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B!77: Made in the U.S.A. PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimas Suryadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suryadi has chosen Dragging Dead Bodies in Blue Bags Up Really Long Hills as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dimas Suryadi!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suryadi dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Suryadi is proving a slippery customer.
Suryadi trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suryadi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Suryadi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suryadi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King keeping moving, preventing Suryadi from controlling successfully.
Dimas Suryadi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Suryadi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suryadi is working away from the top position though.
King is pressing down on Suryadi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suryadi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suryadi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King controls Suryadi momentarily but Suryadi frees himself.
King keeping full guard, as Suryadi tries to pass.
Suryadi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suryadi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suryadi throwing strikes but missing.
Suryadi is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suryadi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Suryadi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suryadi postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow.
Suryadi trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King is adopting a defensive guard.
Suryadi trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suryadi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
King working a defensive guard here.
King keeping moving, preventing Suryadi from controlling successfully.
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suryadi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suryadi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suryadi scoring with some ground and pound.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Suryadi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Suryadi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Suryadi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suryadi postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow.
Suryadi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suryadi throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suryadi trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suryadi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suryadi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Suryadi connects with a couple of short punches.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suryadi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suryadi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suryadi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Suryadi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suryadi trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Suryadi trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimas Suryadi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Suryadi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Suryadi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
King tries to sprawl but Suryadi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
King is trying to control but can't.
King desperately trying to maintain half guard.
King is looking for a sweep. Suryadi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Suryadi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan King just wasn't active enough.
Suryadi with a poor takedown
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimas Suryadi.
Suryadi closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
Suryadi dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Suryadi's head and hops out.
Suryadi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Dimas Suryadi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suryadi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Suryadi shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Suryadi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Suryadi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryan King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suryadi fails to land the takedown.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Suryadi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from King misses.
Suryadi fails with the takedown.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King tries to land a front kick but Suryadi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suryadi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suryadi closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Suryadi pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Suryadi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suryadi is breathing heavily.
Suryadi feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Suryadi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
King trying to strike off his back.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suryadi stays in close to King's body and controls the position.
King is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Suryadi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Suryadi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suryadi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan King.
Suryadi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Suryadi getting side control.
Suryadi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Suryadi is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
King wants to improve his position but Suryadi is controlling well.
King is not content to let Suryadi control the position.
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suryadi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suryadi's back!
Suryadi is trying to get back to his feet but King has full control of the position and if anything, Suryadi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
King has got one arm under Suryadi's chin. This could be trouble... Suryadi trying to control the other hand but King gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Suryadi has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan King!
A less than humble Ryan King misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodman comes into the arena with lady Gaga blaring out of the sound system. Pacquiao has chosen Sometimes when we Fight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Floyd Pacquiao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clarence Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goodman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Goodman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pacquiao doesn't seem phased though.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Goodman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Clarence Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Pacquiao checks it.
Goodman throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goodman quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goodman defends it well.
Pacquiao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pacquiao seems to be working for a kimura but Goodman defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman is staying active underneath Pacquiao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goodman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pacquiao trying to control the pace.
Pacquiao trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goodman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pacquiao has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pacquiao looking for a guillotine from mount but Goodman is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao has control of Goodman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Goodman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pacquiao lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pacquiao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pacquiao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pacquiao prevents Goodman from getting the reversal.
Pacquiao wants to control the pace but Goodman is squirming around nicely.
Pacquiao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Goodman is surviving well by controlling Pacquiao's body position as best he can.
Goodman wants to control but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Goodman is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pacquiao wants to control the pace but Goodman is squirming around nicely.
Goodman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pacquiao breaks from Goodman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goodman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pacquiao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao is working to tighten is grip on Goodman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Goodman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pacquiao is really squeezing tight and eventually Goodman passes out! Pacquiao breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Floyd Pacquiao!
In his post fight interview, Floyd Pacquiao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vick Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kimmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimmo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roni Size-Bite The Bullet. Michael Kimmo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vick Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Kimmo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kimmo tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
Kimmo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armstrong pulls his head out easily.
Armstrong 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.
Kimmo manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimmo looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimmo is looking to stand up but Armstrong isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kimmo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kimmo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Kimmo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimmo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Michael Kimmo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kimmo connects with a crisp jab.
Kimmo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimmo cracks the inside of Armstrong's front leg.
Michael Kimmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Kimmo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kimmo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Armstrong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimmo scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kimmo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kimmo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimmo checks a leg kick.
Kimmo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kimmo misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kimmo manages to avoid it.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimmo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kimmo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kimmo throws a right hand that Armstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Armstrong also avoids with ease.
Kimmo tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimmo.
Kimmo stalks Armstrong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Armstrong's face. Armstrong staggers backwards, shaken.
Armstrong checks a leg kick.
Armstrong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kimmo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armstrong swings for the body but Kimmo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Kimmo shows good takedown defense.
Kimmo throws a right and a left that Armstrong avoids nicely.
Kimmo scoring well with a low kick there.
Armstrong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kimmo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Michael Kimmo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Kimmo.
Kimmo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Armstrong counters with a three punch combo that has Kimmo backing up. Kimmo nods at Armstrong to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Kimmo as Armstrong shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimmo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Armstrong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kimmo defends it nicely.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Kimmo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Kimmo moved out of range.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Kimmo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimmo also avoids with ease.
Armstrong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab lands there for Kimmo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
Kimmo swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Kimmo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Armstrong counters with a straight right hand.
Kimmo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kimmo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Armstrong tries to land a body kick
and Kimmo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Armstrong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kimmo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kimmo back to the cage. Armstrong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vick Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimmo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Armstrong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Armstrong blocks a leg kick.
Kimmo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kimmo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Armstrong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kimmo can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimmo throws a combination. Armstrong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kimmo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Kimmo.
Armstrong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Kimmo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Kimmo as he checks the leg kick.
Kimmo lands with a kick to the temple. Armstrong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kimmo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kimmo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
Kimmo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong.
Kimmo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Armstrong cracks Kimmo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimmo misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Kimmo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kimmo looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Kimmo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kimmo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kimmo misses with a straight right.
Kimmo throws a one two combo.
Sloppy strikes from Kimmo. Those never looked like landing.
Vick Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimmo tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kimmo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Kimmo tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kimmo misses with a double jab.
Armstrong checks the leg kick.
Armstrong misses with a looping left.
Kimmo is looking to land body kicks.
Kimmo thows a body shot but no joy.
Kimmo tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a low kick as Kimmo jumps back.
Armstrong throws an off balance right hand
and Kimmo counters with a thumping low kick.
Armstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kimmo.
Nice takedown defense from Kimmo. No joy for Armstrong on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimmo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kimmo throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong dives in and grabs Kimmo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimmo pushes down on Armstrong's head and hops out.
Kimmo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Armstrong's head.
Kimmo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armstrong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kimmo is able to avoid easily.
Kimmo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Michael Kimmo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kimmo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kimmo throws a series of punches but Armstrong avoids them all with ease.
Michael Kimmo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kimmo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Kimmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kimmo 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Kimmo!
A very excited looking Michael Kimmo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Decon Starian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and God Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starian comes to the cage accompanied by I need a hero. God Devil told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Decon Starian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, God Devil!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Starian.
Devil drops his hands momentarily and Starian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Devil throws a lazy right hand but Starian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Starian throws a hook but Devil blocks it.
Devil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Starian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Devil.
Starian walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Starian.
Devil missing with a left hand there. Starian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Devil throws out a loose jab but Starian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devil shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starian trying to control here.
Starian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil preventing the sweep.
Devil looking to pass the guard.
Starian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devil preventing the sweep.
Devil got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Devil has managed to get both his arms back between Starian's legs - danger averted.
Starian throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Starian keeping moving, preventing Devil from controlling successfully.
Devil stays in close to Starian's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil passes Starian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Devil is pressing down on Starian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Starian is holding on for now.
Starian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Starian wants to get back to full guard.
Devil wants to take a breather but Starian is having none of it.
Devil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Starian is not content to let Devil control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. God Devil hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Starian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devil manages to avoid it.
Devil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Starian moves out of range of the strikes.
Devil looks to throw the jab but Starian is out of range.
Devil 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.
Devil shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Devil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Devil looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Starian is looking to control Devil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Starian avoid being mounted?
Starian is looking for a sweep. Devil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starian is trying to control but can't.
Starian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Devil pulls his head out easily.
Devil controlling the action here.
Devil is looking for a kimura but Starian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Devil to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Devil is pressing down on Starian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Starian is holding on for now.
Starian regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starian controls Devil momentarily but Devil frees himself.
Starian keeping full guard, as Devil tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
God Devil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Starian.
A telegraphed right hand from Starian misses the target.
Starian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Devil fails with the takedown
and Starian counters with a good, hard body kick but Devil shrugs it off.
Starian moves out of range of the strikes.
Devil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Starian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Devil shoots in but Starian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Devil throws a hook but Starian avoids it easily.
Devil loads up on a big right hand but Starian slips the punch.
Starian slips a jab from Devil.
Devil fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Starian sprawls well initially but Devil persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Devil is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devil prevents Starian from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Starian taking some punishment here, with Devil in his half guard.
Starian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Starian keeping full guard, as Devil tries to pass.
Starian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devil defends well.
Starian keeping moving, preventing Devil from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Devil trying to advance position but Starian counters by regaining guard.
Devil trying to control but Starian is working from the bottom.
Devil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starian is keeping the position for now.
Devil wants to control from the top but Starian keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starian looking for a sweep. Not yet Starian, not yet.
Devil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starian is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Devil throws a big right hand that misses.
Starian keeping moving, preventing Devil from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by God Devil.
Devil throws a series of punches but Starian avoids them all with ease.
Starian slips under a jab.
Devil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decon Starian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of God Devil.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Starian lands a jab.
Devil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Starian swivels and escapes.
Devil closes the distance and clinches up with Starian, looking for a takedown. Devil pushes Starian against the cage but Starian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Starian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Devil at a distance.
Starian looks to land a body kick but Devil moved away.
Starian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Devil.
Devil shoots in for a takedown but Starian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Devil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Devil is breathing heavily.
Devil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Starian counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starian digs a good body shot into Devil's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Devil or perhaps it was just good defense by Starian which made him look bad.
Devil takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
God Devil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Devil drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Devil throws out a loose jab but Starian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Devil defending well as Starian loads up on a big left hand.
Devil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Starian.
Starian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Devil momentarily.
Devil looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Starian is fending him off so far but Devil persists. Nope, Starian circles away and we're back to standing.
Devil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Devil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Starian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Devil's hands.
Devil tries for a takedown but Starian circles away easily
and Starian counters with a low kick, right behind Devil 's knee.
Decon Starian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of God Devil.
Starian cracks the inside of Devil's front leg.
Devil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch lands to the side of Devil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Devil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Starian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Devil. That did some damage!
Starian scores with a shot to the body.
Decon Starian is winning the standup battle so far.
Devil takes a jab right on the kisser.
Starian takes a swing at Devil's ribcage but misses.
Starian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Starian swings for the body but Devil moves out of range.
Decon Starian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starian misses with a hook.
Jab from Starian.
Nice sprawl there from Starian as Devil shoots in.
Devil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Starian throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Starian.
Devil looks to land a right hand but Starian moved out of range.
Devil shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Starian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
God Devil has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Starian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Starian sneaks back into half guard.
Starian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Decon Starian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Starian is on top in guard.
Devil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Starian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starian wants to control from the top but Devil keeps moving.
Devil wants to sweep here but Starian controlling him for the moment.
Starian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Starian wants to control from the top but Devil keeps moving.
Devil wants to sweep here but Starian controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Devil looking to control.
Devil looking for a sweep. Not yet Devil, not yet.
Devil is trying to keep Starian in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Devil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Starian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Devil's knee momentarily.
God Devil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Starian looks for the body kick but Devil saw that one coming.
Starian throws a hook to the side of Devil's head but Devil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Devil throws a lazy uppercut
and Starian counters with a left to the body.
Devil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starian throws out the jab.
Starian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starian thuds his shin into the meat of Devil's side.
Devil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Starian defends it nicely.
Starian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Devil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Decon Starian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Devil 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... God Devil!
After the big win, God Devil made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MMA ANIMAL and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Makkara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Canedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eugene Canedo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nakki Makkara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eugene Canedo!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makkara misses with a few strikes there.
Makkara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makkara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makkara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Makkara tries to close the distance and clinch but Canedo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canedo connects with a solid leg kick.
Makkara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Nakki Makkara has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Makkara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makkara throws a looping overhand right but Canedo ducks down to avoid it.
Canedo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makkara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canedo.
Canedo is looking to score with low kicks.
Makkara just misses with a punch to the body.
Makkara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canedo ducks under a wild hook from Makkara.
Canedo misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Makkara.
Makkara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canedo.
Makkara misses with a body shot.
Canedo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canedo cracks Makkara with a good jab.
Makkara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canedo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makkara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canedo.
The fighters circling - Makkara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canedo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makkara throws a combination. Canedo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Canedo has closed the distance and engaged Makkara in a clinch.
Makkara is working Canedo over against the cage.
Makkara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makkara looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Makkara fails to land.
Canedo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Canedo misses with a punch on the inside.
Makkara working aggressively here.
Makkara cracks Canedo with a nice body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Canedo throws an elbow but misses.
Canedo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makkara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makkara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makkara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Canedo is keeping busy.
Canedo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makkara avoids a wild elbow strike from Canedo.
Canedo letting Makkara take a breather here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Canedo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makkara.
Canedo looking to slow down the pace here.
Canedo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makkara is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Canedo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Canedo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Canedo misses with the head strike.
Canedo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Canedo looking to slow down the pace here.
Canedo lands a damaging elbow.
Nakki Makkara's cut is getting worse.
Canedo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makkara looking to slow down the pace here.
Canedo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakki Makkara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head punch on the inside from Canedo fails to land.
Canedo throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Makkara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Makkara blocks an elbow strike from Canedo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Canedo.
Canedo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Makkara working aggressively here.
Canedo misses with an elbow over the top.
Makkara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Makkara.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makkara.
Makkara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Canedo is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makkara misses with a punch on the inside.
Makkara takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nakki Makkara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eugene Canedo!
Eugene Canedo very nearly forgot to thank Kobra Clothing Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Grants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gump might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fucking Hostile - Pantera. Bubba Gump has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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232 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Grants!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grants misses with an uppercut.
Grants throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grants jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grants moves away.
Grants throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gump sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gump takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Gump.
Grants lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Bubba Gump has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Grants, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grants throws a monster overhand right that drops Gump! Grants follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Grants!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Grants thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Bensin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis deFunes (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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210 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alvin Bensin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis deFunes!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bensin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from deFunes.
deFunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
deFunes tries to clinch up.
deFunes clinches up against the cage.
deFunes lands a body shot.
deFunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bensin backwards.
Bensin is trying to break the clinch but deFunes is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from deFunes.
deFunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bensin wants to break free but deFunes has control.
deFunes lands a right hand.
Bensin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
deFunes lands with a shot to the body.
deFunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
deFunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
deFunes throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Alvin Bensin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
deFunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
deFunes thuds his right hand into Bensin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid body kick from deFunes.
Bensin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches deFunes on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes lands a high kick!
deFunes rushes Bensin and presses him up against the cage.
deFunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
deFunes lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for deFunes.
deFunes misses with a body punch.
Bensin is trying to break the clinch but deFunes is controlling him.
deFunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Bensin backwards.
deFunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bensin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but deFunes has him pressed against the cage.
deFunes can't find room to land a body shot as Bensin controls the action.
deFunes cracks Bensin with a nice body shot.
deFunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bensins head.
Nice body punch from deFunes.
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!
Bensin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
deFunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by deFunes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
deFunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bensin backwards.
Bensin wants to get back to striking at distance but deFunes won't allow it.
Bensin takes a shot to the head.
Bensin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bensin tries to break free but deFunes pushes him back against the cage.
deFunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
deFunes is leaning against Bensin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
deFunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from deFunes.
Bensin is breathing heavily.
deFunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
deFunes digs a right hand into Bensin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bensin's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from deFunes.
deFunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bensin backwards.
deFunes lands a right hand.
deFunes lands an uppercut.
deFunes lands with a left to the head.
Bensin is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by deFunes.
Oh Bensin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
deFunes pushes Bensin against the cage. deFunes is working some dirty boxing. deFunes pushes off with a quick right hook! Bensin goes down! Bensin tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! deFunes moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis deFunes!
Luis deFunes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zef Tanghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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27
223 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
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23
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zef Tanghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Foreman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman misses with a double jab
enabling Tanghe to counter with a crisp jab.
Foreman throws out a loose jab but Tanghe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanghe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foreman.
Foreman lands with a nice body punch.
Foreman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foreman wants it to stay on the feet.
Tanghe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tanghe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tanghe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Foreman, who protects the arm well.
Foreman dodges the ground and pound from Tanghe.
Foreman stops Tanghe from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanghe prevents Foreman from escaping the position.
Tanghe is looking to take a break and control but Foreman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Foreman's face as Tanghe controls the position.
Foreman parries the strikes from Tanghe easily there. Tanghe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Foreman to escape.
Foreman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe trying to control the position but Foreman is working away.
The ground and pound from Tanghe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Foreman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tanghe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foreman keeps working.
Foreman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tanghe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe working the head with strikes.
Tanghe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tanghe misses with the ground and pound.
Foreman pushes Tanghe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tanghe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tanghe in side control, throwing shots but Foreman defends.
Tanghe wants to control but Foreman is keeping him busy.
Foreman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tanghe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Foreman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tanghe 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.
Tanghe is looking to take a break and control but Foreman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanghe with the ground and pound but Foreman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zef Tanghe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Foreman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanghe cracks a nice hook into Foreman's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Tanghe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foreman throws a hook but Tanghe blocks it.
Tanghe tries to land a front kick but Foreman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tanghe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foreman misses with an uppercut.
Tanghe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanghe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanghe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanghe dodges the punch combination from Foreman.
Tanghe connects with a high kick.
It looks like Aaron Foreman has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanghe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Foreman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanghe tries for a takedown but Foreman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tanghe misses with the combination.
Tanghe avoids the body shot from Foreman.
Tanghe has his takedown stuffed
and Foreman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zef Tanghe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanghe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foreman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foreman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanghe.
Foreman lands with a good body shot.
Foreman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanghe thuds his right hand into Foreman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foreman throws the left hand but Tanghe avoids the punch easily.
Tanghe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foreman circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanghe looks to throw the jab but Foreman is out of range.
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!
Foreman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Foreman!
Foreman throws a series of punches but Tanghe moves out of range.
Aaron Foreman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanghe avoids the head kick by Foreman.
Tanghe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tanghe gets a double leg takedown into Foreman's guard.
Foreman kicks Tanghe off and gets to his feet.
Zef Tanghe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanghe defending well as Foreman loads up on a big left hand.
Tanghe throws a body kick that misses.
Tanghe ducks under a wild hook from Foreman.
Foreman with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tanghe.
Tanghe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Foreman tries to clinch but Tanghe is having none of it.
Tanghe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foreman as he avoids it easily.
Foreman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanghe was well out of range. Poor timing from Foreman.
Foreman looks to land a body kick but Tanghe moved away.
Tanghe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foreman misses with a wild body shot.
Foreman takes a swing at Tanghe's ribcage but misses.
Foreman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanghe has a takedown stuffed.
Foreman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanghe misses with a shot to the body
and Foreman counters with a stiff right hand.
Aaron Foreman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Foreman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tanghe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foreman stuffs the takedown.
Foreman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Foreman there.
Foreman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Foreman.
Foreman misses the shot to the body.
Foreman tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanghe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanghe avoids the body shot from Foreman.
Foreman lands with a good body shot.
Tanghe throws a leg kick but Foreman checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Foreman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Foreman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Foreman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanghe throws a series of punches but Foreman avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Foreman.
Foreman lands a nice shot to the body.
Foreman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tanghe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanghe slips a jab and a cross from Foreman.
Tanghe moves out of range of the strikes.
Foreman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tanghe shoots in but Foreman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tanghe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tanghe slips a jab and a cross from Foreman.
Zef Tanghe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foreman thows a body shot but no joy.
Foreman throws a body punch but Tanghe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman avoids the body shot from Tanghe.
Tanghe ducks under a wild hook from Foreman.
Foreman blocks a jab.
Tanghe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreman moves away.
Foreman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tanghe closes the distance and clinches up with Foreman, looking for a takedown. Tanghe pushes Foreman against the cage but Foreman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Foreman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foreman wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zef Tanghe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foreman thuds his right hand into Tanghe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left lands for Foreman.
Tanghe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foreman sprawls well. Foreman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanghe gets slowly back to his feet.
Foreman loads up on a big right hand but Tanghe slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanghe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanghe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Foreman to the mat! Foreman manages to get full 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!
Tanghe trying to control but Foreman is working from the bottom.
Tanghe looking to pass the guard.
Foreman keeping moving, preventing Tanghe from controlling successfully.
Tanghe looking to sit in guard and control but Foreman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman trying to control but Tanghe is working from the bottom.
Foreman throws a big elbow that misses.
Foreman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanghe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foreman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tanghe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tanghe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zef Tanghe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tanghe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanghe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Foreman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Foreman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tanghe shoots in for a takedown but Foreman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tanghe.
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 Zef Tanghe.
I think Tanghe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Hana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daouda Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taka Hana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daouda Kaho's chin.
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26
265 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taka Hana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daouda Kaho!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hana defending well as Kaho loads up on a big left hand.
Hana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hana somewhat.
Kaho lands with an uppercut that bounces Hana off the cage and back into range.
Kaho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hana shoots in and drives through. Kaho sprawls well.
Hana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaho misses with a wild combination.
Kaho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kaho throws a right hand that Hana ducks under and follows up with a left that Hana also avoids with ease.
Kaho looks to throw the jab but Hana is out of range.
Kaho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaho misses with a leg kick
and Hana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hana walks into a stiff left hand from Kaho.
Hana dives in and grabs Kaho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaho pushes down on Hana's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taka Hana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hana shoots for a takedown but Kaho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaho misses with a straight left.
Kaho misses with a lunging right hand
and Hana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hana is controlling the pace.
Hana is looking to take a break and control but Kaho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hana lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hana lands a nice short elbow.
Hana is trying to control. Kaho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hana thows a huge punch but Kaho dodges it nicely.
Kaho is not content to let Hana control the position.
Hana controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hana is keen to just control but Kaho is a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Taka Hana wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaho.
Hana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hana trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hana trying to control but Kaho is working from the bottom.
Hana won't allow Kaho to get back to his feet.
Kaho keeping moving, preventing Hana from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Taka Hana wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Hana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaho throws an overhand right that lands on Hana's shoulder, as Hana tries to avoid the shot.
Hana slips a jab from Kaho.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Danga de danga de dang - Kaho scores with a four punch combination!
Kaho throws a right hand that Hana ducks under and follows up with a left that Hana also avoids with ease.
Kaho looks to land a body kick but Hana moved away.
Kaho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hana. That did some damage!
Hana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaho.
Kaho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hana.
Kaho misses with an uppercut. Hana saw that one coming.
Kaho throws a jab when Hana was well out of range.
Kaho misses with a looping left.
Kaho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaho throws a hook but Hana blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hana. Kaho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Kaho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaho.
Kaho lands a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Kaho scores with a four punch combination!
Kaho throws a big shot that misses.
Hana shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaho's guard.
Hana stops Kaho from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hana throwing strikes but missing.
Hana looking to sit in guard and control but Kaho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hana wants to improve his position but instead Kaho has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kaho decides to stand and escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kaho's guard.
Hana postures up and lands a big shot to Kaho's brow.
Hana trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaho wants to stand but Hana is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanais looking to pass into half guard but Kaho pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kaho is in guard.
Kaho stands up and waves to Hana to follow him.
Nice uppercut there from Kaho.
Kaho connects with a looping right hand.
Hana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Hana as he connects with a hook.
Hana throws a hook to the side of Kaho's head but Kaho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daouda Kaho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hana moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaho misses with a lunging right hand
and Hana counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaho dodges the ground and pound from Hana.
Hana wants to control but Kaho is keeping him busy.
Hana moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hana prevents Kaho from escaping 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 Taka Hana will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kaho swings widly with a right hand
and Hana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hana stalling away here and it's allowed Kaho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hana looking to sit in guard and control but Kaho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kaho gets to his feet. Hana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kaho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaho misses with a hook. Hana ducked under it nicely.
Kaho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaho.
Daouda Kaho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaho, as that shot connected.
Kaho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hana walks into a stiff left hand from Kaho.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hana.
Kaho misses with an uppercut
and Hana counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Kaho misses.
Hana cracks Kaho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taka Hana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaho lands with an overhand left.
Kaho throws a leg kick which misses Hana's front leg but catches the back leg as Hana tries to avoid it.
Hana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kaho lunges at Hana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hana's hand.
Hana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaho throws out the jab.
Kaho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for Kaho.
Hana shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaho's guard.
Hana looking to sit in guard and control but Kaho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hana looking to control.
Taka Hana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hana has a closed guard, preventing Kaho from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hana looking for a sweep. Not yet Hana, not yet.
Kaho tries to stand but Hana is controlling from the bottom.
Hana is controlling Kaho's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kaho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hana is proving hard to escape from.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Taka Hana wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kaho 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Kaho lands.
Kaho scores with a jab to the head.
Hana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaho.
Kaho motions for Hana to come forward. Kaho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaho misses with a two punch combination.
Kaho throws an off balance right hand
and Kaho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daouda Kaho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaho throws a lazy uppercut
and Hana counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaho lands a two punch combo.
Kaho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaho leaves Hana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Kaho misses.
Daouda Kaho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaho throws an overhand right that lands on Hana's shoulder, as Hana tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daouda Kaho.
I think Hana 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malietoa Feti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels's entrance music is Bad to the Bone. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Feti's choice of entrance music: In Flames - Drifter. This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
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210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malietoa Feti!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Daniels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Feti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniels.
Daniels is looking to chop away at Feti's legs.
Daniels blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Daniels blocks the low kick.
Feti tries to clinch there but Daniels circles away.
Daniels shoots in and bounces Feti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Daniels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Feti has wrist control.
Feti keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Feti is adopting a defensive guard.
Feti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Feti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daniels controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Feti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daniels throwing strikes from guard but Feti blocks nicely.
Daniels is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daniels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Feti's head.
Daniels pushing down on Feti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Daniels working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Feti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Feti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daniels.
Feti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Feti.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
Feti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daniels trying to control but Feti is working from the bottom.
Feti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Feti has wrist control.
Feti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daniels manages to get himself to full guard.
Daniels is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Feti wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Daniels looking for a sweep. Not yet Daniels, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels has Feti pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Feti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daniels checks a low kick from Feti.
Feti lands with a shot to the body.
Feti scores with a hook.
Feti lands a nice shot to the body.
Feti punishes Daniels's body with a nice straight punch.
Feti moves away from the strike by Daniels.
Feti cracks Daniels with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feti was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Feti checks a leg kick nicely.
Daniels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Feti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniels will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Daniels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Daniels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Feti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daniels throws a low kick but it's checked well by Feti.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Feti is just out of range.
Feti looks to land a combination. Daniels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Feti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Feti connects with a jab.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Feti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daniels eats them both and turns towards Feti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Feti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Feti missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels misses with a leg kick.
Feti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feti looks for the body kick but Daniels saw that one coming.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Malietoa Feti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels throws a low kick but Feti moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daniels misses with a leg kick.
Daniels throws a low kick but Feti moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malietoa Feti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Feti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Feti saw that one coming.
Daniels moves forwards but Feti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daniels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Feti dodges the ground and pound from Daniels.
Feti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Daniels.
Feti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Feti works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Daniels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Feti controlling the position for now.
Daniels looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
It looks like Malietoa Feti has been cut.
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. Daniels connects with a nice short shot to Feti's temple.
Feti gets full guard.
Daniels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Feti's head.
Feti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daniels trying to control but Feti is working from the bottom.
Daniels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Feti's head.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Feti has wrist control.
Daniels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daniels wants to pass the guard but Feti is keeping the position.
Daniels throwing strikes from guard but Feti blocks nicely.
Daniels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feti looking to control.
Daniels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daniels 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.
Daniels throwing strikes from guard but Feti blocks nicely.
Daniels slips nicely into half guard.
Daniels slips a nice elbow through Feti's hands, connecting with Feti's forehead.
Daniels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Feti's head.
Feti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daniels scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Feti defending well though.
Daniels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Feti's head.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Daniels connects with a nice short shot to Feti's temple.
That has opened up Malietoa Feti's cut even more.
Feti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alberto Daniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Feti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Daniels.
Daniels with a nice head shot there.
Feti trying to control the position here.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Feti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Feti has wrist control.
Daniels is in close to Feti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malietoa Feti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Malietoa Feti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alberto Daniels!
During a confident post fight interview, Alberto Daniels thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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