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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lex Vanhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moby Manchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanhorn comes into the arena with Cult of Personality blaring out of the sound system. Manchester has chosen Southside as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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277 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lex Vanhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Moby Manchester!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanhorn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Manchester looking for a sweep. Not yet Manchester, not yet.
Manchester working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vanhorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vanhorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vanhorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manchester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanhorn is one step ahead there.
Manchester is looking for a triangle but Vanhorn pushes his legs off easily.
Vanhorn wants to control from the top but Manchester keeps moving.
Manchester has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vanhorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vanhorn wants to pass the guard but Manchester is keeping the position.
Vanhorn slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhorn passes to side control.
Vanhorn is looking to take a break and control but Manchester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vanhorn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manchester is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vanhorn wants to pass the guard but Manchester is defending well.
Vanhorn is taking a breather. Manchester says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Manchester with the active half guard here but Vanhorn passes nicely into side control.
Manchester is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhorn throws a strike aimed at the side of Manchester's head but Manchester avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manchester is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vanhorn is chipping away with strikes.
Manchester wants to control but Vanhorn postures up.
Vanhorn 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.
Vanhorn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Vanhorn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manchester sneaks back into half guard.
Vanhorn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vanhorn is looking for a kimura here.
Manchester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vanhorn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhorn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manchester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manchester wants to control but Vanhorn is keeping busy.
Vanhorn 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.
Manchester trying to control here.
Manchester actively working from the bottom here.
Vanhorn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manchester doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vanhorn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchester wants to improve his position but Vanhorn is controlling well.
Manchester looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vanhorn wants to free his trapped foot but Manchester is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vanhorn is trying to control. Manchester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanhorn thows a huge punch but Manchester dodges it nicely.
Vanhorn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vanhorn trying to control the action but Manchester is working from the bottom.
Vanhorn passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Vanhorn 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.
Vanhorn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vanhorn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manchester defends it well.
Manchester is trying to get back to full guard.
Vanhorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manchester's head.
Manchester looking for submissions off his back.
Vanhorn controlling the action here.
Manchester trying to hold on to Vanhorn's head to control him but Vanhorn postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhorn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manchester manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vanhorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Manchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanhorn forces his way into half guard.
Vanhorn is just content to waste time from the top position. Manchester takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Manchester keeping moving, preventing Vanhorn from controlling successfully.
Manchester throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vanhorn uses it to pass to side control.
Vanhorn wants to control but Manchester is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhorn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Vanhorn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manchester wants to improve his position but Vanhorn is controlling well.
Manchester is trying to maintain the position but Vanhorn is very close to passing his half guard.
Manchester is not content to let Vanhorn control the position.
Vanhorn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manchester!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchester is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vanhorn lands a big elbow.
Manchester is trying desperately to improve position.
Vanhorn misses with a head shot.
Vanhorn is working for a guillotine from mount but Manchester frees his head quite easily.
Manchester has left one of his arms exposed and Vanhorn doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Manchester screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lex Vanhorn!
Lex Vanhorn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grisha Kameonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kameonov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus- False Pretense. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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216 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grisha Kameonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenji Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez looks for the body kick but Kameonov saw that one coming.
Kenji Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kameonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kameonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kameonov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodriguez tries to land a leg kick but Kameonov saw it coming and moves away.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Kameonov.
Kameonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Kameonov throws a head kick that Rodriguez semi-blocks.
Kameonov avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Kameonov misses with a low kick.
Kameonov misses with a head kick.
Kameonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kameonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Kameonov thows a body kick. Rodriguez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Kameonov.
An inside leg kick from Rodriguez misses.
Kameonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kameonov misses with a head kick.
Kameonov moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kameonov.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kameonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kameonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez tried to score with a low kick but Kameonov checks it.
Rodriguez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kameonov is out of range and Rodriguez settles back down.
Kameonov moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kameonov trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kameonov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kameonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kameonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kameonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kameonov is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Kameonov keeps it at a distance.
Kameonov blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Kameonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kameonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez feints and then cracks Kameonov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kameonov down.
Rodriguez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodriguez is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick
and Kameonov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rodriguez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kameonov misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Kameonov moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kameonov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rodriguez throws a front kick aimed at Kameonov's knee but Kameonov avoids it well.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Kameonov avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez misses with a leg kick.
Kameonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Kameonov throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kameonov circles away.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kameonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Kameonov checks it.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Kameonov.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Kameonov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kameonov blocks the leg kick.
Kameonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kameonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick as Kameonov jumps back.
Kameonov blocks a leg kick.
Kameonov tries to land a front kick but Rodriguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodriguez misses with a leg kick.
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kameonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Kameonov avoids it.
Rodriguez motions for Kameonov to come forward. Rodriguez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kameonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kameonov checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez looks to throw a body kick
and Kameonov moves into the clinch.
Kameonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Rodriguez.
Kameonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez prevents Kameonov from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rodriguez throws an elbow but misses.
Rodriguez lands an elbow that stopped Kameonov in his tracks for a moment.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Rodriguez.
It looks like Grisha Kameonov has been cut.
Rodriguez misses with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodriguez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rodriguez crunches a lovely knee into Kameonov's ribcage.
Rodriguez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rodriguez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rodriguez with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kameonov's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez lands an elbow just above Kameonov 's eye.
Rodriguez lands an elbow just above Kameonov 's eye.
Kameonov is trying to break free.
Rodriguez connects with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez lands an elbow just above Kameonov 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grisha Kameonov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rodriguez wants to slow Kameonov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kameonov lands a high kick!
Kameonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Grisha Kameonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kameonov throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Rodriguez is looking to score with low kicks.
Kameonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Kameonov avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a wild body kick that Kameonov sees coming a mile off.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kameonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Kameonov.
Rodriguez is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Kameonov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kameonov moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodriguez.
Kameonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kameonov throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Kameonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kameonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Kameonov moves out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kameonov.
Kenji Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Kameonov pushes him off.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Kameonov wants to clinch.
Kameonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Kameonov.
Rodriguez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kameonov throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez wants to land a leg kick but Kameonov is out of range.
Kameonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kameonov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Kameonov is having none of it.
Kameonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Kameonov.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick as Kameonov jumps back.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Kameonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kameonov moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Rodriguez wants to slow Kameonov down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Kameonov checks a low kick from Rodriguez.
Kameonov checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kameonov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kameonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kameonov moves out of range of the body kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kameonov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kameonov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kameonov. That's going to slow Rodriguez down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kameonov is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Kameonov.
Rodriguez wants to slow Kameonov down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Kameonov.
Kameonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kameonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Kameonov.
Kameonov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Kameonov moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Kameonov moved away.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Kameonov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kameonov blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kameonov is out of range.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Kameonov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kameonov blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Kameonov looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez throws a solid leg kick but Kameonov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodriguez.
Rodriguez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kameonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Kameonov keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Kameonov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Kameonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kameonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kameonov throws a head kick that misses
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kameonov throws a push kick but Rodriguez slaps the foot to one side.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Kameonov moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Kameonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rodriguez looks for the body kick but Kameonov saw that one coming.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Kameonov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grisha Kameonov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Kameonov lands a two punch combo.
Kameonov moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Kameonov.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Kameonov moves out of range easily.
Kameonov avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Kameonov.
Rodriguez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Kameonov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Kameonov moves out of range.
Kameonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Kameonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kameonov counters with a three punch combo that has Rodriguez backing up. Rodriguez nods at Kameonov to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kameonov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Kameonov.
Kameonov misses with a head kick.
Kameonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to land a leg kick but Kameonov saw it coming and moves away.
Rodriguez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kameonov is out of range.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodriguez throws a front kick aimed at Kameonov's knee but Kameonov avoids it well.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kameonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.
An inside leg kick from Rodriguez misses.
Kameonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Kameonov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodriguez misses with a body kick.
Kenji Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kameonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kameonov looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Kameonov moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kameonov.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kameonov blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodriguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez tries a low kick but Kameonov avoids it.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Kameonov moves out of range.
Rodriguez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Kameonov keeps it at a distance.
Kameonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Kameonov. Kameonov maintains the clinch.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez lands an elbow just above Kameonov 's eye.
Kameonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kameonov takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Kameonov.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside that Kameonov shrugs off.
Rodriguez landing knees to the body.
Rodriguez landing knees to the body.
Rodriguez missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez landing knees to the head.
Kameonov takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodriguez looking to stall.
Rodriguez looking to throw knees to the head but Kameonov is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rodriguez obliges.
Kameonov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kameonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kameonov.
Kameonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kameonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kameonov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grisha Kameonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kameonov checks a leg kick.
Kameonov tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Kameonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kameonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kameonov.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Kameonov moves out of range.
Kameonov blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to land a front kick but Kameonov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kameonov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kameonov is out of range and Rodriguez settles back down.
Rodriguez is looking to score with low kicks.
Kameonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Rodriguez!
Kenji Rodriguez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sticky Buds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Handles Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Otis by: Jay-Z f. Kanye West . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sticky Buds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Handles Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee has his takedown stuffed
and Buds counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcgee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buds avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice body punch from Buds.
Mcgee shoots in and drives through. Buds sprawls well.
Sticky Buds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Handles Mcgee.
Buds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buds lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buds tries to bum rush Mcgee with a series of wild strikes but Mcgee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buds lands a head shot.
Mcgee shoots in for a double leg but Buds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buds lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcgee's head.
Buds misses with a series of wild punches.
Buds looks to throw the jab but Mcgee is out of range.
Nice combo by Buds! Oh, that's hurt him - Mcgee falls to the canvas and Buds follows him into side control.
Mcgee is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Buds stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mcgee is still on wobbly legs! Can Buds finish him?
Buds closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mcgee! Buds dives in looking to finish! Mcgee is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sticky Buds!
In his post fight interview, Sticky Buds gave a big smile as he said 'IM SOOO HIGH'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norris Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - Why Don't You Get A Job. Da Silva has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) as his entrance music. Anderson Da Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Norris Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Cole throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Cole. Those never looked like landing.
Da Silva leaves Cole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cole gets caught napping as Da Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Cole manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Cole keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Da Silva is pushing down on Cole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cole is fighting to maintain full guard but Da Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Da Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Da Silva moves nicely into side control.
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cole is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cole is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Da Silva works to advance to full mount. Cole defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Da Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Da Silva takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Da Silva is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cole has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Da Silva has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cole taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Da Silva doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Da Silva!
A relieved looking Anderson Da Silva 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturro Affi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiang Puruhat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Affi comes to the cage accompanied by Men at work - Land of down under. Thiang Puruhat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Arturro Affi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiang Puruhat!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Affi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puruhat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Affi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puruhat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Affi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puruhat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Affi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Affi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Affi misses with a low kick.
Affi blocks the body kick.
Affi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Affi connects with a single shot there.
Puruhat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Affi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puruhat. That did some damage!
Arturro Affi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Affi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puruhat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Affi.
Affi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Affi loads up on a big right hand but Puruhat slips the punch.
Affi scores with a leg kick.
Affi tries to bum rush Puruhat with a series of wild strikes but Puruhat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Affi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puruhat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Puruhat missing with a left hand there. Affi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puruhat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Affi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puruhat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Affi scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Affi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puruhat circles away quickly and effectively.
Affi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puruhat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Puruhat misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Affi misses with a two punch combination.
Arturro Affi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puruhat throws a wild body kick that Affi sees coming a mile off.
Affi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puruhat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Affi misses with a low kick.
Affi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Affi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Affi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puruhat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Affi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puruhat was well out of range. Poor timing from Affi.
No joy there for Affi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Affi misses with a series of wild punches.
Puruhat dives in and grabs Affi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Affi pushes down on Puruhat's head and hops out.
Affi 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.
That kick from Puruhat tenderised Affi's leg. Affi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Affi looks to land a combination but Puruhat avoids it well.
A combination from Affi does no damage.
Puruhat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Puruhat tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Affi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puruhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puruhat fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Puruhat. That's going to slow Affi down.
Puruhat tries to clinch there but Affi circles away.
Affi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puruhat has time to react.
Puruhat blocks a low kick nicely.
Affi scores with a jab. Puruhat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Affi is looking to slow Puruhat down with leg kicks.
Puruhat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Affi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Puruhat throws a sloppy head kick and Affi moves out of range easily.
Puruhat checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturro Affi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Affi throws a low kick but Puruhat avoids it.
Affi throws out a leg kick but Puruhat moves out of range and Affi only half commits.
Affi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Puruhat. That one must have hurt.
No joy there for Affi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puruhat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Affi.
Affi works over Puruhat's head and body with a nice combination.
Puruhat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Affi.
Affi throws a lazy right hand but Puruhat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Affi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arturro Affi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puruhat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Affi pinned against the cage. Affi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Puruhat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puruhat checks a leg kick.
Affi throws a jab when Puruhat was well out of range.
Affi throws a front kick aimed at Puruhat's knee but Puruhat avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Affi.
Affi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puruhat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Affi throws a series of punches but Puruhat moves out of range.
Affi throws a body punch but Puruhat moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Puruhat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Affi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puruhat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puruhat moves out of range of the leg kick from Affi.
Affi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Affi misses with the combination.
Affi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Affi throws a right and a left that Puruhat avoids nicely.
Affi throws a wild body kick that Puruhat sees coming a mile off.
Puruhat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Affi throws a leg kick but Puruhat moved away.
Affi throws a leg kick
and Puruhat counters with a good low kick that Affi was not able to check.
Affi scoring well with a low kick there.
Affi misses with a double jab
and Puruhat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Affi's knee momentarily.
Affi feints a jab promting Puruhat to slip. Affi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Puruhat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Puruhat is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Puruhat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Affi tries to bum rush Puruhat with a series of wild strikes but Puruhat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puruhat misses with a kick to the body.
Affi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puruhat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puruhat slips a jab and a cross from Affi.
Puruhat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Affi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puruhat tries to work over Affi's front leg with a kick but Affi checks it.
Puruhat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Affi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Affi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puruhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Affi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Puruhat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puruhat pushes Affi away with a front kick.
Affi throws a series of punches but Puruhat avoids them all with ease.
Arturro Affi is winning the standup battle so far.
Affi throws a series of punches but Puruhat avoids them all with ease.
Affi wants to land a leg kick but Puruhat is out of range.
Affi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puruhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Affi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Affi tries a low kick but Puruhat avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Affi misses with a double jab.
Affi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Affi blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturro Affi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Puruhat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Affi moves away.
Good work by Puruhat as he checks the leg kick.
Puruhat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Affi.
Affi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Puruhat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Affi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puruhat. Puruhat obviously looking to wear him down.
Affi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Affi throws a series of punches but Puruhat moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Puruhat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Affi throws a big shot that misses.
Puruhat misses with a straight left.
Affi tests Puruhat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Affi scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch combination from Affi misses.
Affi throws a nice looking combination but Puruhat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puruhat tries a head kick but it misses.
Puruhat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Affi as he jumps to the side.
Good work by Affi as he checks the leg kick.
Puruhat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Puruhat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Affi tries to roll over but Puruhat keeps him under control.
Puruhat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puruhat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Affi is just riding it out for now. Puruhat eventually gives up the hold.
Puruhat trying to mount his opponent but Affi defends it.
Affi tries to roll over but Puruhat keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puruhat trying to mount his opponent but Affi defends it.
Puruhat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Affi's head.
Affi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Puruhat on the ground.
Puruhat is working for a kimura but Affi is defending it quite comfortably.
Puruhat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puruhat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Puruhat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puruhat passes to full mount!
Puruhat misses with a head shot.
Puruhat looking to ground and pound but Affi is blocking nicely.
Puruhat throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Puruhat misses with a head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puruhat misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Puruhat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Affi?
Thiang Puruhat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puruhat moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Affi has worked his arm free - good work by Affi!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puruhat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Affi, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiang Puruhat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Affi 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 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturro Affi!
During a confident post fight interview, Arturro Affi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ta Sau Yat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sau Yat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 周杰倫 - 青花瓷. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Stotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ta Sau Yat!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stotch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sau Yat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sau Yat ducks under a wild hook from Stotch.
Leopold Stotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stotch ducks under a wild hook from Sau Yat.
Stotch connects with a solid leg kick.
Stotch slips under a jab.
Sau Yat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stotch counters with a low kick, right behind Sau Yat 's knee.
Stotch throws a right and a left that Sau Yat avoids nicely.
Stotch misses the jab.
Stotch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sau Yat throws a body punch but Stotch moves out of range.
Sau Yat tries to move into range but Stotch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sau Yat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body kick from Stotch.
Stotch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Stotch misses.
Stotch motions for Sau Yat to come forward. Stotch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stotch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stotch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sau Yat slips a straight right by Stotch.
Stotch ducks under a wild hook from Sau Yat.
Stotch sizes up Sau Yat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sau Yat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch swinging wildly here.
Stotch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stotch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stotch scores with a kick to the body.
Sau Yat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stotch.
Stotch throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Sau Yat misses the target.
Stotch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sau Yat takes a step back to recover.
Stotch scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sau Yat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stotch to score with a decent uppercut.
Stotch lands a jab to Sau Yat's midsection.
Stotch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sau Yat closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Stotch counter with a right hand.
Stotch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stotch thows a body shot but no joy.
Stotch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sau Yat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sau Yat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sau Yat throws a body punch but Stotch moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stotch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab lands there for Stotch.
Sau Yat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Stotch.
Stotch tries to score with a low kick but Sau Yat moves his leg out of the way.
Stotch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sau Yat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stotch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sau Yat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stotch throws a leg kick but Sau Yat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stotch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sau Yat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stotch lands a leg kick that knocks Sau Yat off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Stotch 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.
A good leg kick by Stotch.
Stotch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sau Yat slips under a jab.
Sau Yat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sau Yat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stotch throws out the jab.
Sau Yat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stotch.
Stotch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sau Yat manages to avoid it.
Stotch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sau Yat.
Leopold Stotch is winning the standup battle so far.
Sau Yat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stotch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stotch throws a leg kick but Sau Yat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch throws a body kick that misses.
Stotch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stotch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stotch lands a nice hook to Sau Yat's body. Sau Yat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sau Yat throws a hook to the side of Stotch's head but Stotch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stotch misses with a two punch combination.
Stotch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stotch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stotch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sau Yat throws out the jab.
Stotch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stotch throws a leg kick but Sau Yat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sau Yat blocks the body kick.
Stotch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stotch throws an off balance right hand
and Sau Yat counters with a stiff right hand.
Stotch lands a leg kick that knocks Sau Yat off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stotch throws a hook but Sau Yat avoids it easily.
Stotch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sau Yat can do to turn this around?
Stotch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sau Yat. Sau Yat obviously looking to wear him down.
Sau Yat moves out of range of the strikes.
Stotch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sau Yat throws an overhand right that lands on Stotch's shoulder, as Stotch tries to avoid the shot.
Stotch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sau Yat throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sau Yat counters with a straight right hand.
Stotch connects with a looping right hand.
Stotch scores with a spinning back kick!
Sau Yat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stotch. Stotch obviously looking to wear him down.
Stotch loads up on a big right hand but Sau Yat slips the punch.
Stotch scores with a jab. Sau Yat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stotch misses the jab.
Sau Yat has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stotch.
Stotch misses with a series of wild punches.
Sau Yat 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.
Stotch tries to work over Sau Yat's front leg with a kick but Sau Yat checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stotch misses.
A jab lands there for Stotch.
Sau Yat rushes Stotch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sau Yat working aggressively here.
Stotch misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stotch lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Sau Yat.
Sau Yat blocks a body shot from Stotch.
Sau Yat swings wildly with an uppercut but Stotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stotch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sau Yats head.
Stotch misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stotch blocking some punches.
Sau Yat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sau Yat fails to land.
Stotch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sau Yat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Stotch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stotch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sau Yat's hands.
Sau Yat tries to clinch up
and Stotch counters with a stiff right hand.
Sau Yat misses the jab.
Sau Yat misses with a right hand
and Stotch counters with an inside leg kick.
Stotch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stotch misses with a low kick as Sau Yat jumps back.
Stotch misses the shot to the body.
Stotch tries to work over Sau Yat's front leg with a kick but Sau Yat checks it.
Sau Yat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stotch throws a jab but it's blocked by Sau Yat.
Sau Yat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Sau Yat.
Sau Yat tries a low kick but Stotch avoids it.
Sau Yat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stotch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stotch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sau Yat counters with a left to the body.
Stotch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stotch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch thows a body shot but no joy.
Sau Yat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sau Yat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stotch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stotch misses with a body shot.
Sau Yat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stotch.
Stotch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sau Yat manages to avoid it.
Stotch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sau Yat throws a hook but Stotch avoids it easily.
Sau Yat blocks a head kick by Stotch.
Stotch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sau Yat. Stotch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sau Yat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sau Yat wants to clinch up but Stotch keeps it at a distance.
Stotch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sau Yat. That did some damage!
Stotch lands with a nice body kick.
Sau Yat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sau Yat avoids the body shot from Stotch.
Stotch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stotch misses with a looping right.
Leopold Stotch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decent striking displayed by Stotch there.
Sau Yat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stotch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sau Yat manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch misses with a hook.
Stotch 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.
Stotch scores with a nice strike.
Sau Yat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stotch manages to avoid it.
Stotch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sau Yat defending well as Stotch loads up on a big left hand.
Stotch looks to land a right hand but Sau Yat moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stotch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sau Yat checks a leg kick.
Ta Sau Yat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sau Yat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stotch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopold Stotch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stotch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopold Stotch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claude Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoltzfuses Jr has chosen Gladiator the Battle as his entrance music. Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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201 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Claude Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper tries to bum rush Stoltzfuses Jr with a series of wild strikes but Stoltzfuses Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harper throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoltzfuses Jr counters with a body kick that stops Harper in his tracks momentarily.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoltzfuses Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harper wants to clinch.
Harper darts in trying to clinch
and Stoltzfuses Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr wants a takedown.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an uppercut.
Harper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Stoltzfuses Jr fails to land.
Harper throws an elbow that misses.
Harper tries a body shot but Stoltzfuses Jr blocks it.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Harper blocks with his arms.
Harper blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Harper throws an elbow that misses.
Harper is trying to break free.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoltzfuses Jr backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoltzfuses Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with a knee strike.
Harper is trying to break the clinch but Stoltzfuses Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Harper pushes Stoltzfuses Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stoltzfuses Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harper throws a leg kick
and Stoltzfuses Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries for a takedown but Harper circles away easily
and Harper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoltzfuses Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stoltzfuses Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick from Stoltzfuses Jr lands but Harper takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoltzfuses Jr slips under a jab from Harper.
Harper tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harper scores with a leg kick.
Harper throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoltzfuses Jr.
A combination from Harper does no damage.
A combination from Harper does no damage.
Harper doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoltzfuses Jr circles away.
Harper misses with an uppercut. Stoltzfuses Jr saw that one coming.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoltzfuses Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harper throws a lazy right hand but Stoltzfuses Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harper tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Harper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper shoots for a takedown but Stoltzfuses Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stoltzfuses Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Stoltzfuses Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoltzfuses Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harper clinches.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harper is trying to push Stoltzfuses Jr away but Stoltzfuses Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stoltzfuses Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harper is trying to break free.
Harper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stoltzfuses Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harper was covering up waiting for the punch and Stoltzfuses Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stoltzfuses Jr throwing strikes from guard but Harper blocks nicely.
Stoltzfuses Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Harper is trying to keep Stoltzfuses Jr in close.
Stoltzfuses Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoltzfuses Jr pushes down on Harper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stoltzfuses Jr is looking to advance position but Harper won't allow it.
Stoltzfuses Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good exchange - Harper coming out on top.
Harper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stoltzfuses Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stoltzfuses Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harper is adopting a defensive guard.
Harper is trying to control the position but Stoltzfuses Jr postures up.
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!
Stoltzfuses Jr distracts Harper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harper working a defensive guard but Stoltzfuses Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Stoltzfuses Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stoltzfuses Jr.
Harper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stoltzfuses Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stoltzfuses Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stoltzfuses Jr wants to control but Harper is keeping him busy.
Harper wants to control but Stoltzfuses Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stoltzfuses Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harper wants to control but Stoltzfuses Jr is keeping busy.
Harper is trying to get back to full 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.
Stoltzfuses Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harper keeps working.
Harper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stoltzfuses Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stoltzfuses Jr trying to mount his opponent but Harper defends it.
Harper tries to roll over but Stoltzfuses Jr keeps him under control.
Harper gets back to 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!
Stoltzfuses Jr trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper is trying to control the position but Stoltzfuses Jr postures up.
Harper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoltzfuses Jr is one step ahead there.
Stoltzfuses Jr wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Stoltzfuses Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Harper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoltzfuses Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoltzfuses Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stoltzfuses Jr works over Harper with some ground and pound from guard.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Stoltzfuses Jr from controlling successfully.
Stoltzfuses Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stoltzfuses Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Harper's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper trying to keep a closed guard but Stoltzfuses Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Harper has his foot on Stoltzfuses Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stoltzfuses Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Harper is trying to control the position but Stoltzfuses Jr postures up.
Stoltzfuses Jr wants to pass the guard but Harper is keeping the position.
Stoltzfuses Jr trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stoltzfuses Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Harper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Harper tries to clinch there but Stoltzfuses Jr circles away.
Harper throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stoltzfuses Jr's head.
Harper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stoltzfuses Jr slips under a jab from Harper.
Harper connects with a high kick.
Harper throws a sloppy head kick and Stoltzfuses Jr moves out of range easily.
Harper pushes Stoltzfuses Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harper turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harper manages to end up in side control.
Stoltzfuses Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stoltzfuses Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harper's best efforts.
Stoltzfuses Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr is looking for a sweep. Harper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harper thows a huge punch but Stoltzfuses Jr dodges it nicely.
Stoltzfuses Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoltzfuses Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Harper from advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stoltzfuses Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harper's back!
Stoltzfuses Jr scores with punches and elbows.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Stoltzfuses Jr. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Stoltzfuses Jr scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a shot to the body.
Harper is rocked!
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!
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a shot to the head.
Oh Harper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harper looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Well, with Stoltzfuses Jr on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Harper is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Stoltzfuses Jr cracks Harper with a big right hand from the back mount! Harper immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Stoltzfuses Jr takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr!
A very excited looking Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isamu Natsuki (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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212 lbs
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Gibbons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isamu Natsuki!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Gibbons misses
and Natsuki counters with a body kick that stops Gibbons in his tracks momentarily.
Gibbons misses with a double jab
and Natsuki counters with a nice leg kick.
Gibbons lands a slapping body shot.
Natsuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gibbons as he avoids it easily.
Gibbons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Natsuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gibbons tries to move into range but Natsuki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gibbons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Natsuki.
Natsuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibbons.
Natsuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Natsuki checks a leg kick nicely.
Natsuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibbons.
Gibbons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki shoots in and drives through. Gibbons sprawls well.
Natsuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Natsuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Gibbons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gibbons swings for the body but Natsuki moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Natsuki.
Gibbons throws a right and a left that Natsuki avoids nicely.
Gibbons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Natsuki.
Gibbons misses with a looping right.
Duke Gibbons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Natsuki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gibbons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gibbons tests Natsuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Isamu Natsuki has been cut.
Gibbons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons misses with a combination
and Natsuki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gibbons thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Gibbons - just one landing.
Natsuki slips under a jab from Gibbons.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Natsuki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gibbons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gibbons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gibbons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Natsuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Natsuki gets a double leg takedown into Gibbons's guard.
Natsuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natsuki working some strikes from top position.
Natsuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbons is retaining full guard.
Natsuki postures up.
Natsuki scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibbons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibbons wants to stand up but Natsuki is controlling him.
Gibbons keeping full guard, as Natsuki tries to pass.
Natsuki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gibbons wants to get back to his feet but Natsuki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gibbons is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Natsuki postures up in Gibbons's guard and throws a big left but Gibbons blocks it.
Natsuki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Natsuki prevents Gibbons from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki with a nice head shot there.
Natsuki trying to control but Gibbons is working from the bottom.
Gibbons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gibbons keeping moving, preventing Natsuki from controlling successfully.
Natsuki connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Natsuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Natsuki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gibbons's guard.
Natsuki slips a nice elbow through Gibbons's hands, connecting with Gibbons's forehead.
Gibbons is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Natsuki is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gibbons is hurt! He's hurt bad - Natsuki fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gibbons from any more punishment! Congratulations to Natsuki! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isamu Natsuki!
After winning the bout, Isamu Natsuki 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jomar Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huma Krynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jomar Requina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Huma Krynn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krynn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Requina.
Requina moves out of range of the body kick from Krynn.
Requina throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Krynn throws a sloppy head kick and Requina moves out of range easily.
Requina looks to land a right hand but Krynn moved out of range.
Krynn ducks under a wild hook from Requina.
Krynn slips a jab and a cross from Requina.
Krynn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Requina takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Requina doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krynn.
Requina throws an off balance right hand
and Krynn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Krynn as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Requina.
Requina walks into a left hand.
Krynn throws a leg kick
and Requina makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Krynn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krynn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Requina.
Requina sizes up Krynn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krynn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping body kick lands there for Requina.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krynn closes the distance and clinches.
Requina takes an elbow to the temple.
Krynn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Requina tries to throw a body punch but Krynn avoids it by throwing Requina back against the cage.
Requina avoiding damage.
Requina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Requina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Requina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krynn blocking some punches.
Krynn presses Requina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Requina.
Krynn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krynn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Requina.
Krynn throws an elbow but it misses.
Requina looking to stall.
Krynn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina swings wildly with an uppercut but Krynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Requina misses with some punches.
Requina blocks the elbow strike.
Krynn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Requina lands with a left to the head.
Requina working aggressively here.
Requina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krynn.
Krynn gets through Requina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Requina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Krynn on the inside.
Krynn throws an elbow but it misses.
Requina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krynn lands an elbow that stopped Requina in his tracks for a moment.
Krynn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Krynn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Krynn can't find room to land a body shot as Requina controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Requina.
Requina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krynn lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Requina fails to land.
Requina throws a punch but it's blocked by Krynn.
Requina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krynn backwards.
Krynn blocks a body shot from Requina.
Requina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krynn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krynn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krynn.
Requina swings wildly with an uppercut but Krynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Requina blocks an elbow strike from Krynn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jomar Requina will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Requina is looking to slow Krynn down with leg kicks.
Requina checks a leg kick.
Krynn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Requina throws a shot to the body.
Krynn throws a head kick that misses
and Requina counters with a stiff right hand.
Requina misses with a two punch combination.
Krynn looks to land a right hand but Requina moved out of range.
Requina slips under a jab from Krynn.
Krynn missing with a left hand there. Requina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krynn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Requinas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krynn works Requina's body with a nice hook.
Requina chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krynn can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Krynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jomar Requina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Requina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krynn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Requina is able to avoid easily.
Krynn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Requina throws a head kick but Krynn moves out of range.
Krynn lands with a nice body punch.
Krynn misses with a low kick as Requina jumps back.
Requina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krynn.
Requina swings widly with a right hand
and Requina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Requina throws a head kick that misses.
Krynn scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina scores with a kick to the midsection.
Requina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Requina throws a right hand that misses
and Krynn counters by moving into the clinch.
Requina lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Requina stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Krynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jomar Requina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krynn lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jomar Requina has been cut.
Krynn throws an elbow but it misses.
Krynn working aggressively here.
Krynn misses with an elbow strike.
Requina lands a body punch in the clinch.
Krynn throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Requina looking to stall.
Requina leaning his opponent against the cage.
Requina is trying to break the clinch but Krynn is controlling him.
Requina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krynn lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Requina's brow.
Krynn lands a damaging elbow.
Requina misses with the head strike.
Requina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Requina misses with a punch on the inside.
Requina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Requina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krynn missing with knees to the body.
Requina blocks an elbow strike from Krynn.
Requina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krynn backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Requina.
Requina swings wildly with an uppercut but Krynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Requina misses with a punch to the body.
Requina stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Krynn throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Requina misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krynn trying to land knees to the body.
Krynn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Requina backwards.
Requina avoids a wild elbow strike from Krynn.
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 Jomar Requina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jomar Requina'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.
Krynn misses with a kick to the body.
Krynn tries a head kick but it misses.
Jomar Requina is winning the standup battle so far.
Krynn misses with a leg kick
and Requina counters with a series of strikes. Krynn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Krynn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Requina bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Krynn! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Krynn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Requina gets to his feet. Krynn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Krynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Requina finish him?
BAM! Requina delivers a spinning backfist that drops Krynn like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jomar Requina!
Jomar Requina retains his light heavyweight title!
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