy elbow.
Keystone scoring with strikes but Larter is staying in there.
Larter wants to try and get back to his feet.
Keystone landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keystone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Larter?
Larter is trying to stand up.
Keystone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Keystone lands a nice shot to the head.
Larter is bucking up trying to escape but Keystone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Larter is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Keystone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Larter's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larter is trying to stand.
Keystone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Keystone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Keystone tries to control but Larter wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Keystone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keystone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Keystone!
Keith Keystone really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enitan Olufunmilola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance. Olufunmilola has chosen Chase The Devil as his entrance music. Enitan Olufunmilola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gustav Gustafsson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enitan Olufunmilola!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olufunmilola instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gustafsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Olufunmilola's brow.
Olufunmilola has Gustafsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gustafsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olufunmilola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olufunmilola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gustafsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gustafsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Olufunmilola won't allow it.
Olufunmilola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olufunmilola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gustafsson avoids it.
Olufunmilola is stalling here.
Olufunmilola prevents the takedown attempt.
Olufunmilola keeps control of Gustafsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gustafsson crunches a lovely knee into Olufunmilola's ribcage.
Olufunmilola avoiding damage as Gustafsson throws knees to the body.
Gustafsson is trying to break free.
Gustafsson tries to break free but Olufunmilola pushes him back against the cage.
Gustafsson working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufunmilola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gustafsson up against the cage.
Gustafsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gustafsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Olufunmilola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gustafsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Gustav Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gustafsson lands a body punch.
Olufunmilola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola lands a body punch.
Olufunmilola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gustafsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olufunmilola takes a shot to the head.
Olufunmilola is struggling to control the position.
Olufunmilola is working Gustafsson over against the cage.
Gustafsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gustafsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olufunmilola has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olufunmilola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gustafsson lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Enitan Olufunmilola has been cut.
Olufunmilola blocks the elbow strike.
Olufunmilola avoids a wild elbow strike from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Olufunmilola.
Gustafsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Olufunmilola gets underhooks to prevent Gustafsson's takedown attempt.
Olufunmilola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Olufunmilola tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustafsson avoids the damage to the body.
Olufunmilola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Olufunmilola avoids the elbow strike from Gustafsson, against the cage.
Olufunmilola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gustafsson is keeping busy.
Olufunmilola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olufunmilola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gustafsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gustafsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olufunmilola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gustafsson avoiding damage as Olufunmilola throws knees to the body.
Gustafsson breaks the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gustafsson connects with the punch.
Enitan Olufunmilola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gustafsson checks a leg kick.
Olufunmilola looks to throw the jab but Gustafsson is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gustafsson closes the distance and pushes Olufunmilola back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olufunmilola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Olufunmilola blocks the elbow strike.
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 Gustav Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Olufunmilola pushes Gustafsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Olufunmilola trying to control the position but instead, Gustafsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olufunmilola into the cage.
Olufunmilola is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustafsson as Olufunmilola tries to tie him up.
Olufunmilola misses with a punch to the body.
Olufunmilola lands an elbow that stopped Gustafsson in his tracks for a moment.
Gustafsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gustafsson breaks from the clinch.
Gustafsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gustafsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gustafsson throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Olufunmilola.
Enitan Olufunmilola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufunmilola tries a body shot but Gustafsson blocks it.
Gustafsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gustafsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Olufunmilola slows down the pace here.
Gustafsson working hard to break the clinch.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustafsson.
Olufunmilola landing knees to the body.
Gustafsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olufunmilola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gustafsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Olufunmilola misses with a kick to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Gustafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Olufunmilola lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustafsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olufunmilola misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Olufunmilola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Olufunmilola gets full guard.
Olufunmilola wants to improve his position but instead Gustafsson has moved into half guard.
Olufunmilola controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gustafsson in particular looking to stall.
Gustafsson prevents Olufunmilola from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olufunmilola trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustav Gustafsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A good leg kick by Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gustafsson is looking to clinch but Olufunmilola is avoiding it.
Olufunmilola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Olufunmilola goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Olufunmilola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Olufunmilola rushes Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olufunmilola prevents Gustafsson from breaking the clinch.
Olufunmilola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gustafsson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olufunmilola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Gustafsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Olufunmilola has Gustafsson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Gustafsson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Olufunmilola - that's hurt Gustafsson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Gustafsson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Gustafsson doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Enitan Olufunmilola!
Enitan Olufunmilola gave a mention to Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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