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TCA 22 - Van Dam Vs Blanket PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rambo Ceasar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Morlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Morlin looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good low kicks
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rambo Ceasar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Morlin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morlin lands a two punch combo.
Ceasar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A lazy body kick from Ceasar
and Morlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ceasar thinking.
Morlin throws a head kick that misses.
Ceasar lands with a kick to the temple. Morlin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ceasar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morlin pinned against the cage. Morlin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ceasar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ceasar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morlin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ceasar.
Morlin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ceasar.
Ceasar thows a huge punch but Morlin dodges it nicely.
Morlin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceasar thows a huge punch but Morlin dodges it nicely.
Ceasar decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ceasar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ceasar tries to avoid it but Morlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ceasar to the ground. Ceasar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morlin looks gassed!
Morlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morlin throws a head kick that misses.
Ceasar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morlin, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ceasar.
Nice body punch from Ceasar - that landed with a thud.
Ceasar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ceasar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morlin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ceasar will feel that in the morning.
Ceasar throws a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morlin, right into the meat.
Ceasar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ceasar controlling the action here for a moment.
Ceasar breaks the clinch.
Ceasar throws a nice looking combination but Morlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morlin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morlin with a poor takedown
and Ceasar counters with a two punch combo.
Rambo Ceasar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Morlin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ceasar moves into the clinch.
Ceasar stalls.
Ceasar breaks from the clinch.
Ceasar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morlin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morlin.
Morlin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ceasar is looking to land body kicks.
Morlin shoots in looking for a takedown but Ceasar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morlin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ceasar instigates a clinch.
Ceasar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ceasar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ceasar seems keen to control Morlin's posture.
Ceasar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ceasar won't let Morlin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ceasar landing shots from mount.
Ceasar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rambo Ceasar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ceasar drives through and clinches with Morlin against the cage.
Ceasar has Morlin pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ceasar.
Morlin wants to break free but Ceasar has control.
Ceasar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ceasar has managed to clinch.
Morlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ceasar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ceasar tries to avoid it but Morlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ceasar to the ground. Ceasar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morlin looks for the body kick but Ceasar saw that one coming.
Morlin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morlin slips a jab and a cross from Ceasar.
Ceasar closes the distance and pushes Morlin back into the cage.
Ceasar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ceasar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ceasar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morlin throws a sloppy head kick and Ceasar moves out of range easily.
Ceasar throws a right and a left that Morlin avoids nicely.
Ceasar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rambo Ceasar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Morlin.
Morlin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ceasar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morlin somewhat.
Morlin throws a sloppy head kick
and Ceasar counters with a big head kick but Morlin shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morlin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ceasar throws a series of punches but Morlin moves out of range.
Ceasar thows a body shot but no joy.
Ceasar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morlin taking some punishment here, with Ceasar in his half guard.
Ceasar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ceasar stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ceasar forces Morlin back against the cage and clinches.
Morlin is trying to push Ceasar away but Ceasar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ceasar breaks the clinch.
Ceasar misses with a looping right.
Rambo Ceasar is winning the standup battle so far.
Ceasar gets a clinch.
Ceasar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ceasar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ceasar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Morlin to his feet.
Ceasar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ceasar. Those never looked like landing.
Rambo Ceasar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ceasar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morlin misses with a head kick.
Ceasar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ceasar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morlin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morlin shoots in looking for a takedown but Ceasar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morlin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ceasar throws a looping overhand right but Morlin ducks down to avoid it.
Morlin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ceasar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rambo Ceasar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ceasar dodges the punch combination from Morlin.
Ceasar takes the fight into the clinch.
Morlin is trying to break free.
Ceasar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ceasar manages to end up in side control.
Ceasar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morlin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ceasar working the head with strikes.
Ceasar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morlin down.
Morlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morlin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ceasar.
Ceasar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morlin keeps working.
Ceasar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ceasar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morlin can do to turn this around?
Ceasar landing strikes.
Ceasar controls the position from side control.
Morlin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ceasar is controlling him well.
Rambo Ceasar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar taking a breather here.
Ceasar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ceasar controls the position from side control.
Ceasar 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rambo Ceasar just wasn't active enough.
Ceasar misses with a few strikes there.
Ceasar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morlin swivels and escapes.
Morlin lands with a good body shot.
Ceasar gets a takedown into half guard.
Ceasar works his way into full mount!
Morlin is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morlin because Ceasar loaded up on that one.
Rambo Ceasar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ceasar controlling the pace for now.
Ceasar lands a big shot there that rocks Morlin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Xavier Morlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ceasar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo Ceasar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ceasar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rambo Ceasar!
A relieved looking Rambo Ceasar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Grundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Hanrahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanrahan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amon Amarth - Death in Fire. Angus Grundi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Hanrahan's chin.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Grundi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Hanrahan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hanrahan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Nick Hanrahan has been cut.
Grundi is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Grundi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Angus Grundi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett The Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Bodini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Assassin comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie's Superbeast. Brett The Assassin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett The Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Bodini!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Assassin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bodini is out of range and The Assassin settles back down.
Bodini checks a low kick from The Assassin.
Sloppy strikes from Bodini. Those never looked like landing.
The Assassin moves into range and clinches up with Bodini.
The Assassin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Assassin has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Assassin wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Assassin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bodini sizes up The Assassin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Assassin throws a solid leg kick but Bodini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Assassin.
Bodini throws a right hand that The Assassin ducks under and follows up with a left that The Assassin also avoids with ease.
Bodini drops The Assassin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but The Assassin looks back up at him and smiles so Bodini waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Brett The Assassin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Assassin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bodini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bodini moves out of range of the leg kick from The Assassin.
Bodini misses with the combination.
Bodini checks a low kick from The Assassin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Assassin tries to get into range but Bodini steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops The Assassin! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bodini scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alberto Bodini!
Our winner, Alberto Bodini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Godbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godbeard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is God Save the Queen. Robin Godbeard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Godbeard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Godbeard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Godbeard throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Godbeard walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Godbeard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Godbeard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Godbeard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Godbeard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Godbeard thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Godbeard tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Godbeard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Left hook, right uppercut from Godbeard.
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!
Johnson shoots and misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Godbeard fails to land with a series of punches.
Godbeard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Godbeard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Godbeard lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbeard lands a high kick!
Godbeard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Godbeard.
Godbeard throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Godbeard which made him look bad.
Robin Godbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Johnson.
Godbeard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Godbeard. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Robin Godbeard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson looks gassed!
Godbeard scores with a head kick.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Godbeard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Godbeard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Godbeard. Those never looked like landing.
Godbeard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Godbeard avoids it really well and circles away.
Godbeard throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Godbeard 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!
Godbeard scores with a nice body kick.
Godbeard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Godbeard.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Godbeard closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Godbeard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Godbeard throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Godbeard scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Godbeard.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Godbeard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Godbeard sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Godbeard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Godbeard works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Godbeard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Godbeard duly obliges.
Godbeard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Godbeard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Godbeard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson is rocked!
Godbeard lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Godbeard finish him?
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Godbeard moves into the clinch.
Godbeard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Godbeard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Godbeard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godbeard looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Godbeard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Godbeard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Godbeard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Godbeard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Godbeard is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnson.
Godbeard misses with a double jab.
Godbeard checks the leg kick.
Godbeard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Godbeard swinging wildly here.
Godbeard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Godbeard has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Godbeard keeps moving and retains side control.
Godbeard controlling the position.
Godbeard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Godbeard controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Godbeard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Godbeard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johnson tries to buck Godbeard off but Godbeard is having none of it.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Godbeard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Godbeard working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Godbeard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Godbeard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Godbeard scores with a shot to the body.
Steve Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Godbeard blocks the low kick.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Godbeard is avoiding it.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Godbeard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Godbeard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Godbeard swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Godbeard has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Godbeard landing knees to the head.
Godbeard breaks from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbeard clinches with his opponent.
Godbeard breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Godbeard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Godbeard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Godbeard back into the cage.
Godbeard prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Godbeard breaks from the clinch.
Godbeard tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Godbeard keeps it at a distance.
Godbeard connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Godbeard counters with a straight right hand.
Godbeard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Godbeard counters with a nice kick to the body.
Godbeard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Godbeard misses with a two punch combination.
Godbeard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Godbeard.
Godbeard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Godbeard moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
A right hand to the body from Godbeard.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Godbeard.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Godbeard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson is trying to push Godbeard away but Godbeard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Godbeard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Godbeard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Godbeard scores with a head kick.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Godbeard circles away.
Godbeard closes the distance and clinches.
Godbeard looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Godbeard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Godbeard darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Godbeard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
It looks like Steve Johnson has been cut.
Godbeard breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Godbeard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Godbeard moves into the clinch successfully.
Godbeard lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Godbeard has him pressed against the cage.
Godbeard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Godbeard rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godbeard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robin Godbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Johnson.
Godbeard pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godbeard breaks from the clinch.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robin Godbeard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Godbeard.
Godbeard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Godbeard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godbeard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Godbeard avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Godbeard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Godbeard throws a one two combo.
Godbeard throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Godbeard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Godbeard sprawls well.
No joy there for Godbeard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Godbeard lands a nice looking body shot.
Godbeard delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Godbeard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson works on Godbeard's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Godbeard holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Godbeard breaks the clinch.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Robin Godbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbeard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Godbeard scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Godbeard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godbeard gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Godbeard.
Godbeard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Godbeard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Godbeard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Godbeard scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Godbeard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Godbeard instigates a clinch.
Robin Godbeard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Godbeard.
Godbeard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Godbeard slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godbeard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Godbeard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Godbeard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Godbeard drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson is trying to push Godbeard away but Godbeard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Godbeard keeps him there for the moment.
Godbeard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Godbeard closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Godbeard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Godbeard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Godbeard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard clinches with his opponent.
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Godbeard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Godbeard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godbeard tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Steve Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Godbeard is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godbeard controlling the position well.
Johnson throws a strike but Godbeard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Godbeard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Godbeard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Godbeard!
Robin Godbeard bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom McGettigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
253 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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20
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom McGettigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Marek Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGettigan throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalski's shoulder, as Kowalski tries to avoid the shot.
McGettigan drops Kowalski with a big left hand and mounts him. Kowalski is in big trouble!
It looks like Marek Kowalski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGettigan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGettigan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kowalski wants to control but McGettigan is having none of it.
McGettigan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kowalski is looking to escape.
McGettigan punching from mount but Kowalski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McGettigan wants to control the pace but Kowalski is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan punching from mount but Kowalski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McGettigan trying to control but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski tries to hold on but McGettigan postures up.
Kowalski can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan tries to control but Kowalski wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGettigan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kowalski wants to hold on but McGettigan pushes him away.
McGettigan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kowalski turns into him and now he's in McGettigan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan wants to improve his position but instead Kowalski has moved into half guard.
Kowalski blocks the strikes from McGettigan.
McGettigan tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control.
McGettigan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kowalski is working away from the top position though.
McGettigan is trying to escape back to his feet but Kowalski uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kowalski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McGettigan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McGettigan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGettigan is trying to stand.
Kowalski passes to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGettigan tries to reverse the position but Kowalski maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Kowalski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kowalski shoots in and gets a takedown into McGettigan's guard.
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGettigan wants to stand up but Kowalski is controlling him.
McGettigan keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
McGettigan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kowalski trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
McGettigan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kowalski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kowalski is controlling him.
Kowalski postures up in McGettigan's guard and throws a big left but McGettigan blocks it.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGettigan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
McGettigan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kowalski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGettigan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGettigan wants to stand and escape but Kowalski is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McGettigan is looking to stand back up but Kowalski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGettigan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalski lands with a punch from half guard.
McGettigan is trying to stand.
Kowalski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kowalski is trying to control. McGettigan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGettigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGettigan pushes Kowalski off but Kowalski dives into side control.
Kowalski landing a few strikes.
McGettigan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGettigan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGettigan tries to bench press Kowalski off him but Kowalski keeps the position.
Kowalski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McGettigan to see if he's OK.
McGettigan is trying to control Kowalski's posture but Kowalski avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski is chipping away with strikes.
Kowalski working the head and body with strikes.
McGettigan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kowalski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McGettigan tries to buck Kowalski off but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski is putting a hurting on McGettigan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kowalski working the body and head with strikes.
Kowalski scores with punches from side control.
Kowalski taking a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowalski tries to move into full mount but can't pass McGettigan's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Kowalski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kowalski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGettigan's guard.
Kowalski postures up in McGettigan's guard and throws a big left but McGettigan blocks it.
McGettigan keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGettigan is looking to stand back up but Kowalski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGettigan.
McGettigan trying to control from the bottom.
McGettigan wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalski drops an elbow to the side of McGettigan's head.
McGettigan is trying to escape back to his feet but Kowalski uses the scramble to pass into side control.
McGettigan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kowalski looks up at the clock and then as McGettigan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kowalski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McGettigan is rocked!
Kowalski landing a few strikes.
Oh McGettigan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kowalski cracks McGettigan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kowalski immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! McGettigan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kowalski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Kowalski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ross Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henk Voetzool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
189 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ross Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henk Voetzool!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voetzool wants to land a leg kick but Weiss is out of range.
Voetzool throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Voetzool.
It looks like Ross Weiss has been cut.
Voetzool moves into the clinch.
Weiss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weiss avoiding damage as Voetzool throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voetzool.
Weiss tries to pull guard but Voetzool forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Weiss tries to pull guard but Voetzool holds him up against the cage and eventually Weiss drops back down to his feet.
Weiss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voetzool lands an elbow that stopped Weiss in his tracks for a moment.
Voetzool lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Voetzool.
Voetzool lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Voetzool with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Weiss is rocked!
Voetzool is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Voetzool landing knees to the body.
Weiss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Voetzool to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Weiss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voetzool comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ross Weiss's cut is getting worse.
Voetzool landing knees to the body.
Weiss is breathing heavily.
Voetzool utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Voetzool lands a nice elbow.
Voetzool manages to break the clinch.
Voetzool wants to clinch up but Weiss keeps it at a distance.
Voetzool connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Voetzool seems to be stalking Weiss here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Weiss drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henk Voetzool!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Cash has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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197 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Bashor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bashor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bashor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bashor wants it to stay on the feet.
Cash tries to clinch up.
Bashor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bashor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bashor showed some decent athleticism there.
Cash is looking for a sweep. Bashor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bashor controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash actively working from the bottom here.
Bashor lands strikes from half guard.
Bashor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cash tries to hold on but Bashor postures up.
Bashor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cash is in a horrible position here. Bashor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bashor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cash working to try and regain half guard.
Bashor controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashor looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bashor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bashor content just to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cash wants to control but Bashor is having none of it.
Bashor controlling from the full mount.
Cash keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor controlling from mount.
Bashor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bashor controlling from mount.
Cash is working to get back to half guard.
Bashor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bashor lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bashor prevents Cash from getting the reversal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashor content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Bashor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cash clinches up against the cage.
Cash using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cash working Bashor over with knees to the body.
Cash connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bashor's face.
Cash working Bashor over with knees to the body.
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!
Bashor wants to get back to striking at distance but Cash won't allow it.
Cash using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cash landing knees to the head.
Cash lands a good knee to the midsection. Bashor won't want to take too many of those.
Cash is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees to the body from Cash.
Cash looking to slow down the pace here.
Cash landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Cash.
Bashor is breathing heavily.
Cash lands a nice knee to the body.
Cash landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cash.
Cash crunches a lovely knee into Bashor's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cash obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cash landing knees to the head.
Cash with a knee to the head.
Cash putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bashor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cash landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Cash.
Cash working Bashor over with knees to the body.
Cash connects with a knee to the head.
Cash lands a knee to the head.
Cash landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bashor avoids it.
Bashor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bashor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cash tries to get to full guard but Bashor has control of the leg.
Bashor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cash is looking for a sweep. Bashor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bashor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bashor wants to pass the guard but Cash is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cash is trying to get back to full guard.
Bashor is pressing down on Cash's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cash is holding on for now.
Bashor is trying to control the action in half guard but Cash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cash wants to improve his position but Bashor is controlling well.
Cash is working hard here to advance position.
Bashor passes to full mount!
Cash keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash wants to hold on but Bashor pushes him away.
Cash is working to get back to half guard.
Bashor content just to control the position here.
Bashor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Cash dominated that second round.
That's time! Cash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bashor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bashor won't allow Cash to sweep him here.
Cash looking for a guillotine here but Bashor defends easily.
Bashor is stalling in the full guard.
Bashor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bashor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bashor has managed to get both his arms back between Cash's legs - danger averted.
Bashor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cash is looking for a triangle but Bashor pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bashor passes Cash's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashor wants to pass the guard but Cash is defending well.
Bashor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cash keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bashor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bashor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cash is looking for a sweep. Bashor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bashor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jesse Bashor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cash is defended easily by Bashor.
Cash tries to clinch there but Bashor circles away.
Bashor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cash wants to clinch but Bashor slips to the side
and Bashor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cash!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cash wants to control but Bashor is having none of it.
Bashor controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash is looking to get to half guard.
Bashor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bashor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cash tries to reverse the position but Bashor maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash tries to lock up and control but Bashor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cash is desperately trying to improve his position but Bashor has a good base and remains in mount.
Bashor is landing with some decent strikes but Cash is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bashor controlling from the full mount.
Cash can't escape the position.
Bashor controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cash is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bashor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bashor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Bashor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bashor 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Bashor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Blanket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Dam comes to the cage accompanied by C R E A M By The Wu-Tang Clan. Randy Blanket has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Van Dam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Blanket!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanket showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Dam.
Van Dam lands a left and a right that send Blanket crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Dam thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Randy Blanket has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dam lands a big uppercut and Blanket crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blanket looks OK. Van Dam waves Blanket back to his feet!
Blanket is rocked!
Van Dam misses with the combination.
Van Dam misses with a two punch combination.
Van Dam tries to bum rush Blanket with a series of wild strikes but Blanket uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Dam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blanket doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Dam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Dam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Dam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blanket's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blanket lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Van Dam!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanket working for a submission but Van Dam is keeping him at bay.
Van Dam wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Van Dam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Dam tries to get out of the position.
Van Dam trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Van Dam is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Blanket locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Van Dam is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Blanket!
Randy Blanket is the new heavyweight champion!
Randy Blanket decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry Monthan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Pittana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Larry Monthan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Larry Monthan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Monthan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alessandro Pittana!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pittana throws a right and a left that Monthan avoids nicely.
Pittana misses with a two punch combination.
Monthan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monthan slips a jab and a cross from Pittana.
Alessandro Pittana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pittana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monthan.
Pittana misses with a wild combination.
Monthan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pittana leaves Monthan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pittana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monthan motions for Pittana to come forward. Monthan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pittana lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Monthan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Pittana.
Monthan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pittana on his heels. He'll look to pass Pittana's guard now, I'm sure.
Monthan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monthan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monthan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monthan wants to control from the top but Pittana keeps moving.
Monthan is pushing down on Pittana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pittana is fighting to maintain full guard but Monthan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Monthan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pittana won't allow Monthan to pass to mount.
Monthan is looking for a kimura here.
Monthan 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!
Pittana leaves Monthan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monthan closes the distance and clinches up with Pittana, looking for a takedown. Monthan pushes Pittana against the cage but Pittana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Monthan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pittana misses with a few strikes there.
Monthan shoots in but no luck this time.
Monthan closes the distance and clinches.
Pittana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monthan has picked Pittana up - he's going for a ride! Monthan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Monthan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Monthan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monthan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pittana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monthan.
Monthan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Monthan seems content to control.
Monthan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pittana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monthan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monthan moves nicely into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monthan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Monthan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pittana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monthan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pittana's guard.
Monthan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pittana is wriggling around but Monthan manages to pass to half guard.
Monthan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monthan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pittana has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monthan trying to control the action but Pittana is working from the bottom.
Larry Monthan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monthan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pittana sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monthan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Monthan trying to control but Pittana is having none of it.
Monthan working for a submission but Pittana is keeping him at bay.
Monthan breaks from Pittana's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pittana has given up his back. Will we see Monthan going for some submissions?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pittana holding both Monthan 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monthan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pittana fending off the submission attempt from Monthan.
Pittana is trying to defend against the choke here but Monthan has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Monthan Tightens the hold and Pittana taps out furiously! Monthan displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Monthan!
After winning the bout, Larry Monthan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ishikawa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to mindshift genki sudo. Akira Ishikawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Williamson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ishikawa has time to react.
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Williamson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williamson misses with a combination
and Ishikawa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Williamson!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ishikawa controlling the position easily from mount.
Ishikawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ishikawa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ishikawa has control of Williamson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Williamson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Williamson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ishikawa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Williamson has worked his arm free - good work by Williamson!
Williamson defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ishikawa is trying to ground and pound but Williamson uses the momentary lack of control by Ishikawa to regain half guard.
Ishikawa is looking for a kimura but Williamson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ishikawa to get the leverage.
Ishikawa trying to mount his opponent but Williamson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa controlling the pace.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ishikawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ishikawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williamson is refusing to be controlled, as Ishikawa sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ishikawa dominated that round.
That's time! Ishikawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ishikawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ishikawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williamson lands a really nice looking cross but Ishikawa seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Danga de danga de dang - Williamson scores with a four punch combination!
Ishikawa is looking to clinch.
Williamson misses with a hook. Ishikawa ducked under it nicely.
Anthony Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williamson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williamson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ishikawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ishikawa misses with a hook.
Ishikawa is looking to clinch but Williamson is avoiding it.
Ishikawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williamson.
Williamson fails to land with a series of punches.
Williamson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ishikawa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williamson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ishikawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson throws a head kick but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Williamson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ishikawa walks into a straight right hand from Williamson.
Williamson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ishikawa shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Williamson.
Williamson throws out a powerful jab.
Ishikawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williamson throws a jab when Ishikawa was well out of range.
Williamson misses the jab.
Ishikawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williamson pinned against the cage. Williamson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson throws out a loose jab but Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williamson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishikawa.
Some wild striking there from Williamson.
Akira Ishikawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishikawa shoots for a takedown but Williamson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson connects with a single shot there.
Williamson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williamson sizes up Ishikawa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ishikawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williamson swivels and escapes.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Williamson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ishikawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williamson connects with a looping right hand.
Ishikawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Williamson sprawls well. He's pushed Ishikawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ishikawa takes one to the chin there.
Williamson scores with a three punch combo!
Williamson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A left and a right from Williamson both land. Nice combination.
Williamson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anthony Williamson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Williamson lands.
Williamson lands the left hand.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ishikawa shoots for a takedown but Williamson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ishikawa needs to keep his hands up - Williamson had a free shot at his head there.
Ishikawa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson connects with a jab.
Williamson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Williamson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Williamson cracks Ishikawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williamson misses with an uppercut. Ishikawa saw that one coming.
Williamson misses with a series of wild punches.
Williamson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
Williamson wants to break free but Ishikawa has control.
Williamson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ishikawa prevents Williamson from breaking the clinch.
Ishikawa has picked Williamson up - he's going for a ride! Ishikawa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa content to control rather than advance.
Williamson tries to kick Ishikawa off but Ishikawa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishikawa with the ground and pound but Williamson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Ishikawa from controlling successfully.
Ishikawa working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Williamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ishikawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ishikawa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ishikawa working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Williamson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ishikawa! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Akira Ishikawa!
Akira Ishikawa gave a mention to Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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