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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Keats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Keats!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keats clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
Keats breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keats.
Keats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King slips a jab and a cross from Keats.
Keats throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keats is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Keats circles away and we're back to standing.
Keats will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keats dodges the punch combination from King.
King fails to land the takedown.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a series of punches but Keats moves out of range.
Keats fails in his attempt to clinch.
King scores a takedown into full mount!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Keats regains half guard.
Keats is trying to get back to full guard.
Keats is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keats avoid being mounted?
King stalling away here and it's allowed Keats to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keats on the ground.
Keats manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
King is controlling Keats's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King looking to control.
Keats wants to stand but King is controlling his posture from full guard.
Keats advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to stand up here but Keats is controlling him well.
Keats seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Keats keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Keats passes into side control, despite King's attempt to control the position.
Keats wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Keats easily slips into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keats looking to finish with strikes here!
Keats takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Keats moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, King has worked his arm free - good work by King!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keats wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Keats dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Keats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keats sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
King throws a series of punches but Keats avoids them all with ease.
Keats pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Keats escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keats misses with a double jab.
Scott King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Keats tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keats manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keats pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Keats manages to break the clinch.
Keats lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Scott King has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keats tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scott King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a looping overhand right but Keats ducks down to avoid it.
Keats lands a nice shot to the body.
Keats misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Keats lands a jab to the nose.
King tries to move into range but Keats moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Keats lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keats's waist but Keats gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keats lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keats swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Keats throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
King is looking to take a break and control but Keats is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keats manages to get to full guard.
Keats pulls King in close to his closed guard and prevents King from doing any damage or advancing position.
King scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keats is on top in guard.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Keats has passed into side control.
Keats trying to control the position but King is working away.
King tries to bench press Keats off him but Keats keeps the position.
Keats cracks King with a big right hand but King just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keats is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keats is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
King trying his best to control but Keats has mounted him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keats controlling his opponent.
Keats is working for a guillotine from mount but King frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Keats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott King's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
King leaves Keats with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keats displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Keats does no damage.
Keats tries a head kick but it misses.
Keats shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Keats's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keats is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
King tries for a takedown but Keats sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keats lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Keats connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
King throws a right and a left that Keats avoids nicely.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keats tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from King misses.
A punch combination from King misses.
Keats looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King shoots in for a takedown but Keats shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.
King leaves Keats with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keats fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keats connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keats lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Keats rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Keats won't allow it.
Keats breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keats lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Keats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Keats gets caught napping as King dives in and scores a takedown. Keats manages to retain guard.
Keats throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Keats manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Keats trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Scott King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keats postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
Keats is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jim Keats has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keats is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
Keats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim Keats was stalling too much, according to the referee.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Keats throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King throws a low kick but Keats moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keats swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keats throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Jim Keats is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Keats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keats has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Keats!
Our winner, Jim Keats, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kimmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up. Kimmo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roni Size-Bite The Bullet. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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179 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
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29
182 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Rudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Kimmo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudd throws a hook to the side of Kimmo's head but Kimmo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rudd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kimmo throws a right hand that Rudd ducks under and follows up with a left that Rudd also avoids with ease.
Kimmo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut lands for Kimmo. That snapped Rudd's head back.
Rudd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kimmo but Kimmo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rudd clinches with his opponent.
Rudd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kimmo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rudd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimmo scores with a leg kick.
Rudd shoots in but no luck this time.
Rudd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kimmo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kimmo swivels and escapes.
Kimmo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rudd rushes Kimmo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rudd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kimmo manages to break the clinch.
Rudd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kimmo circles away.
Kimmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rudd misses with a wild combination.
Kimmo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kimmo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rudd is just out of range.
Kimmo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rudd's head.
Kimmo scoring well with a low kick there.
Rudd wants to clinch
and Kimmo counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimmo feints a jab promting Rudd to slip. Kimmo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rudd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rudd shoots in but Kimmo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rudd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kimmo defends it nicely.
Kimmo looks to land a combination but Rudd avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimmo misses with a double jab.
Rudd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kimmo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimmo throws a series of punches but Rudd avoids them all with ease.
Rudd fails with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rudd.
Rudd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kimmo tries to bum rush Rudd with a series of wild strikes but Rudd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kimmo stuffs the takedown.
Rudd misses with a two punch combination.
Kimmo cracks Rudd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Kimmo.
Kimmo throws a right and a left that Rudd avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kimmo circles away.
Rudd lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kimmo sprawling to the canvas. Rudd follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kimmo hang on?
Kimmo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimmo is still in real trouble! Can Rudd finish him?
Kimmo wants to get back to full guard.
Rudd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimmo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rudd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rudd lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kimmo quite badly. Kimmo pulls Rudd in close trying to recover. Rudd postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kimmo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kimmo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Rudd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturro Affi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Affi has chosen Men at work - Land of down under as his entrance music. Arturro Affi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Mcdermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Arturro Affi!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdermott dodges the punch combination from Affi.
Affi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Affi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcdermott.
Mcdermott throws a head kick but Affi moves out of range.
Mcdermott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Affi manages to avoid it.
Mcdermott misses with a takedown
and Affi counters with a two punch combo.
Mcdermott misses with a few strikes there.
Affi clobbers Mcdermott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Affi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Affi misses.
Mcdermott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Affi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Affi stalling against the cage.
Affi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Affi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Affi.
Mcdermott can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Affi.
Affi pushes Mcdermott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Affi.
Mcdermott being controlled against the cage.
Affi prevents the takedown attempt.
Affi prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Mcdermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Affi as the two fighters clinch.
Mcdermott is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Affi presses Mcdermott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Affi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Affi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcdermott backwards.
A shot in the inside from Affi.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Affi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcdermott is trying to break the clinch but Affi is controlling him.
Affi is leaning against Mcdermott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Affi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Affi lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Affi digs a right hand underneath Mcdermott's ribcage. Mcdermott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Affi leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arturro Affi.
Affi has Mcdermott up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcdermott is trying to drag Affi to the mat but Affi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Affi.
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!
Affi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Affi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Affi prevents Mcdermott from breaking the clinch.
Affi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Affi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcdermott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcdermott dodges an elbow strike from Affi.
Affi misses with a knee strike.
Affi is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturro Affi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Affi. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Affi.
Affi darts in and clinches Mcdermott up against the cage.
Mcdermott is trying to break the clinch but Affi is controlling him.
Affi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Affi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Affi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcdermott is rocked!
Mcdermott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oh Mcdermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Affi lands a big right hand that drops Mcdermott! The killer instinct kicks in and Affi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Affi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturro Affi!
After winning the bout, Arturro Affi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mick Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Trout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Barker!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Trout.
Trout misses with a body shot
and Barker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Trout throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trout's knee momentarily.
Barker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trout.
Trout misses with a body shot
and Barker counters with a nice body shot.
Barker connects with a solid leg kick.
Trout misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barker counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barker lands a right hook to the body.
Barker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trout is breathing heavily.
Trout drops his hands momentarily and Barker needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Trout just on the top of the head. Trout drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Trout - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Travis Barker!
During a confident post fight interview, Travis Barker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuke Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daouda Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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28
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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22
260 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nuke Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daouda Kaho!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu blocks a jab.
Kaho misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaho throws a right hand that Yu ducks under and follows up with a left that Yu also avoids with ease.
Kaho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaho cracks Yu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaho.
Yu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yu ducks right into an uppercut from Kaho.
Yu misses with a hook.
Kaho loads up on a big right hand but Yu slips the punch.
Kaho cracks Yu with an open hand slap.
Kaho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yu moves forwards but Kaho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaho misses with a series of wild punches.
Yu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaho misses with a right hand
and Yu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaho ducks under a wild hook from Yu.
Kaho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaho throws a poor cross that misses
and Yu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaho throws a hook to the side of Yu's head but Yu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yu ducks under a wild hook from Kaho.
Yu avoids the body shot from Kaho.
Kaho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaho throws the left hand but Yu avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yu.
Kaho connects with a right hand. Yu shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Yu finds it's target.
Yu throws the left hand but Kaho avoids the punch easily.
Kaho misses with a double jab.
Yu looks to land a left hand but Kaho moved out of range nicely.
Kaho loads up on a big right hand but Yu slips the punch.
Yu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaho lands with an overhand left.
Yu loads up on a big right hand but Kaho slips the punch.
Yu throws a looping overhand right but Kaho ducks down to avoid it.
Yu blocks a leg kick.
Yu blocks a jab.
Kaho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaho lands a really nice looking cross but Yu seems unphased.
Kaho tries to bum rush Yu with a series of wild strikes but Yu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daouda Kaho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kaho.
Kaho misses with a straight left.
Kaho throws a combination that misses
and Yu counters with a straight right hand.
Kaho throws a right hand that misses
and Yu counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Yu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaho swings for the body but Yu moves out of range.
Kaho misses with a series of wild punches.
Yu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu missing with a left hand there. Kaho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaho misses with a double jab
and Yu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yu.
Yu lands a body shot.
Kaho cracks Yu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Yu as he connects with a hook.
Yu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yu avoids the body shot from Kaho.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaho tries to land a leg kick but Yu saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot by Kaho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nuke Yu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Kaho does no damage.
Yu lands with a shot to the body.
Yu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaho misses with a left hand
and Yu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yu drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kaho right on the button. Kaho goes down! Yu follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Yu gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuke Yu!
After winning the bout, Nuke Yu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ville Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nomor Gai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apila comes to the cage accompanied by Distance ( OF OUR SKILLS). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nomor Gai enters the cage!
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31
142 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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22
153 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ville Apila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nomor Gai!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gai scores with a nice right hand.
Apila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apila ducks under a wild hook from Gai.
Apila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gai.
Gai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Apila's head backwards.
Apila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gai misses with a looping right.
Apila moves away from the strike by Gai.
Apila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gai.
Apila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gai is fending him off so far but Apila persists. Nope, Gai circles away and we're back to standing.
Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nomor Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apila.
Apila throws a series of punches but Gai moves out of range.
Apila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gai.
Apila moves forwards but Gai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Apila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apila tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila tries to clinch there but Gai circles away.
A left lands for Gai.
Apila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Apila tries to clinch there but Gai circles away.
Apila slips under a jab from Gai.
A swing and a miss from Gai.
Gai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apila shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gai is trying to defend but Apila finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gai trying to hold on to Apila's head to control him but Apila postures up.
Apila takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Apila passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apila trying to control the pace.
Gai trying to control but Apila postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai is looking to improve his position.
Apila is looking to take a break and control but Gai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apila has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Apila trying to control but Gai is having none of it.
Apila is working for a guillotine from mount but Gai frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gai is now in Apila's guard. A big mistake from Apila there, giving up the dominant position!
Gai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gai tries to free his leg and advance position but Apila is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gai is aware though and is defending well.
Gai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomor Gai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apila.
Apila fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Gai misses.
Gai loads up on a big right hand but Apila slips the punch.
Gai throws a lazy right hand but Apila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gai misses with an uppercut.
Gai swings widly with a right hand
and Apila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gai 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.
Gai circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Apila.
Apila moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gai misses with a left hand
and Apila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gai misses with a straight right.
Apila defending well as Gai loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gai.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gai.
Gai misses with an uppercut.
Apila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Gai.
Gai throws the left hand but Apila avoids the punch easily.
Apila looks for a takedown but Gai sprawls well.
Gai keeps the fight on the outside.
Apila swings for the body but Gai moves out of range.
Gai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Apila circles away.
Apila scores with a nice right hand.
Apila looks to land a right hand but Gai moved out of range.
Apila slips under a jab from Gai.
Apila pushes Gai up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Apila works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gai keeping moving, preventing Apila from controlling successfully.
Gai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apila defends well.
Gai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila tries to free his leg and advance position but Gai is retaining full guard.
Apila being controlled here momentarily.
Ville Apila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Apila controlling from the top position.
Apila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila is looking to take a break and control but Gai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gai is looking for a sweep.
Apila tries to score with some ground and pound. Gai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Apila trying to control the position but Gai is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gai is trying to improve his position.
Gai is not content to let Apila control the position.
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 Ville Apila will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gai misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Apila to counter with a crisp jab.
Apila takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Apila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gai.
Apila cracks Gai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nomor Gai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apila.
A swing and a miss from Gai.
Apila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gai.
Apila ducks under a wild hook from Gai.
Gai thuds a left hand into Apila's body.
Apila fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gai avoids it really well and circles away.
Apila shoots in looking for a takedown but Gai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Apila's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Apila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gai misses with an uppercut.
Gai misses with a hook. Apila ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai misses with a straight right.
Gai looks to land a left hand but Apila moved out of range nicely.
Apila scores with a takedown into Gai's guard.
Apila is looking to advance position but Gai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gai controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila is working to get back to half guard.
Gai thowing shots but they're missing.
The referee warns Apila that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Apila is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Let's hope that Gai 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.
Gai looking to control but Apila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Apila really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gai looking to control but Apila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nomor Gai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apila swinging wildly here.
Gai misses with a left hand
and Apila makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gai throws a hook to the side of Apila's head but Apila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apila lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Gai misses its intended target.
Gai scores with a hook to the body. Apila takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Gai throws out a loose jab but Apila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gai looks to land a left hand but Apila moved out of range nicely.
Gai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Apila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gai.
Apila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gai.
Apila tries to clinch up but Gai circles away and keeps his distance.
Gai throws a hook to the side of Apila's head but Apila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gai but Gai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apila counters with a straight right hand.
Gai misses with an uppercut
and Apila counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Apila preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nomor Gai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gai 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nomor Gai!
Our winner, Nomor Gai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blade Toorop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toorop comes to the cage accompanied by Rasputin. The crowd seem to be enjoying Scope's choice of entrance music: Marry the Canvas!. Blade Toorop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Scope's chin.
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21
181 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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28
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blade Toorop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Scope!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toorop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scope counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Scope controls the position.
Scope swings around for an armbar but Toorop sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Scope's guard.
Toorop trying to control but Scope is working from the bottom.
Toorop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scope swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toorop postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Scope is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Toorop, into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toorop keeping moving, preventing Scope from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scope content to stall in guard here.
Toorop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scope trying to control but Toorop is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Michael Scope hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Toorop fails to land the takedown.
Scope fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Toorop sprawls well initially but Scope persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scope controlling the action here.
Scope is keen to just control but Toorop is a slippery customer.
Scope is working for a kimura but Toorop is defending it quite comfortably.
Toorop slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scope sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toorop keeping moving, preventing Scope from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toorop is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Scope is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Michael Scope has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Scope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Toorop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blade Toorop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toorop tries to clinch there but Scope circles away.
Toorop has his takedown stuffed
and Scope counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Toorop is refusing to be controlled, as Scope sits in half guard.
Scope trying to work for an americana but Toorop has managed to regain full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toorop working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scope wants to control from the top but Toorop keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scope dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Scope shoots in looking for a takedown. Toorop tries to sprawl out of it but Scope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toorop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scope tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toorop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scope somewhat.
Toorop closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Toorop is trying to control the action in half guard but Scope is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toorop is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scope wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toorop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scope defending well though.
Toorop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Toorop seems to be looking for submissions.
Toorop is trying to control the action in half guard but Scope is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toorop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scope regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Toorop.
Scope keeping moving, preventing Toorop from controlling successfully.
Toorop forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toorop seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toorop in particular looking to stall.
Toorop is looking to stall here but Scope recovers full guard.
Toorop looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toorop looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toorop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Toorop dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Scope misses with a takedown attempt - Toorop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scope displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toorop.
Scope wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toorop with a poor takedown
and Scope counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Scope content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scope prevents Toorop from improving his position.
Scope looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toorop wants to get back to full guard.
Scope content to control rather than advance.
Scope wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toorop keeps working.
Scope controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Toorop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scope wants to take a breather but Toorop is having none of it.
Toorop is trying to maintain the position but Scope is very close to passing his half guard.
Scope is trying to control. Toorop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scope is looking to stall here but Toorop recovers full guard.
Toorop looking for a sweep. Not yet Toorop, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scope postures up.
Scope slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michael Scope.
Scope throws a series of punches but Toorop moves out of range.
Toorop lands a jab.
Scope shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Toorop controlling the position well.
Scope works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toorop is not content to let Scope control the position.
Scope wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Toorop, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scope is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Toorop is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scope 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scope!
Michael Scope opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Carlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruthless Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruthless Junior will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Carlo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruthless Junior!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior missing with a left hand there. Carlo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junior stuffs the takedown.
Junior misses with a body shot
and Carlo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carlo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlo looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carlo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carlo throwing strikes from guard but Junior blocks nicely.
Carlo drops back looking for a leg! Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Junior manages to kick Carlo off! Carlo jumps back into Junior's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlo postures up in Junior's guard and throws a big left but Junior blocks it.
Junior wants to stand but Carlo is controlling the position.
Carlo throws a big elbow that misses.
Carlo wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlo passes Junior's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carlo is working for a submission of some sort.
Carlo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carlo wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Carlo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Carlo eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carlo is trying to work for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carlo is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlo to get the leverage.
Carlo is controlling the pace.
Carlo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Carlo eventually gives up the hold.
Carlo thows a huge punch but Junior dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Carlo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Junior swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carlo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carlo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carlo shoots in and drives through. Junior sprawls well.
Carlo throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junior misses with the combination.
Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junior.
Junior lands a body shot.
Junior tries to bum rush Carlo with a series of wild strikes but Carlo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junior comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carlo shoots in looking for a takedown but Junior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carlo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Carlo's shoulder, as Carlo tries to avoid the shot.
Carlo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Carlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlo shoots in but Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carlo closes the distance and clinches up with Junior, looking for a takedown. Carlo pushes Junior against the cage but Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Junior throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jim Carlo has been cut.
Junior jabs Carlo right on the nose. Carlo blinks but takes it well.
Junior lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Carlo throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junior misses with a looping left.
A combination from Junior does no damage.
Junior gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carlo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Junior's guard.
Carlo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carlo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carlo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Junior defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carlo.
Carlo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Junior keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carlo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlo wants to pass the guard but Junior is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruthless Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Carlo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Junior misses with a combination
and Carlo counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Junior. No joy for Carlo on that attempt.
Carlo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Junior sprawls well. Junior wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carlo gets slowly back to his feet.
Carlo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Junior misses with a hook
and Carlo counters with a stiff right hand.
Carlo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Carlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Junior.
Ruthless Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Junior misses with a looping right.
Junior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carlo.
Good exchange - Junior coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Carlo moved out of range nicely.
Ruthless Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Junior.
Carlo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Junior momentarily.
Carlo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Junior swivels and escapes.
Carlo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Junior misses its intended target.
Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Junior missing with a left hand there. Carlo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carlo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Carlo moved out of range nicely.
Junior's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carlo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Junior scrambles back to his feet.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Carlo moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlo moves out of range as Junior strikes.
Carlo swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Carlo slips a jab from Junior.
Ruthless Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlo pushing down on Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carlo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Carlo is really struggling to control Junior but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Carlo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though.
Carlo is trying to work for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlo wants to take a breather but Junior is having none of it.
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Carlo.
Carlo wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carlo is looking for a kimura here.
Carlo is looking to stall here but Junior recovers full guard.
Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlo is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Carlo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carlo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Carlo!
Our winner, Jim Carlo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leif Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nygard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dread Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paint it black . The key to victory for Leif Nygard has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Nygard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Williams!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nygard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nygard swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Nygard connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Nygard moved out of range nicely.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nygard as Williams tries to tie him up.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Nygard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nygard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nygard.
Nygard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Frank Williams has been cut.
Nygard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams avoiding damage as Nygard throws knees to the body.
Nygard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Nygard lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Nygard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nygard is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nygard is defending well for now.
Nygard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nygard.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Nygard avoids the damage to the body.
Nygard lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Nygard pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nygard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williams looks gassed!
Nygard tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Nygard blocks with his arms.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nygard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nygard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nygard.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Nygard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nygard throws an elbow but misses.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nygard lands with a light punch inside.
That has opened up Frank Williams's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Nygard.
Nygard managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Nygard is blocking nicely.
Nygard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Nygard scores a nice knee to the body.
Nygard lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Nygard.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Nygard.
Nygard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nygard obliges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nygard throws an elbow but misses.
Nygard throws an elbow but it misses.
Nygard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The cut above Frank Williams's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Clinched against the cage, Nygard lands a big elbow that drops Williams! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Williams is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Nygard!
Leif Nygard retains his middleweight title!
Leif Nygard 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 Alberto Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to the Bone. Junior Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Daniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daniels misses with a leg kick.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
Daniels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alberto Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Daniels gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels lands some shots froms side control.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Daniels cracks Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Daniels cracks Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Daniels postures up.
Daniels tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Daniels scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daniels lands a nice short elbow.
Silva tries to roll over but Daniels keeps him under control.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Daniels is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daniels throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Daniels winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Daniels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Daniels lands with a punch from half guard.
Daniels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daniels is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daniels working some strikes from top position.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daniels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daniels is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels passes into half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daniels is working away from the top position though.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Daniels with a nice head shot there.
Daniels postures up.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
Daniels wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Daniels throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Daniels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daniels's guard.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva throws a strike but Daniels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Daniels throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Daniels trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Daniels dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daniels throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silva jabs Daniels right on the nose. Daniels blinks but takes it well.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Daniels throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
A big left from Silva misses.
A low kick from Daniels is predictable there
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva connects with a right hand. Daniels shakes it off.
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Daniels can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva 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.
Daniels manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Silva thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
Alberto Daniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daniels misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silva throwing shots but Daniels is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Daniels is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daniels is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Daniels is looking for a sweep.
Daniels struggling a bit here.
Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Daniels has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by Daniels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Daniels in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Daniels working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Daniels working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Daniels sits in half guard.
Daniels working the head and body with strikes.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Daniels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daniels looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daniels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva is tightening it up a little... Daniels has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Daniels reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Daniels taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Junior Silva! Junior Silva retains his light heavyweight title!
Junior Silva really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MMA ANIMAL logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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