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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Zbyszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Larry Zbyszko!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zbyszko misses with a wild combination.
Goldberg misses with a body shot.
Zbyszko throws out a leg kick but Goldberg moves out of range and Zbyszko only half commits.
Zbyszko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goldberg clobbers Zbyszko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zbyszko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zbyszko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goldberg checks a leg kick.
Goldberg checks the leg kick.
Goldberg gets a clinch.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zbyszko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of Zbyszko's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zbyszko has eaten all the pies!
Goldberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
Goldberg prevents Zbyszko from improving his position.
Goldberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goldberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goldberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zbyszko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zbyszko wants to control but Goldberg is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Goldberg seems content to control.
Zbyszko wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is taking a breather. Zbyszko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Goldberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zbyszko wants to control but Goldberg is keeping busy.
Goldberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Goldberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg lands with some strikes.
Goldberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zbyszko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goldberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zbyszko looks a forlorn figure.
Zbyszko is rocked!
Goldberg postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Zbyszko is out cold - huge knockout for Goldberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nobu Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omaha Steak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nobu Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Omaha Steak!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steak gets caught napping as Murphy dives in and scores a takedown. Steak manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Murphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Steak is pulling down on Murphy's head. It's preventing any offense from Murphy, at least for the moment.
Murphy won't allow Steak to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steak's waist but Steak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murphy enables Steak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murphy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy is adopting a defensive guard.
Steak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steak stops Murphy from standing up.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing Steak from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy controls Steak momentarily but Steak frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nobu Murphy just wasn't active enough.
Steak drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to stand but Steak is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobu Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steak is in Murphy's guard.
Steak sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Steak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steak stops Murphy from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Omaha Steak hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Steak is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Steak which made him look bad.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Steak.
Steak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murphy on his heels. He'll look to pass Murphy's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omaha Steak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steak swivels and escapes.
Steak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Steak.
Steak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steak passes into side control, despite Murphy's attempt to control the position.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steak stands up and beckons Murphy to his feet.
Steak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steak throws a big right hand that misses.
Steak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Steak isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobu Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steak working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Steak decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Steak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steak dives in and scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy is trying to keep Steak in close.
Steak stops Murphy from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Steak postures up.
Steak is stalling in the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steak feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy looking to control.
Omaha Steak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Steak is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steak stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
Steak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steak closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omaha Steak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Steak.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steak as he jumps to the side.
Steak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Steak tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobu Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steak wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Steak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Steak wants to stand up but Murphy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Steak stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Murphy wants to control but Steak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nobu Murphy just wasn't active enough.
Steak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murphy will feel that in the morning.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steak tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steak shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Steak stalling.
Steak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Omaha Steak hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Steak takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steak effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy jumps guard but Steak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steak breaks from the clinch.
Nobu Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Steak has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Murphy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy shoots in but Steak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steak looking to score a takedown here. Murphy is defending well but Steak drives through and ends up in Murphy's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steak postures up.
Steak is looking to stand up but Murphy won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nobu Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Omaha Steak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steak 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omaha Steak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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270 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Mutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutt connects with a high kick.
McLovin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mutt.
McLovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLovin.
McLovin missing with a left hand there. Mutt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by McLovin.
Mutt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mutt tries to close the distance and clinch but McLovin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mutt fails to land with a series of punches.
Mutt misses with a double jab.
McLovin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McLovin wants to pass to mount but Mutt is defending the position.
Mutt is refusing to be controlled, as McLovin sits in half guard.
McLovin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mutt defends it well.
Mutt wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin is working for a submission of some sort.
McLovin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mutt!
Mutt tries to reverse the position but McLovin maintains control.
The referee warns Mutt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McLovin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mutt hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Mutt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mutt is rocked!
McLovin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mutt is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mutt kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McLovin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McLovin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McLovin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mutt is looking to escape.
McLovin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McLovin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McLovin looking for a guillotine from mount but Mutt is having none of it.
Mutt is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin looking to secure an arm triangle but Mutt defends it well.
McLovin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mutt can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mutt is squirming around, avoiding McLovin's attempts to control the action.
Mutt wants to hold on but McLovin pushes him away.
Mutt is looking to get to half guard.
Mutt is squirming around, avoiding McLovin's attempts to control the action.
McLovin looking for a guillotine from mount but Mutt is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin looking to control but Mutt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McLovin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mutt tries to reverse the position but McLovin maintains control.
Mutt blocking the ground and pound.
McLovin looking to control but Mutt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLovin is working for a guillotine from mount but Mutt frees his head quite easily.
Mutt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mutt is trying desperately to improve position.
Mutt wants to hold on but McLovin pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McLovin dominated that round.
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.
McLovin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutt throws a low kick, looking for McLovin's leg but McLovin calmly moves out of range.
McLovin just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mutt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mutt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin throws a jab but it's blocked by Mutt.
McLovin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mutt.
John McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutt throws a sloppy head kick and McLovin moves out of range easily.
McLovin throws a series of punches but Mutt moves out of range.
McLovin scores with a takedown into Mutt's guard.
McLovin wants to control from the top but Mutt keeps moving.
McLovin wants to pass the guard but Mutt is keeping the position.
Mutt wants to get back to his feet but McLovin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McLovin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin tries for a kimura but Mutt is defending well.
Mutt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McLovin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mutt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. McLovin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McLovin is looking for a triangle but Mutt pushes his legs off easily.
McLovin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLovin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mutt!
Mutt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutt tries to reverse the position but McLovin maintains control.
McLovin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mutt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McLovin on the ground.
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!
Mutt wants to control but McLovin is having none of it.
Mutt is working to get back to half guard.
McLovin looking for a guillotine from mount but Mutt is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McLovin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mutt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mutt shrugs it off.
Mutt wants to hold on but McLovin pushes him away.
Mutt wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mutt is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin with a couple of short strikes.
John McLovin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mutt has left one of his arms exposed and McLovin doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Mutt screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John McLovin!
An out of breath John McLovin 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto's entrance music is Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eugene Albright!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Albright moves forwards but Matsumoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Albright's ribcage but misses.
Albright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsumoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Albright's head.
Matsumoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Albright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsumoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsumoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Albright pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matsumoto back to the cage. Albright follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Albright misses with a wild combination.
Matsumoto wants to land a leg kick but Albright is out of range.
Matsumoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Albright is just out of range.
Albright fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsumoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Albright checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsumoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Albright off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsumoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Albright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsumoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Albright somewhat.
Albright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Albright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright swings for the body but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Albright misses with a straight right.
Matsumoto throws a shot from downtown. Albright moves away and avoids it.
Albright looks to land a left hand but Matsumoto moved out of range nicely.
Albright looks to land a left hand but Matsumoto moved out of range nicely.
Matsumoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsumoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Albright.
Matsumoto throws a low kick but Albright moves out of range easily.
Albright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albright jabs at Matsumoto's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Albright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eugene Albright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsumoto lands a nice shot that snaps Albright's head back.
Albright lands a slapping body shot.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albright misses with a looping right.
Albright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsumoto.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albright ducks under a wild hook from Matsumoto.
Albright shoots in for a takedown but Matsumoto shows good takedown defense.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugene Albright.
Albright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsumoto.
Albright throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsumoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albright misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Albright misses.
Albright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsumoto pinned against the cage. Matsumoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matsumoto misses with a few strikes there.
Matsumoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Albright at a distance.
Albright throws a hook to the side of Matsumoto's head but Matsumoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Matsumoto misses its intended target.
Matsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsumoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Albright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsumoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsumoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Albright's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Albright lands.
Albright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsumoto.
Albright looks gassed!
Albright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsumoto moves away.
Albright thows a body shot but no joy.
Albright lands an overhand right.
Albright misses with a few strikes there.
Albright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsumoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albright was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsumoto.
Albright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsumoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsumoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Albright misses with a body shot.
Albright misses with a takedown attempt - Matsumoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Albright takes one to the side of the head.
Albright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by Matsumoto - just one landing.
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!
Albright tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albright throws a looping overhand right but Matsumoto ducks down to avoid it.
Albright misses with a wild body shot.
Matsumoto throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsumoto.
Matsumoto lands a body shot.
Matsumoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Albright's head.
Albright is rocked!
Matsumoto drops Albright with a straight right hand, right on the button! Matsumoto follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
An out of breath Kiyoshi Matsumoto 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunks Jucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furijima Donatello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donatello is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Led Zeppelin - Achilles Last Stand. 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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22
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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22
267 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
KO power |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hunks Jucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Furijima Donatello!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jucci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donatello manages to avoid it.
Donatello shoots in for a takedown but Jucci shows good takedown defense.
Donatello feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Donatello tries to free his leg and advance position but Jucci is retaining full guard.
Jucci controls Donatello momentarily but Donatello frees himself.
Jucci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donatello on the ground.
Donatello pushes down on Jucci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Donatello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jucci keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jucci tries to roll over but Donatello keeps him under control.
Donatello throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatello wants to take a breather but Jucci is having none of it.
Donatello scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Donatello is looking for a kimura here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Donatello connects with a nice short shot to Jucci's temple.
Donatello has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donatello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jucci is trying to control but can't.
Jucci is not content to let Donatello control the position.
Jucci tries to get to full guard but Donatello has control of the leg.
Jucci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jucci trying to hold on to Donatello's head to control him but Donatello postures up.
Jucci wants to get back to full guard.
Donatello throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jucci to regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donatello postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donatello sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jucci's guard.
Donatello drops an elbow to the side of Jucci's head.
Jucci has hold of Donatello's hands but Donatello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Donatello works his way into side control.
Donatello postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatello looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jucci is avoiding damage well.
Donatello tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Donatello throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Donatello wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jucci, who protects the arm well.
Donatello tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jucci is looking to regain half guard here but Donatello keeps moving and retains side control.
Donatello looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donatello working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donatello cracks Jucci with a big right hand but Jucci just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Donatello working the head with strikes.
Donatello throws an elbow but Jucci slips to the side and avoids it well.
Donatello thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Donatello is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jucci knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donatello thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furijima Donatello dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donatello tries for a takedown but Jucci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jucci scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Furijima Donatello has been cut.
Jucci fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donatello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jucci.
Jucci takes a swing at Donatello's ribcage but misses.
Jucci connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donatello's hands.
Jucci does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jucci closes the distance but Donatello moves to the side
and Donatello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Jucci lands with a hook. Donatello tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jucci throws a jab but it's blocked by Donatello.
Jucci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jucci throws a front kick aimed at Donatello's knee but Donatello avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jucci lands the left hand.
Donatello walks into a straight right hand from Jucci.
Jucci leaves Donatello with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jucci scores with the left hand. Donatello knows he should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Furijima Donatello's cut even more.
Jucci is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donatello takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jucci throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jucci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jucci wants to clinch up but Donatello keeps it at a distance.
Jucci takes a swing at Donatello's ribcage but misses.
Donatello throws a hook to the side of Jucci's head but Jucci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jucci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donatello was well out of range. Poor timing from Jucci.
Horrible takedown by Donatello or perhaps it was just good defense by Jucci which made him look bad.
Hunks Jucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furijima Donatello.
Donatello throws a jab when Jucci was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jucci is looking to clinch.
Hunks Jucci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donatello shoots for a double leg takedown but Jucci sprawls well. He's pushed Donatello's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donatello looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jucci is fending him off so far but Donatello persists. Nope, Jucci circles away and we're back to standing.
Jucci cracks the inside of Donatello's front leg.
Donatello is breathing heavily.
Donatello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jucci stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jucci's corner calls for a 1-2. Jucci obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donatello walks into a straight right hand from Jucci.
The cut above Furijima Donatello's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jucci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donatello, pushing him back against the cage.
Donatello misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Donatello works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jucci 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Jucci, not yet.
Donatello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jucci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Donatello is looking to work some ground and pound but Jucci has wrist control.
Jucci wants to sweep here but Donatello controlling him for the moment.
Jucci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jucci tries to get out of the position.
Donatello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donatello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jucci is keeping the position for now.
Donatello stands up over Jucci, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Donatello is looking to work some ground and pound but Jucci has wrist control.
Donatello not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donatello sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jucci's guard.
Donatello is thwarting Jucci's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donatello 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!
Donatello is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jucci!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunks Jucci dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Furijima Donatello's cut.
That's time! Jucci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jucci looks for the body kick but Donatello saw that one coming.
Jucci motions for Donatello to come forward. Jucci throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donatello moves out of range of the body kick.
Donatello connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donatello scores with a hook to the body. Jucci takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jucci throws a series of punches but Donatello moves out of range.
Jucci throws a series of strikes that have Donatello backpedaling.
Jucci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jucci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jucci looks for the body kick but Donatello saw that one coming.
Hunks Jucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jucci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jucci lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jucci throws a sloppy head kick and Donatello moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jucci misses with a few strikes there.
Donatello shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donatello showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jucci is trying to stand back up but Donatello is controlling him
Donatello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Donatello is trying to control the action in half guard but Jucci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jucci is defending against the submission attempts here by Donatello.
Donatello slips a nice elbow through Jucci's hands, connecting with Jucci's forehead.
Donatello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatello is keen to just control but Jucci is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Donatello seems content to control.
Donatello passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donatello looking to secure an arm triangle but Jucci defends it well.
Donatello jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jucci manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatello is trying to get an arm triangle but Jucci is defending well.
Jucci is looking to reverse the position.
Jucci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Donatello's best efforts.
Donatello seems to be looking for submissions.
Jucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donatello frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Donatello tries to control but Jucci wriggling away.
Donatello lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Donatello won't let Jucci get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Donatello cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donatello lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Donatello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Donatello dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furijima Donatello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Donatello 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furijima Donatello!
After the big win, Furijima Donatello made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors -OVERDOSE Factory- and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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24
155 lbs
8 - 0 - 1 |
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30
166 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Baby Jay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy misses the body punch
and Burgundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burgundy!
Jay walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burgundy.
Burgundy scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Burgundy.
A left lands for Jay.
Burgundy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Burgundy dips to his left and cracks Jay with an uppercut!
Burgundy scoring well with a low kick there.
Burgundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jay's sensitive parts.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay swings for the body but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burgundy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burgundy lands with a right hand.
Burgundy lands the left hand.
Jay is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Burgundy.
Jay is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Jay looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Jay out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Ron Burgundy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Leighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leighty's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cowboy Dan. Gump is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Louie Armstrong - What a Wonderful World. 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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193 lbs
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188 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Leighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Leighty.
Leighty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leighty avoids the head kick by Gump.
Leighty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gump. That did some damage!
Leighty pushes Gump up against the cage in a clinch.
Leighty throws a punch but it's blocked by Gump.
Gump swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gump manages to break the clinch.
Leighty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gump shoots for a takedown but Leighty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leighty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gump throws a body punch but Leighty moves out of range.
Leighty throws a jab but it's blocked by Gump.
Leighty throws a hook but Gump avoids it easily.
Gump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leighty doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dan Leighty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leighty throws a head kick that Gump semi-blocks.
Leighty lands a nice shot to the body.
Leighty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leighty looks to score with a jab to the body but Gump is just out of range.
Gump ducks under a wild hook from Leighty.
Leighty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leighty misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gump. Leighty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leighty closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gump landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leighty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leighty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gump landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gump scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gump wants to work for an arm triangle but Leighty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gump working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighty keeps working.
Leighty trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gump connects with a nice short shot to Leighty's temple.
Gump drops an elbow to the side of Leighty's head.
Gump is working for a submission of some sort.
Leighty trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighty is bucking up trying to escape but Gump cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gump looking to finish Leighty with some ground and pound. This is bad for Leighty!
Leighty blocking the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gump trying to control but Leighty is having none of it.
Leighty avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gump.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Gump dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Leighty connects with a nice looking jab.
Leighty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leighty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gump circles away quickly and effectively.
Dan Leighty is winning the standup battle so far.
Gump changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leighty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gump's head.
Gump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leighty connects with a single shot there.
Leighty throws a leg kick that misses.
Gump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gump looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Leighty coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump closes the distance and clinches up with Leighty, looking for a takedown. Gump pushes Leighty against the cage but Leighty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leighty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gump misses with a low kick.
Leighty scores with a head kick. Gump tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Leighty throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Gump to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Leighty scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Forrest Gump has been cut.
A jab from Leighty finds it's way through Gump's defenses.
Gump swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leighty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gump lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leighty at a distance.
Gump scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leighty.
Leighty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leighty.
Gump pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leighty is out of range and Gump settles back down.
Leighty checks a low kick from Gump.
Leighty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leighty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leighty tries to clinch up.
Leighty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leighty swings widly with a right hand
and Gump counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gump jabs at Leighty's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighty throws a body kick the misses
and Gump counters with a good low kick that Leighty was not able to check.
Gump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leighty was well out of range. Poor timing from Gump.
Gump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leighty manages to avoid it.
Dan Leighty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leighty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leighty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leighty wants it to stay on the feet.
Leighty blocks a low kick nicely.
Leighty stuffs the takedown.
Dan Leighty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Gump.
Gump tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Leighty does no damage.
Leighty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leighty lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Leighty blocks the low kick.
Gump wants to clinch.
Gump lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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!
Leighty leaves Gump with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gump's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leighty under the eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leighty manages to avoid it.
Gump shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gump was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Gump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Leighty thumps Gump with a low kick.
Gump tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leighty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gump somewhat.
Gump checks the leg kick.
Gump just misses with a punch to the body.
Gump scores with a shot to the body.
Leighty throws a shot from downtown. Gump moves away and avoids it.
Gump shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leighty as he avoids it easily.
Gump avoids the head kick by Leighty.
Gump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leighty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump thows a body shot but no joy.
Gump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gump on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leighty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Leighty misses
and Gump counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leighty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gump manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leighty tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leighty is looking to land body kicks.
Gump stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leighty.
Gump 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.
Leighty lands a head kick. Gump smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dan Leighty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Gump.
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!
Gump shoots in looking for a takedown. Leighty tries to sprawl out of it but Gump keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leighty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dan Leighty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Gump.
Gump staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Gump as he connects with a hook.
Leighty throws a leg kick
and Gump counters with a nice body shot.
Gump lands a jab.
Leighty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighty misses with the combination.
Gump looks for the body kick but Leighty saw that one coming.
Gump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gump has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leighty.
Gump throws a body punch but Leighty moves out of range.
Gump throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leighty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Gump does no damage.
Gump tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Forrest Gump is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Leighty lands but Gump takes it in his stride.
Gump tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Leighty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gump moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leighty throws a low kick but Gump moves out of range easily.
Leighty throws a jab when Gump was well out of range.
Gump manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leighty on his heels. He'll look to pass Leighty's guard now, I'm sure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gump trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Gump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gump winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Gump!
During a confident post fight interview, Forrest Gump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Grateful Deads- Truckin'. Abdullah Zaire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rob Adam!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam misses with a body kick.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaire.
Adam slips a straight right by Zaire.
Adam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaire.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Adam slips a jab and a cross from Zaire.
Adam misses with a hook
and Zaire counters with a good low kick that Adam was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adam.
Rob Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Adam misses with a double jab.
Zaire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
Adam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Adam misses the jab.
Adam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zaire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zaire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zaire shoots in and gets a takedown into Adam's guard.
Adam controls Zaire momentarily but Zaire frees himself.
Zaire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adam looking to control.
Zaire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaire prevents Adam from getting back to his feet.
Zaire 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.
Adam being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Adam is retaining full guard.
Zaire stands and throws Adam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zaire landing a few strikes.
Zaire lands a few punches from side control.
Zaire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Adam tries to improve position but can't.
Zaire in side control lands a decent elbow.
Adam is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zaire connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam manages to get back to half guard.
Adam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adam is looking for a sweep. Zaire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zaire advances to half guard.
Zaire is trying for a kimura here. Adam looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zaire wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdullah Zaire!
After the big win, Abdullah Zaire made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Down Under Supplements (AXES) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the jungle. The crowd seem to be enjoying Reyes's choice of entrance music: All the Above. Stevie Reyes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns throws a sloppy body shot
and Reyes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johns looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Johns throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
Reyes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Junior Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns shoots in and gets a takedown into Reyes's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reyes 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.
Reyes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reyes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reyes is looking to regain half guard here but Johns keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johns landing strikes.
Reyes is looking to regain half guard here but Johns keeps moving and retains side control.
Johns creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Reyes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johns throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johns throws an elbow but Reyes slips to the side and avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reyes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reyes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johns fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johns tries for a kimura but Reyes is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes pushes Johns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johns is trying to get an arm triangle but Reyes is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes parries the strikes from Johns easily there. Johns is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reyes to escape.
Reyes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reyes can't do much from the bottom here.
Johns throws an elbow but Reyes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reyes tries to improve position but can't.
Johns postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johns lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns wants to control but Reyes is keeping him busy.
Johns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reyes wants to control but Johns postures up.
Johns scores with punches from side control.
Johns throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johns is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Reyes looks calm but he's in trouble here. Johns gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Reyes is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Johns lets go of the hold and Reyes can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Johns!
Junior Johns really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that -OVERDOSE Factory- logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakishi Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tua's entrance music is Not Afraid-Eminem. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakishi Tua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hernandez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hernandez is pushing down on Tua's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tua is fighting to maintain full guard but Hernandez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hernandez tries to pass to full mount but Tua defends it.
Tua wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
Hernandez trying to mount his opponent but Tua defends it.
Hernandez is looking to stall here but Tua recovers full guard.
Hernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Tua keeps moving.
Hernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Tua keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Javier Hernandez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tua looks to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Tua's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Tua.
Rakishi Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rakishi Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Tua ducks down to avoid it.
Tua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Tua's defenses.
Hernandez scores with a hook to the body. Tua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tua is breathing heavily.
Tua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua lands a jab to the head.
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
Tua tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Hernandez.
Tua tries a low kick but Hernandez avoids it.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Hernandez misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a right hook to the body.
Tua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua moves away.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tua slips under a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Tua.
Tua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hernandez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tua is looking to escape.
Tua is controlling an arm, preventing Hernandez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hernandez controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez trying to control but Tua is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Hernandez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tua misses with a straight left.
Hernandez lands with a nice body punch.
Hernandez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tua misses with a body shot.
Tua defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Rakishi Tua has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez connects with a looping right hand.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tua missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Tua moved out of range.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Tua's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tua walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tua misses with a body shot.
Tua throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Tua's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
Tua lands a jab to the head.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Tua throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tua.
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tua prevents Hernandez from moving into mount.
Hernandez takes a little break here. Tua wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tua keeps working.
Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tua is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Tua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua is looking to reverse the position.
Hernandez tries to advance to mount but Tua denies him.
Tua can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Tua is working from the bottom.
Tua tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control for a moment but Tua uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hernandez moves into full mount! Tua won't be happy about that!
Tua is squirming around, avoiding Hernandez's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez has control of Tua's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tua regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hernandez fails to advance to Tua's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rakishi Tua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Hernandez lands.
Tua lands a jab to the head.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hernandez misses with a straight right.
Tua tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernandez throws a jab when Tua was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tua.
Nice defenses there by Tua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua misses with a body shot.
Hernandez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua's head.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tua on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernandez punishes Tua's body with a nice straight punch.
Javier Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hernandez can pounce on him.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Hernandez lands a nice hook to Tua's body. Tua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tua drops his hands momentarily and Hernandez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua.
Hernandez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tua!
BOOM! Hernandez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hernandez postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Tua badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hernandez around the waist but Hernandez pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hernandez is the winner by TKO! Hernandez jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Hernandez!
Javier Hernandez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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