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BDX-89 Seek And Destroy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Salamador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes comes to the cage accompanied by All the Above. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28
157 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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180 cm
21
158 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite 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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Salamador!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salamador tries to clinch up
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack Salamador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamador shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salamador fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reyes misses with an uppercut. Salamador saw that one coming.
Salamador fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salamador misses with a straight right.
Reyes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salamadors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salamador throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes takes a swing at Salamador's ribcage but misses.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Salamador looks to land a left hand but Reyes moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salamador moves away.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salamador.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Salamador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamador moves out of range of the strikes.
Salamador misses with a hook. Reyes ducked under it nicely.
Reyes misses with a two punch combination.
Salamador takes one to the chin there.
Reyes throws a body punch but Salamador moves out of range.
Salamador connects with the punch.
Salamador avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salamador with a hook.
Reyes stuffs the takedown attempt from Salamador. Salamador gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevie Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Salamador.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes tries to bum rush Salamador with a series of wild strikes but Salamador uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reyes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salamador slips a straight right by Reyes.
Salamador throws a lazy uppercut
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salamador avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Salamador doesn't manage to clinch there - Reyes circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Reyes. Those never looked like landing.
Jab by Salamador.
Salamador gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reyes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salamador throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a hook. Salamador ducked under it nicely.
Salamador wants to clinch.
Salamador connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salamador doesn't manage to clinch there - Reyes circles away.
Reyes thuds a left hand into Salamador's body.
Salamador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salamador throws a lazy right hand but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamador.
Reyes looks to land a left hand but Salamador moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Salamador does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Salamador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reyes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salamador tries for a takedown but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevie Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salamador darts in trying to clinch
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
Salamador misses with a hook.
Salamador is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reyes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes moves out of range as Salamador strikes.
Reyes jabs at Salamador's body.
A cross from Reyes lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Reyes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reyes scores with a jab to the head.
Salamador might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamador was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Salamador throws a lazy right hand but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salamador looks to land a left hand but Reyes moved out of range nicely.
Reyes avoids the head kick by Salamador.
Salamador throws a lazy right hand but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevie Reyes is winning the standup battle so far.
Reyes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stevie Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Salamador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Salamador.
Reyes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Reyes.
Salamador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes punishes Salamador's body with a nice straight punch.
Salamador throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes scores with a hook to the body. Salamador takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salamador avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Salamador throws a lazy head kick
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Reyes. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Reyes as Salamador shoots in.
A big right from Salamador misses.
Reyes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salamador misses with a takedown
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamador throws out the jab.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamador was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Salamador thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salamador slips under a jab from Reyes.
Salamador throws a looping overhand right but Reyes ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Salamador misses its intended target.
Reyes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salamador ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Salamador shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reyes as he jumps to the side.
Stevie Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Salamador.
Reyes connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Reyes.
Salamador throws a lazy right hand but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salamador avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salamador.
Reyes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reyes tries to bum rush Salamador with a series of wild strikes but Salamador uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salamador cracks Reyes with a good jab.
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Salamador.
A combination from Reyes does no damage.
Reyes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salamador looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salamador throws a sloppy head kick and Reyes moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Reyes.
A combination from Reyes does no damage.
Salamador tries to clinch up but Reyes circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Salamador misses the target.
Salamador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salamador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reyes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salamador somewhat.
Salamador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reyes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamador moves away from the strike by Reyes.
Reyes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salamador.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Reyes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Salamador moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack Salamador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reyes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salamador tries a head kick but it misses.
Reyes jabs Salamador right on the nose. Salamador blinks but takes it well.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Salamador.
Salamador missing with a left hand there. Reyes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reyes throws a good cross that connects.
Reyes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salamador tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salamador.
Salamador throws a lazy right hand but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reyes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamador gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reyes counters with a series of strikes. Salamador will be more careful next time no doubt.
Salamador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salamador throws a lazy uppercut
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Salamador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salamador tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Salamador has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reyes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Reyes both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Reyes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reyes missing with a left hand there. Salamador was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reyes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes scores with a sloppy right hand. Salamador should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salamador.
Salamador looks for a takedown but Reyes sprawls well.
Salamador throws a head kick that misses.
Salamador takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamador throws a head kick that misses
and Reyes counters with a two punch combo.
Reyes digs a good body shot into Salamador's ribs.
Salamador takes one to the side of the head.
Salamador is trying desperately to land a takedown but Reyes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Salamador.
Reyes avoids the head kick by Salamador.
Salamador takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salamador takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamador takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Salamador gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salamador avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Salamador moves out of range.
Salamador rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with a three punch combo that has Salamador backing up. Salamador nods at Reyes to acknowledge the strikes.
Salamador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salamador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reyes.
Salamador throws a sloppy head kick and Reyes moves out of range easily.
Salamador slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Reyes coming out on top.
Salamador shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reyes defends it nicely.
Stevie Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Salamador.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevie Reyes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reyes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reyes lands with a nice combination. Salamador backs away looking to recover.
Reyes lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salamador throws a hook but Reyes blocks it.
Salamador loads up on a big right hand but Reyes slips the punch.
Reyes lands with a hook. Salamador tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Reyes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reyes 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Reyes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Stevie Reyes waved his t-shirt featuring -OVERDOSE Factory-'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aragorn Arathorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Maurer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Arathorm might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aragorn Soundtrack. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
196 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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21
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aragorn Arathorm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Maurer!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arathorm shoots in and bounces Maurer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Arathorm postures up and lands a big shot to Maurer's brow.
Arathorm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maurer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arathorm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maurer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arathorm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maurer wants to sweep here but Arathorm controlling him for the moment.
Maurer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arathorm defends well.
Arathorm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maurer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arathorm works over Maurer with some ground and pound from guard.
Arathorm scoring with some ground and pound.
Arathorm landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arathorm distracts Maurer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arathorm stopping the sweep attempt from Maurer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arathorm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maurer has momentary wrist control but Arathorm slips an elbow through the middle.
Maurer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maurer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arathorm 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.
Arathorm throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arathorm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arathorm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arathorm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arathorm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arathorm with a nice head shot there.
Maurer working for a triangle but Arathorm defends it easily.
Arathorm works over Maurer with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arathorm is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arathorm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arathorm wants to control from the top but Maurer keeps moving.
Arathorm is working Maurer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maurer looking for a guillotine here but Arathorm defends easily.
Maurer looking for a guillotine here but Arathorm defends easily.
Arathorm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maurer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maurer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arathorm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arathorm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arathorm landing some decent shots from guard.
Arathorm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arathorm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arathorm chips away with some ground and pound.
Arathorm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maurer working for a triangle but Arathorm defends it easily.
Maurer trying to control the position.
Arathorm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maurer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arathorm has managed to get both his arms back between Maurer's legs - danger averted.
Arathorm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maurer looking to control.
Maurer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arathorm.
Arathorm working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurer keeping moving, preventing Arathorm from controlling successfully.
Maurer wants to sweep but no luck.
Maurer is looking for a triangle here but Arathorm uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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!
Arathorm advances to full mount.
Maurer is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Arathorm cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Arathorm landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maurer is bucking up trying to escape but Arathorm cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Arathorm prevents Maurer from getting the reversal.
Arathorm lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maurer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maurer looks gassed!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aragorn Arathorm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maurer thows a body shot but no joy.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arathorm.
Arathorm in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Maurer is looking for a sweep.
Arathorm is putting a hurting on Maurer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maurer gets back to half guard.
Arathorm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maurer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arathorm working over Maurer with some ground and pound. Maurer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arathorm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arathorm working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Arathorm connects with a nice short shot to Maurer's temple.
Maurer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maurer gets full guard.
Maurer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arathorm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arathorm scoring with some ground and pound.
Arathorm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maurer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arathorm has managed to get both his arms back between Maurer's legs - danger averted.
Arathorm is working Maurer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arathorm lands a couple of elbows.
Arathorm tries to free his leg and advance position but Maurer is retaining full guard.
Arathorm drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maurer dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arathorm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maurer looking to sit in guard and control but Arathorm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maurer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maurer is breathing heavily.
Maurer trying to keep a closed guard but Arathorm is proving a slippery customer.
Arathorm passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arathorm is chipping away with strikes.
Arathorm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maurer keeps working.
Maurer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arathorm is nestled in close to Maurer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arathorm is nestled in close to Maurer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arathorm lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurer is trying to stand.
Maurer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maurer has hold of Arathorm's hands but Arathorm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maurer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arathorm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aragorn Arathorm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maurer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Arathorm connects with a nice short shot to Maurer's temple.
Ground and pound from Arathorm.
Arathorm winds up and cracks Maurer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maurer is trying to get back to full guard.
Arathorm is thwarting Maurer's attempts to control the position.
Maurer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Arathorm is staying active.
Arathorm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maurer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maurer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arathorm is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arathorm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arathorm working over Maurer with some ground and pound. Maurer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arathorm is nestled in close to Maurer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arathorm wants to control but Maurer is keeping him busy.
Arathorm drops an elbow to the side of Maurer's head.
Maurer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arathorm drops an elbow to the side of Maurer's head.
Maurer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maurer is looking to improve his position.
Arathorm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maurer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arathorm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maurer sees it coming and defends easily.
Arathorm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aragorn Arathorm dominated that second round.
That's time! Arathorm'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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Maurer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maurer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arathorm to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arathorm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maurer's head.
Arathorm working some strikes from top position.
Arathorm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maurer has his foot on Arathorm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arathorm works his way back into a safe position though.
Arathorm throwing strikes from guard but Maurer blocks nicely.
Arathorm trying to control the position from guard on top but Maurer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maurer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arathorm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arathorm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maurer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arathorm stands up over Maurer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arathorm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arathorm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maurer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arathorm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arathorm postures up and lands a big shot to Maurer's brow.
Arathorm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arathorm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maurer's head.
Arathorm tries to free his leg and advance position but Maurer is retaining full guard.
Arathorm stopping the sweep attempt from Maurer.
Maurer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arathorm passes into side control.
Maurer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Arathorm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maurer can do to turn this around?
Arathorm scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arathorm landing strikes.
Maurer is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arathorm in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Maurer looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Arathorm turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aragorn Arathorm!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jolly Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giant has chosen Final Hour as his entrance music. Derka Derka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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23
270 lbs
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280 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derka Derka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jolly Giant!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giant doesn't manage to clinch there - Derka circles away.
Giant fails to land with a series of punches.
Giant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Giant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Derka cracks a nice hook into Giant's ribs.
Giant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Derka circles away quickly and effectively.
Derka swings for the body but Giant moves out of range.
Giant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Derka scores with a takedown into Giant's guard.
Derka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Derka wants to pass the guard but Giant is keeping the position.
Derka chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Derka wants to control from the top but Giant keeps moving.
Derka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Derka wants to control from the top but Giant keeps moving.
Derka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Giant is looking to stand up but Derka isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka trying to control but Giant is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Derka Derka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Derka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Giant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Derka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Giant is looking to stand up but Derka isn't so interested in that idea.
Derka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giant being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Derka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Giant is keeping the position for now.
Derka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Derka won't allow Giant to get back to his feet.
Derka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Giant jabs Derka right on the nose. Derka blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Derka Derka has been cut.
Derka has a takedown stuffed.
Giant moves in looking to clinch but Derka pushes him off.
Derka fails with a takedown attempt.
Derka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jolly Giant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Derka fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derka Derka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giant misses with the combination.
Derka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giant wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Derka working the ground and pound from side control.
Giant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Derka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Derka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Giant keeps working.
Giant tries to kick Derka off but Derka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derka Derka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derka Derka's cut.
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.
No joy there for Giant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giant throws a hook but Derka blocks it.
Giant tries to bum rush Derka with a series of wild strikes but Derka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Derka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Giant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Derka somewhat.
Derka shoots in for a takedown but Giant shows good takedown defense.
Giant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Derka Derka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giant throws a right hand that Derka ducks under and follows up with a left that Derka also avoids with ease.
Giant with a nice cross.
Derka throws a series of punches but Giant moves out of range.
Giant walks into a left hand.
Derka just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Derka. Giant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Derka stuns Giant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Derka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Giant avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derka Derka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giant misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giant tries to clinch but Derka is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Derka.
Giant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Giant.
Giant throws an overhand right that lands on Derka's shoulder, as Derka tries to avoid the shot.
Giant throws a right hand that Derka ducks under and follows up with a left that Derka also avoids with ease.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Giant enables Derka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Giant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Derka wants to pass the guard but Giant is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giant wants to stand but Derka is controlling the position.
Derka stopping the sweep attempt from Giant.
Giant lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Derka!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Derka tries to roll over but Giant keeps him under control.
Derka wants to control but Giant is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Giant prevents Derka from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Derka Derka.
Derka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Derka.
Giant slips a straight right by Derka.
Giant cracks Derka with an open hand slap.
Giant tries a head kick but it misses.
Derka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Giant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Derka shoots in and drives through. Giant sprawls well.
Derka walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giant tries to close the distance and clinch but Derka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Derka moves forwards but Giant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giant feints a jab promting Derka to slip. Giant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Derka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Giant misses with an uppercut. Derka saw that one coming.
Derka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Giant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derka Derka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Derka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Giant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Derka somewhat.
Derka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Giant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Derka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Derka with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derka Derka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giant swinging wildly here.
Derka fails to land the takedown.
Derka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Giant misses.
Derka slips a jab and a cross from Giant.
Derka slips a jab and a cross from Giant.
Derka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Derka shoots in but Giant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Derka is looking to wear down Giant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Derka misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Giant to the ground. Derka is now in Giant's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Giant seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Giant 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.
Derka working some strikes from top position.
Giant keeping full guard, as Derka tries to pass.
Giant is looking to stand up but Derka isn't so interested in that idea.
Derka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Derka trying to control the position from guard on top but Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Derka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Giant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Derka backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giant lands with a nice combination. Derka backs away looking to recover.
Derka Derka's cut is getting worse.
Giant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Derka counters with a left to the body.
Giant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Derka's head.
Derka cracks Giant with an open hand slap.
Good standup being displayed there by Giant as he connects with a hook.
Derka shoots in but Giant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Giant misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Derka looks to score with a jab to the body but Giant is just out of range.
Giant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Derka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Derka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Derka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Giant as he jumps to the side.
Giant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Derka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Derka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Giant's waist but Giant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Derka off to one side.
Giant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jolly Giant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Derka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Giant swivels and escapes.
Derka throws a series of strikes that have Giant backpedaling.
Giant connects with an inside leg kick.
Giant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab by Giant.
Jolly Giant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Giant moves out of range as Derka strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derka has a takedown stuffed.
Giant misses with an uppercut. Derka saw that one coming.
Giant cracks a nice hook into Derka's ribs.
Derka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giant.
Derka misses with a takedown attempt - Giant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Derka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Giant.
Giant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Derka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Derka scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Derka is defended easily by Giant.
Giant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Derka walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Giant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Giant 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Giant!
Post fight, Jolly Giant stared into the camera and said 'Thanks to the Giant family. Not bad for an old man, eh?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanom Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Advanced Training! from the movie Kick Boxer!. Tanom Jaa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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World class 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanom Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanom Jaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaa pushes Cooper away with a front kick.
Jaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaa working Cooper over with knees to the body.
Jaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cooper's efforts to push away.
Cooper prevents a body shot from Jaa.
Jaa has Cooper pressed against the cage, preventing Cooper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Bobby Cooper has been cut.
Jaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cooper's defenses.
Cooper breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaa throws a push kick but Cooper slaps the foot to one side.
Cooper lands a nice looking body shot.
Cooper throws a right and a left that Jaa avoids nicely.
Jaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jaa moves in looking to clinch but Cooper pushes him off.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooper misses with a low kick.
Cooper misses with a hook. Jaa ducked under it nicely.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaa has Cooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaa landing knees to the head.
Cooper breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cooper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jaa - the referee stops the clock and Cooper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jaa. Cooper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jaa has managed to clinch.
Jaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
Jaa working Cooper over with knees to the body.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cooper blocks it with crossed arms.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cooper avoiding damage as Jaa throws knees to the body.
Jaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooper avoids the elbow strike from Jaa, against the cage.
Cooper takes an elbow to the temple.
Jaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaa won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooper.
Cooper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaa thuds his right hand into Cooper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cooper moves out of range as Jaa throws a body kick.
Cooper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. Cooper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cooper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jaa checks it well.
A solid body kick from Jaa.
Jaa cracks Cooper with an open hand slap.
Jaa tried to score with a low kick but Cooper checks it.
Jaa misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cooper to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid body kick from Jaa.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Cooper. Those never looked like landing.
Jaa digs a good hook to Cooper's body.
Cooper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cooper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaa looks for the body kick but Cooper saw that one coming.
Jaa tries to clinch there but Cooper circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooper lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanom Jaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Cooper's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaa moves in looking to clinch but Cooper pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Jaa.
Cooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bobby Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Cooper counter with a right hand.
Jaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooper walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jaa.
Jaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cooper will feel that in the morning.
Jaa clinches up with Cooper and pushes him back against the cage.
Cooper avoids a wild elbow strike from Jaa.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaa lands an elbow that stopped Cooper in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaa tries to clinch up.
Jaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooper moves out of range of the body kick from Jaa.
Jaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cooper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooper wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaa won't allow it.
Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooper will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Cooper circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cooper counters with a two punch combo.
Jaa tries to clinch there but Cooper circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa tries to clinch up but Cooper circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooper walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jaa.
Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaa walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cooper on the side of the head.
Cooper moves out of range of the body kick.
Cooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Cooper in the body.
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body. Jaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cooper tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cooper's head.
Cooper is rocked!
Jaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Cooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanom Jaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but Cooper is blocking nicely.
Jaa lands a nice elbow.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jaa is breathing heavily.
Jaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaa gets through Cooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clinched against the cage, Jaa lands a big elbow that drops Cooper! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Cooper is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanom Jaa!
Tanom Jaa made sure to mention his sponsor, -OVERDOSE Factory- in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mondial Dos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Carlito (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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28
205 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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30
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mondial Dos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Carlito!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos manages to avoid it.
Dos just misses with a punch to the body.
Carlito looks to land a left hand but Dos moved out of range nicely.
Dos slips under a jab from Carlito.
Carlito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carlito misses with a leg kick.
Dos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dos.
It looks like Tommy Carlito has been cut.
Dos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlito moves forwards but Dos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carlito scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dos scores with a jab to the body.
Dos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlito.
Dos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dos dives in and scores a takedown into Carlito's guard.
Dos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carlito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos wants to control from the top but Carlito keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carlito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dos wants to control from the top but Carlito keeps moving.
Carlito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carlito wants to improve his position but instead Dos has moved into half guard.
Dos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos is nestled in close to Carlito, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carlito!
Dos cracks Carlito with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos landing strikes from the mount.
Dos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dos trying to control but Carlito is having none of it.
Dos punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlito tries to reverse the position but Dos maintains control.
The referee warns Carlito that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carlito is trying to stand.
Carlito is desperately trying to improve his position but Dos has a good base and remains in mount.
Dos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carlito hang on?
Dos controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos wants to control the pace but Carlito is squirming around nicely.
Carlito is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos with a couple of short strikes.
Carlito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dos working Carlito over with strikes here.
Carlito keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carlito flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Carlito in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos wants to finish this one by submission but Carlito is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dos.
Dos controlling his opponent.
Dos lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos wants to control the pace but Carlito is squirming around nicely.
Dos lands a heavy elbow.
Carlito is rocked!
Carlito is desperately trying to improve his position but Dos has a good base and remains in mount.
Dos controlling from mount.
Dos postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Carlito badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Dos around the waist but Dos pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Dos is the winner by TKO! Dos jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mondial Dos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karter Duxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norton has chosen Land downunder - Men at work as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
275 lbs
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26
275 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karter Duxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Les Norton!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Duxx eats them both and turns towards Norton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Norton looks to land a left hand but Duxx moved out of range nicely.
Duxx wants to clinch.
Duxx is looking to clinch.
Norton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duxx circles away quickly and effectively.
Norton digs a good body shot into Duxx's ribs.
Duxx moves in looking to clinch but Norton pushes him off.
Duxx moves in looking to clinch but Norton pushes him off.
Duxx wants to clinch.
Norton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duxx moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duxx slips a jab and a cross from Norton.
Duxx wants to clinch up but Norton keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton throws a series of punches but Duxx avoids them all with ease.
Duxx tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Norton counters with a left and a right that stings Duxx.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Norton lands a jab to Duxx's midsection.
Norton jabs at Duxx's body.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
Norton swings for the body but Duxx moves out of range.
Duxx fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duxx wants to clinch but Norton slips to the side
and Norton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duxx moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norton lands a body shot.
Duxx is breathing heavily.
Norton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Duxx eats them both and turns towards Norton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Norton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton scores with a nice head shot.
Norton misses with a double jab.
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Norton tries to bum rush Duxx with a series of wild strikes but Duxx uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duxx takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karter Duxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Norton lands.
Norton catches Duxx napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Duxx to the canvas!
Duxx is rocked!
Norton looking to sit in guard and control but Duxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oh Duxx is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duxx wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
Duxx seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton seems keen to control Duxx's posture.
Duxx tries to stand but Norton is controlling from the bottom.
Duxx won't allow Norton to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Duxx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norton.
Duxx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
Norton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duxx has time to react.
Norton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice combo by Norton! Oh, that's hurt him - Duxx falls to the canvas and Norton follows him into side control.
It looks like Karter Duxx has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duxx is not content to let Norton control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Norton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karter Duxx's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Norton waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Duxx. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Duxx to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Duxx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norton.
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!
Norton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norton throwing strikes from guard but Duxx blocks nicely.
Norton trying to control the position from guard on top but Duxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duxx is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Duxx scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duxx looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duxx tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
Duxx missing with knees to the body.
Duxx lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norton tries to break free but Duxx pushes him back against the cage.
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton looks for a takedown but Duxx sprawls well.
Les Norton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duxx fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duxx rather than just go for the knockout.
Duxx closes the distance looking to clinch
and Norton counters with a left and a right that stings Duxx.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton thows a body shot but no joy.
Norton takes a swing at Duxx's ribcage but misses.
Duxx slips under a jab.
Duxx tries to clinch there but Norton circles away.
Duxx fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duxx tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Norton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Norton looks to land a combination but Duxx avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Norton. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duxx looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duxx moves in looking to clinch but Norton pushes him off.
Duxx pushes Norton up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duxx.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duxx struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
Duxx lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Norton blocks an elbow strike from Duxx.
Norton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Norton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norton swats away the attempt to clinch by Duxx.
Norton misses with a double jab.
Duxx wants to clinch.
Duxx wants to clinch.
Norton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duxx tries to close the distance and clinch but Norton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duxx fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norton, pushing him back against the cage.
Norton blocks an elbow strike from Duxx.
Duxx missing with knees to the body.
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norton trying to control the position from guard on top but Duxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Norton looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karter Duxx's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Norton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duxx was well out of range. Poor timing from Norton.
Norton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norton misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duxx looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duxx moves in looking to clinch but Norton pushes him off.
Duxx moves in looking to clinch but Norton pushes him off.
Norton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duxx as he avoids it easily.
Norton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duxx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norton tries to keep at a distance but Duxx has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norton is looking to break free of the clinch but Duxx has double underhooks.
Norton tries to circle away but Duxx has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duxx misses with some punches.
Duxx misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duxx struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
Norton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norton dodges an elbow strike from Duxx.
Norton blocking some punches.
Norton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duxx wants to clinch
and Norton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norton fails to land with a series of punches.
Duxx moves into range and clinches up with Norton.
Norton avoiding damage as Duxx throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Norton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Norton wants to get back to striking at distance but Duxx won't allow it.
Duxx tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Duxx back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duxx just misses with a elbow thrown towards Norton's brow.
Les Norton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Duxx.
Duxx working aggressively here.
Duxx pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Duxx lands an elbow inside that Norton shrugs off.
Duxx breaks the clinch.
Duxx looks to clinch
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duxx moves in looking to clinch but Norton pushes him off.
Duxx takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton tries to bum rush Duxx with a series of wild strikes but Duxx uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Les Norton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duxx walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duxx tries to close the distance and clinch but Norton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duxx darts in trying to clinch
and Norton counters with a left to the body.
Norton misses with the combination.
Karter Duxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton takes a swing at Duxx's ribcage but misses.
Norton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duxx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duxx tries to clinch but Norton moves out of range.
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duxx is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norton shoots in for a takedown but Duxx shows good takedown defense.
Norton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norton takes a swing at Duxx's ribcage but misses.
Norton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duxx tries to close the distance and clinch but Norton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duxx takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duxx clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton prevents a body shot from Duxx.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duxx misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duxx trying to land knees to the body.
Duxx tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Duxx back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karter Duxx showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norton 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Les Norton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Lytle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jakob Juarez's chin.
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179 lbs
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184 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jakob Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lytle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juarez looks to land a left hand but Lytle moved out of range nicely.
Juarez misses with a hook.
Lytle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Juarez.
Lytle moves out of range as Juarez strikes.
Juarez throws an overhand right that lands on Lytle's shoulder, as Lytle tries to avoid the shot.
Lytle tries a head kick but it misses.
Lytle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Lytle.
Lytle scores with a kick to the midsection.
That kick from Juarez tenderised Lytle's leg. Lytle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lytle connects with a leg kick. Juarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lytle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lytle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Juarez ducks under a wild hook from Lytle.
Good exchange - Lytle coming out on top.
Lytle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle throws out a loose jab but Juarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Juarez catches Lytle right on the button with a cross.
Lytle throws a sloppy head kick and Juarez moves out of range easily.
Lytle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lytle throws a leg kick that misses.
Lytle looks for the body kick but Juarez saw that one coming.
Juarez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Juarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lytle misses with a body shot.
Lytle slips under a jab.
Juarez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Juarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lytle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lytle thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Juarez.
Juarez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James Lytle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juarez closes the distance and pushes Lytle back into the cage.
Juarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lytle fails to land.
Lytle working hard to break the clinch.
Lytle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juarez's elbow.
Juarez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lytle's efforts to push away.
Juarez misses with the head strike.
Juarez stalls.
Juarez lands a right hand.
Juarez keeps control of Lytle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Juarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle tries to circle away but Juarez has him pinned against the cage.
Juarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juarez avoiding damage.
Lytle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lytle has had enough of the clinch but Juarez keeps him there for the moment.
Juarez working aggressively here.
Juarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lytle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lytle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Juarez smiles and moves away.
Lytle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lytle misses with a double jab
and Juarez counters with a series of strikes. Lytle will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez looks to throw the jab but Lytle is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Juarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lytle doesn't seem phased though.
Juarez looks to throw the jab but Lytle is out of range.
Juarez lands a slapping body shot.
Juarez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A left lands for Juarez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lytle swinging wildly here.
Lytle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lytle moves away from the strike by Juarez.
Juarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Lytle.
Lytle slips a straight right by Juarez.
Lytle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lytle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lytle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lytle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lytle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jakob Juarez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lytle misses with a hook to the body
and Juarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lytle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lytle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Juarez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Juarez lands with a left to the head.
Juarez throws a head punch that misses.
Lytle jumps guard but Juarez stands there with Lytle around his waist. Lytle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lytle misses with a punch on the inside.
Juarez slowing the pace effectively.
Juarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Juarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Juarez.
Lytle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lytle doesn't manage to clinch there - Juarez circles away.
Lytle misses with a looping left.
Juarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Juarez scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Juarez lands.
Lytle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lytle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juarez moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Juarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lytle needs to keep his hands up - Juarez had a free shot at his head there.
James Lytle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Juarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lytle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Juarez as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juarez blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juarez.
Lytle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Juarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Juarez trying to control the position but instead, Lytle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Juarez into the cage.
Juarez misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle breaks the clinch.
Lytle thows a leg kick but Juarez checks it
and Juarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juarez takes one to the chin there.
Juarez slips a jab from Lytle.
Juarez misses with an uppercut. Lytle saw that one coming.
Lytle scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Lytle.
Lytle blocks a jab.
Lytle tries to bum rush Juarez with a series of wild strikes but Juarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juarez blocks a head kick by Lytle.
Juarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James Lytle is winning the standup battle so far.
Lytle tried to score with a low kick but Juarez checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Lytle. Those never looked like landing.
Lytle misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lytle tries to score with a low kick but Juarez moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez lands a leg kick that knocks Lytle off balance momentarily.
Juarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lytle.
Juarez is trying to stall.
Juarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juarez gets through Lytle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lytle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Juarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lytle takes a shot to the head.
Juarez lands an uppercut.
Juarez lands a left hand.
Lytle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juarez effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Juarez.
Lytle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Lytle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lytle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juarez is rocked!
Juarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Lytle finish him?
Lytle pulls guard effortlessly.
Lytle has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Juarez doesn't defend quickly enough and Lytle has managed to lock this one up! Can Juarez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lytle on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Lytle!
James Lytle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagove comes to the cage accompanied by What you say. Quadros has chosen Pride Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Lagove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quadros lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lagove's sensitive parts.
Quadros throws a low kick but Lagove avoids it.
Quadros clinches up with Lagove and pushes him back against the cage.
Lagove is working for takedown but Quadros is calmly controlling the position for now.
Quadros throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lagove has hold of one of Quadros's legs. Quadros is fighting the takedown attempt but Lagove gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lagove scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quadros managing to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lagove wants to control from the top but Quadros keeps moving.
Lagove postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Quadros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lagove is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quadros can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lagove scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lagove postures up in Quadros's guard and throws a big left but Quadros blocks it.
Lagove is in close to Quadros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lagove is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lagove 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.
Lagove is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lagove wants to control from the top but Quadros keeps moving.
Lagove throwing strikes from guard but Quadros blocks nicely.
Quadros looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Quadros is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quadros wants to stand up but Lagove is controlling him.
Lagove postures up in Quadros's guard and throws a big left but Quadros blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quadros is looking to stand up but Lagove isn't so interested in that idea.
Quadros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lagove.
Quadros has control of Lagove's left arm, preventing Lagove from doing any damage.
Quadros working a defensive guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stephen Quadros wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lagove checks a leg kick.
Stephen Quadros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Quadros, right into the meat.
Stephen Quadros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Lagove checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lagove throws a shot to the body.
Lagove throws the left hand but Quadros avoids the punch easily.
Lagove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quadros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Lagove.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lagove is out of range and Quadros settles back down.
Quadros cracks the inside of Lagove's front leg.
Quadros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quadros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Quadros misses.
Quadros misses with a hook.
Lagove throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Quadros tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lagove is in Quadros's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quadros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quadros has control of Lagove's left arm, preventing Lagove from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lagove throwing strikes but missing.
Quadros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lagove is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove trying to control but Quadros postures up.
Quadros blocks the strikes from Lagove.
Lagove works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lagove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quadros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quadros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quadros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lagove. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quadros trying to control the position from guard on top but Lagove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lagove looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lagove wants to sweep here but Quadros controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quadros trying to control but Lagove is working from the bottom.
Lagove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quadros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quadros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Lagove dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Quadros misses.
Lagove closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Quadros quickly recovers to half guard.
Lagove slips a nice elbow through Quadros's hands, connecting with Quadros's forehead.
Lagove is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lagove is working for a submission of some sort.
Lagove throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quadros is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lagove's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lagove's back!
Lagove rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lagove wants to control but Quadros is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quadros prevents Lagove from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quadros is looking to take a break and control but Lagove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lagove is looking for a sweep. Quadros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lagove is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quadros pulls his head out easily.
Quadros is controlling the pace.
Quadros stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros throws a chopping leg kick but Lagove manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lagove looks to score with a jab to the body but Quadros is just out of range.
Quadros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lagove takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quadros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quadros tries to close the distance and clinch but Lagove swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lagove. Quadros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lagove fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quadros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quadros is looking to slow Lagove down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove checks a leg kick.
Quadros lands a head kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Lagove blocks the leg kick.
Quadros listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lagove dives in and scores a takedown into Quadros's guard.
Quadros looking for a sweep. Not yet Quadros, not yet.
Lagove drops back looking for a leg! Quadros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quadros manages to kick Lagove off! Lagove jumps back into Quadros's guard.
Quadros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lagove.
Lagove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quadros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lagove postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quadros is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lagove has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Quadros after a bit of a struggle.
Lagove drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Lagove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagove tries a body shot but Quadros blocks it.
Lagove tries for a takedown. No joy.
Quadros unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lagove takes an elbow to the forehead.
Quadros scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quadros throws an elbow that misses.
Lagove is trying to drag Quadros to the mat but Quadros just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quadros prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sid Lagove will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Quadros cracks the inside of Lagove's front leg.
Quadros connects with a body shot.
Quadros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lagove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lagove tries for a takedown but Quadros sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lagove.
Quadros can't do much from the bottom here.
Quadros is trying to improve his position.
Lagove in side control, throwing shots but Quadros defends.
Lagove working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lagove creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lagove connects with a decent elbow.
Lagove wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quadros keeps working.
Lagove in side control, throwing shots but Quadros defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Lagove.
Quadros is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Quadros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quadros tries to escape but Lagove is in control.
Quadros is trying to improve his position.
Lagove misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Quadros is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lagove off and has taken his back!
Quadros keeps control of the position easily here as Lagove tries to buck him off.
Lagove rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sid Lagove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quadros is working away from the top position though.
Lagove moves into full guard.
Stephen Quadros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quadros postures up in Lagove's guard and throws a big left but Lagove blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quadros trying to control but Lagove is working from the bottom.
Lagove working a defensive guard here.
Quadros passes into half guard.
Quadros prevents Lagove from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sid Lagove just wasn't active enough.
Quadros throws a leg kick but Lagove checks it.
Lagove drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Quadros is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lagove off and has taken his back!
Lagove rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lagove keeping hold of Quadros's head, controlling as best he can.
Quadros throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lagove is staying active underneath Quadros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Quadros is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quadros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lagove's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quadros is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lagove punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sid Lagove.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lagove, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Lagove!
Sid Lagove thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Martinez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling. Adam is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Grateful Deads- Truckin'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
182 lbs
19 - 6 - 2 |
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30
181 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rob Adam!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez staying out of range there.
Adam throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Martinez blocks a jab.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Adam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez lands with a nice combination. Adam backs away looking to recover.
Adam feints a jab promting Martinez to slip. Adam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Martinez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez tries to clinch but Adam moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adam. That's going to slow Martinez down.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam with a jab.
Adam throws a push kick but Martinez slaps the foot to one side.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Martinez clinches up against the cage.
Martinez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Adam is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short body shot lands from Adam as the two fighters clinch.
Adam lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam blocks an uppercut.
Adam tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Adam scores a nice knee to the body.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Adam controls the action.
Adam scores with a shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Martinez takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Adam on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Adam.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adam blocks an uppercut.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adam's elbow.
Martinez lands a right hand.
Adam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow.
Adam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rob Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martinez throws a one two combo.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Adam misses with a right hand
and Martinez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adam misses with a body kick.
Adam thows a body shot but no joy.
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Martinez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adam doesn't seem phased though.
Martinez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adam throws out the jab.
A left and a right from Adam both land. Nice combination.
Martinez tests Adam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adam misses with a hook.
Martinez throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Adam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adam throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam tries to score with a low kick but Martinez moves his leg out of the way.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Adam swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Adam misses with a double jab.
Adam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martinez thuds a left hand into Adam's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Adam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martinez fails to land with a series of punches.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Adam tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Adam back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adam can't find room to land a body shot as Martinez controls the action.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez takes a shot to 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!
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adam gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Martinez.
Martinez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martinez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martinez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adam tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adam manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Adam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martinez misses with a straight left.
Adam digs a good body shot into Martinez's ribs.
Adam misses with a series of wild punches.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam lands a two punch combo.
Martinez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adam misses with a double jab.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Martinez moved out of range.
Martinez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adam lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinez slips a jab from Adam.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adam misses with a low kick.
Martinez thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez lands with a nice combination. Adam backs away looking to recover.
Martinez tries to clinch but Adam moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Martinez digs a right hand into Adam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adam's gas tank.
Adam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adam swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez lands with a short shot to the head.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martinez lands with a right to the head.
Rob Adam seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adam tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Martinez.
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!
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Adam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martinez blocks it with crossed arms.
Adam throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Martinez scores with a shot to the side of Adam's head.
Nice body punch from Martinez.
Adam lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with the head strike.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinez scores with a shoulder strike.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Adam.
A body shot lands from Martinez.
Adam is trying to break free.
Martinez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adams head.
Martinez prevents Adam from breaking the clinch.
Adam lands a body shot.
Adam blocking some punches.
Adam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martinez blocks it with crossed arms.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the body.
Adam is breathing heavily.
Adam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Martinez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Martinez.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Adam controls the action.
Adam breaks the clinch.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Adam circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Adam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Adam throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Rob Adam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Adam's corner calls for a 1-2. Adam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martinez circles away quickly and effectively.
Martinez missing with a left hand there. Adam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martinez tries to clinch there but Adam circles away.
Martinez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martinez moves away from the strike by Adam.
Adam throws a poor cross that misses
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Adam.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam lands a two punch combo.
Adam 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!
Nice uppercut there from Adam.
Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
A left lands for Martinez.
Adam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martinez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Martinez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martinez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez is looking to clinch.
Adam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Martinez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Adam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Martinez is looking to clinch.
Martinez connects with a right hand. Adam shakes it off.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez lands a head shot.
Adam is rocked!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinez, as that shot connected.
Adam is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Adam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
BOOM! Martinez lands a beautiful left hook that drops Adam. Adam tries to recover but Martinez is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Adam lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Martinez!
Jose Martinez retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Charyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Davola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Davola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Charyak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Davola!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charyak.
Joe Davola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davola misses with a kick to the body.
Davola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Charyak misses with a hook. Davola ducked under it nicely.
Davola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charyak manages to avoid it.
Davola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Charyak under the eye.
Charyak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid body kick from Davola.
Davola connects with an inside leg kick.
Davola with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davola lands a head kick. Charyak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Charyak moves out of range of the body kick.
Charyak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Charyak somewhat.
Charyak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davola to the mat! Davola manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Davola is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charyak postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joe Davola hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Charyak misses with a looping right.
Davola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crunch! Davola slams his shin into Charyak's torso.
Davola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davola tries to work over Charyak's front leg with a kick but Charyak checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charyak tried to score with a low kick but Davola checks it.
Davola throws a front kick that sends Charyak stumbling back into the cage.
Davola is looking to land body kicks.
Davola scores with a shot to the body.
Davola throws a body punch but Charyak moves out of range.
Davola throws a lazy body kick
and Charyak counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Joe Davola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davola avoids the head kick by Charyak.
Davola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charyak.
Charyak motions for Davola to come forward. Charyak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charyak. That's going to slow Davola down.
Davola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Davola.
Davola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Davola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charyak tries a low kick but Davola avoids it.
Davola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Charyak is out of range.
Davola throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Charyak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Davola's knee momentarily.
Charyak tries a head kick but it misses.
Davola walks into a straight right hand from Charyak.
Davola is looking to land body kicks.
Charyak thuds his shin into the meat of Davola's side.
Charyak misses with a hook.
Davola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Davola works over Charyak's head and body with a nice combination.
Davola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Charyak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Horrible takedown by Charyak or perhaps it was just good defense by Davola which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Charyak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davola misses with a hook. Charyak ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davola throws a wild body kick that Charyak sees coming a mile off.
Charyak throws a leg kick which misses Davola's front leg but catches the back leg as Davola tries to avoid it.
Davola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Charyak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Davola lands with a kick to the ribs.
Charyak is breathing heavily.
Charyak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Charyak.
Davola swings for the body but Charyak moves out of range.
Davola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davola connects with a single shot there.
Charyak is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charyak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charyak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davola as he jumps to the side.
Davola keeps the fight on the outside.
Davola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charyak was well out of range. Poor timing from Davola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Davola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Charyak slips a jab from Davola.
An inside leg kick from Davola misses.
Charyak drops his hands momentarily and Davola needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Charyak just on the top of the head. Charyak drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Charyak - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Davola!
Joe Davola is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Davola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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