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RCS 84 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Dechamps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marti Pico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Dechamps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marti Pico!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pico throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dechamps tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pico is in Dechamps's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dechamps keeping full guard, as Pico tries to pass.
Pico passes Dechamps's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dechamps is pressing down on Pico's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dechamps wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pico is now in half guard.
Dechamps won't allow Pico to pass to mount.
Dechamps is looking for a sweep. Pico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pico is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dechamps wants to control but Pico is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico passes into side control, despite Dechamps's attempt to control the position.
Pico advances nicely into full mount.
Pico is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dechamps can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dechamps regains half guard.
Dechamps is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps is trying to get back to full guard.
Pico wants to pass the guard but Dechamps is defending well.
Pico is looking for a kimura here.
Dechamps wants to control but Pico passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps is looking for a sweep.
Pico is trying to get an arm triangle but Dechamps is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pico is trying to get an arm triangle but Dechamps is defending well.
Dechamps trying his best to control but Pico has mounted him.
Pico prevents Dechamps from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pico is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dechamps has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dechamps!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dechamps's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dechamps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pico is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dechamps is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Dechamps throws an elbow that misses. Pico uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dechamps's guard. Nice move by Pico!
Dechamps is trying to keep Pico in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pico thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marti Pico will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dechamps shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pico but Pico pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pico changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dechamps looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pico advances nicely into full mount.
Pico has hold of Dechamps's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dechamps manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pico avoids the attempt from Dechamps to control.
Pico is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dechamps to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dechamps shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico is working for a guillotine from mount but Dechamps frees his head quite easily.
Pico goes for an armbar but Dechamps turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dechamps.
Dechamps lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dechamps throws an elbow that misses. Pico uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dechamps's guard. Nice move by Pico!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pico tries to free his leg and advance position but Dechamps is retaining full guard.
Dechamps is trying to keep Pico in close.
Marti Pico has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dechamps tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to pass the guard but Dechamps is keeping the position.
Pico postures up.
Leopold Dechamps has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dechamps's waist but Dechamps gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pico off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Pico or perhaps it was just good defense by Dechamps which made him look bad.
Dechamps shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pico pinned against the cage. Pico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dechamps throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Pico. No joy for Dechamps on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopold Dechamps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pico leaves Dechamps with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pico shoots in but Dechamps avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Pico as Dechamps shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marti Pico will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dechamps fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pico manages to avoid it.
Dechamps fails with the takedown
and Pico counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dechamps looking to control.
Pico advances to half guard.
Pico is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dechamps sees it coming and defends easily.
Dechamps is looking for a sweep. Pico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dechamps is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pico with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dechamps regains half guard.
Dechamps trying to hold on to Pico's head to control him but Pico postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pico is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dechamps is just riding it out for now. Pico eventually gives up the hold.
Dechamps is trying to control but can't.
Pico is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dechamps is trying to maintain the position but Pico is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pico is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dechamps works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dechamps throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dechamps is trying to control the position but Pico postures up.
Pico wants to pass the guard but Dechamps is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dechamps is trying to keep Pico in close.
Pico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pico stands and throws Dechamps's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leopold Dechamps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marti Pico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dechamps is trying to work for a sweep but Pico has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marti Pico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pico winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marti Pico!
Marti Pico spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dodson comes to the cage accompanied by Antoine Dodson - Bed Intruder. Antoine Dodson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Murphy Brown's chin.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antoine Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Murphy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dodson's guard.
Brown stops Dodson from standing up.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dodson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Antoine Dodson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dodson.
Dodson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
Dodson throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Antoine Dodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown tries for a takedown but Dodson circles away easily
and Dodson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brown really felt that one!
Dodson throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Dodson throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Dodson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dodson throws a body kick that misses.
Dodson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dodson wants it to stay on the feet.
Dodson misses with a kick to the body.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Dodson counters with a body kick that stops Brown in his tracks momentarily.
Antoine Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murphy Brown.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Dodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Dodson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a right hand that Dodson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dodson also avoids with ease.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dodson finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Dodson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dodson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dodson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dodson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dodson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brown back to the cage. Dodson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown tries for a takedown but Dodson circles away easily
and Dodson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brown really felt that one!
Brown looks gassed!
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dodson.
Nice takedown defense from Dodson. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson 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.
Dodson scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown blocks a head kick by Dodson.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Dodson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
Dodson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dodson.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dodson. Brown shrugs it off though.
Dodson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Dodson counters with a left and a right that stings Brown.
Sloppy strikes from Dodson. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dodson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodson cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Brown is rocked!
Dodson cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Dodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Dodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dodson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown slips under a jab from Dodson.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dodson lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Dodson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown with a poor takedown
and Dodson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dodson throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Dodson is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Dodson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Dodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dodson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dodson sprawls well. Dodson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dodson.
Dodson throws a lazy head kick
and Brown counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brown drives through with a takedown into Dodson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dodson has his feet on Brown's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Antoine Dodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson stuffs the takedown.
Antoine Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murphy Brown.
Brown is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Dodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dodson counters with a one-two to the body.
Dodson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dodson leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dodson sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dodson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dodson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dodson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown looks to land a combination but Dodson avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson throws a head kick that misses.
Dodson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown throws a series of punches but Dodson avoids them all with ease.
Dodson throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dodson misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Dodson does no damage.
Dodson connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Dodson misses with a body kick.
Dodson feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Dodson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Dodson finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Dodson defending well.
Dodson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dodson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dodson throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
A big left from Dodson misses.
Dodson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown blocks a head kick by Dodson.
Dodson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson throws a lazy body kick
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dodson won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Brown seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Dodson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dodson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dodson scores with a head kick.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Brown dives in and grabs Dodson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dodson pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Dodson throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dodson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Antoine Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murphy Brown.
Dodson throws a head kick that Brown semi-blocks.
Antoine Dodson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dodson punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dodson throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dodson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dodson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown slips a straight right by Dodson.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dodson avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Dodson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dodson. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dodson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dodson misses with a few strikes there.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Dodson misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown thows a huge punch but Dodson dodges it nicely.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dodson is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown is keen to just control but Dodson is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a head shot. Dodson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Antoine Dodson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dodson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dodson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dodson stands up from Brown's guard - Dodson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dodson misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antoine Dodson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dodson, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Dodson!
After the big win, Antoine Dodson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MMA ANIMAL and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Regal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyjebany Marek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyjebany Marek has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Regal's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Regal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wyjebany Marek!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regal wants to clinch.
Marek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Regal throws a head kick that misses.
Marek throws a nice looking combination but Regal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marek tries to bum rush Regal with a series of wild strikes but Regal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marek misses with the combination.
Regal clinches with his opponent.
Regal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Regal lands a knee to the body.
Marek looks gassed!
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!
Marek is trying to break free.
Regal connects with a knee to the head.
Regal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Regal lands a good knee to the midsection. Marek won't want to take too many of those.
Regal landing knees to the body.
Regal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marek tries to circle away but Regal has him pinned against the cage.
Regal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Regal missing with knees to the body.
Regal keeps control of Marek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marek takes an elbow to the temple.
Regal lands a knee to the head.
Regal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Regal scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Regal.
Regal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marek's efforts to push away.
Regal lands a good knee to the midsection. Marek won't want to take too many of those.
Regal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Regal.
Regal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Regal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Regal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marek is defending well for now.
Regal lands a damaging elbow.
Regal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marek's face.
Regal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marek managing to block the knees to the body from Regal.
Regal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marek is defending well for now.
Marek is trying to break the clinch but Regal is controlling him.
Marek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Regal lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Regal scores a nice knee to the body.
Regal crunches a lovely knee into Marek's ribcage.
Regal lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Regal prevents Marek from breaking the clinch.
Regal lands an elbow inside.
Regal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Regal lands a good knee to the midsection. Marek won't want to take too many of those.
Regal lands a big knee! That's hurt Marek! Oh, he's all over the place! Regal lands another knee that sends Marek to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Regal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sika Jauheliha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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31
180 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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25
179 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sika Jauheliha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon James!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jauheliha closes the distance and clinches.
Jauheliha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
A bit of stalling here from Jauheliha.
Jauheliha seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jauheliha tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Jauheliha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James letting Jauheliha take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sika Jauheliha.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jauheliha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jauheliha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James is in Jauheliha's guard.
James trying to control but Jauheliha is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James postures up in Jauheliha's guard and throws a big left but Jauheliha blocks it.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
Jauheliha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jauheliha tries to get out of the position.
James working some strikes from top position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Jauheliha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jauheliha kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
James prevents Jauheliha from getting back to his feet.
Jauheliha pushes James off and gets back to his feet.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha clinches with his opponent.
Jauheliha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jauheliha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Jauheliha missing with knees to the body.
James is trying to break free.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jauheliha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James fails to pull guard.
Sika Jauheliha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon James.
A knee to the head by Jauheliha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jauheliha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
Jauheliha lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jauheliha connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James avoids the head kick by Jauheliha.
A head kick misses from Jauheliha.
Jauheliha is looking to clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Jauheliha.
Jauheliha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sika Jauheliha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jauheliha throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
James lands a head shot.
Jauheliha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jauheliha connects with a solid leg kick.
James clinches.
Jauheliha misses with a knee strike.
Jauheliha misses with a knee to the head.
Jauheliha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jauheliha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jauheliha tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
Jauheliha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jauheliha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jauheliha looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jauheliha lands a knee to the head.
Jauheliha misses with a knee to the head.
Jauheliha pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sika Jauheliha 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.
Jauheliha slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jauheliha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jauheliha catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jauheliha gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Jauheliha manages to retain guard.
Jauheliha managing to control the position.
Jauheliha looking for a sweep. Not yet Jauheliha, not yet.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jauheliha is working hard here to advance position.
James pushes down on Jauheliha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking for a kimura here.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jauheliha's head.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jauheliha sees it coming and defends easily.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jauheliha pushes James off but James dives into side control.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jauheliha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jauheliha wants to control but James postures up.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jauheliha has escaped the position, nice work there.
James landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha can't do much from the bottom here.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jauheliha, who protects the arm well.
James is working Jauheliha over with some ground and pound from side control.
James connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jauheliha some visible discomfort.
Jauheliha pushes James away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, James gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
James creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jauheliha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jauheliha dodges the ground and pound from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James decides to take the fight back to the feet.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jauheliha throws a head kick that half lands.
Jauheliha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jauheliha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jauheliha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Jauheliha.
Sika Jauheliha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James misses the shot to the body.
Jauheliha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
James throws a leg kick but Jauheliha sees it coming and moves out of range.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Jauheliha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jauheliha moves away from the strike by James.
Jauheliha lands a jab to the head.
Jauheliha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jauheliha tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Jauheliha lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Jauheliha throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Jauheliha.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jauheliha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jauheliha. That's going to slow James down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James shoots in for a takedown but Jauheliha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jauheliha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jauheliha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
James trying to control the action but Jauheliha is working from the bottom.
James throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jauheliha wants to get back to his feet but James drags him back down.
Jauheliha is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from James seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
James throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
James creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jauheliha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
James tries for a kimura but Jauheliha is defending well.
Jauheliha is pushing James's head away, looking to escape. James manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James misses with the ground and pound.
James in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jauheliha is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom McGettigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack The Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGettigan comes to the cage accompanied by Knifeman - The Bronx. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
170 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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22
180 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom McGettigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack The Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Ripper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGettigan misses with an uppercut.
McGettigan throws a front kick that sends The Ripper stumbling back into the cage.
The Ripper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGettigan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Ripper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGettigan on his heels. He'll look to pass McGettigan's guard now, I'm sure.
The Ripper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGettigan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Ripper has McGettigan in his guard.
The Ripper pushes a forearm under McGettigan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McGettigan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack The Ripper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Donatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donatelli has chosen I Sell Comics - Courage My Love as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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23
191 lbs
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185 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Donatelli!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donatelli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Donatelli is looking to break free of the clinch but Snow has double underhooks.
Donatelli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Donatelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snow jabs Donatelli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snow avoids the head kick by Donatelli.
Snow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donatelli.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow cracks a nice hook into Donatelli's ribs.
Snow throws a hook to the side of Donatelli's head but Donatelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donatelli throws a hook but Snow avoids it easily.
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!
Donatelli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donatelli misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donatelli looks gassed!
Donatelli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirk Donatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donatelli moves away.
Donatelli is looking to clinch but Snow is avoiding it.
Snow lands a jab to the head.
Snow drops Donatelli with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Donatelli looks back up at him and smiles so Snow waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Donatelli is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donatelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donatelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Snow finish him?
Donatelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Snow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snow is looking to wear down Donatelli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice takedown defense from Donatelli. No joy for Snow on that attempt.
Donatelli seems to have recovered his senses.
Snow misses with a wild body shot.
Snow cracks a nice hook into Donatelli's ribs.
Donatelli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donatelli takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Snow both land. Nice combination.
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donatelli.
Donatelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donatelli prevents a body shot from Snow.
Donatelli lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Donatelli can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
Donatelli tries to break free but Snow pushes him back against the cage.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Snow missing with knees to the body.
Donatelli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snow's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snow blocks it with crossed arms.
Snow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snow pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Donatelli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow is pulling down on Donatelli's head to control his posture.
Donatelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donatelli wants to pass the guard but Snow is keeping the position.
Donatelli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Donatelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snow is trying to control the position but Donatelli postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kirk Donatelli.
Snow misses with a wild body shot.
Donatelli lands a jab-cross combination.
Donatelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donatelli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donatelli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donatelli is looking to clinch but Snow is avoiding it.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donatelli.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donatelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donatelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Snow. That snapped Donatelli's head back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donatelli.
Donatelli wants to clinch
and Snow counters with a nice body shot.
Donatelli looks to land a combination. Snow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donatelli blocks a jab.
Donatelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
Donatelli throws a head kick that misses.
Snow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donatelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Snow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donatelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snow blocks a head kick by Donatelli.
Jon Snow is winning the standup battle so far.
Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donatelli.
Snow throws a nice looking combination but Donatelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatelli throws a nice head kick!
Donatelli is breathing heavily.
Donatelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donatelli but Donatelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donatelli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snow swings for the body but Donatelli moves out of range.
Donatelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow throws a shot to the body.
Donatelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Donatelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.
Donatelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Snow.
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donatelli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli scores with a jab to the head.
Snow tried to score with a low kick but Donatelli checks it.
Snow checks the leg kick nicely there.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Donatelli misses the target.
Donatelli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snow swats away the attempt to clinch by Donatelli.
Donatelli tries to clinch up but Snow circles away and keeps his distance.
Donatelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kirk Donatelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snow misses with a body shot.
Snow cracks Donatelli with a good jab.
Donatelli tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donatelli looks to land a combination but Snow avoids it well.
Snow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Kirk Donatelli has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow cracks Donatelli with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Snow has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Donatelli to stand back up!
Snow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snow connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Snow lands a big uppercut and Donatelli crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Donatelli looks OK. Snow waves Donatelli back to his feet!
Donatelli tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donatelli misses with a wild body shot.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donatelli misses with a body shot.
Snow digs a good hook to Donatelli's body.
Snow cracks Donatelli with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Donatelli looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Snow finish him?
Donatelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli tries a low kick but Snow avoids it.
Snow tries a low kick but Donatelli avoids it.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow digs a good body shot into Donatelli's ribs.
Donatelli avoids the body shot from Snow.
Snow lands a big uppercut and Donatelli crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Donatelli looks OK. Snow waves Donatelli back to his feet!
Donatelli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snow is looking to land body kicks.
Snow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donatelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donatelli slips a jab and a cross from Snow.
Snow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snow misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Donatelli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Donatelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donatelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donatelli catches Snow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donatelli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Donatelli.
Snow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donatelli can do to turn this around?
Donatelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donatelli.
Donatelli takes the fight into the clinch.
Donatelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snow is looking to control Donatelli's arms but Donatelli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Snow has his back to the cage.
Donatelli breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donatelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Donatelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Snow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donatelli is out of range.
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Snow catches Donatelli right on the button with a cross.
Donatelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snow.
Donatelli throws a series of punches but Snow avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Snow finds it's target.
Donatelli slips a jab from Snow.
Donatelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donatelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snow throws out a loose jab but Donatelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow scores with a jab. Donatelli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donatelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donatelli throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow lands a body shot.
Snow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donatelli.
Snow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donatelli wants to clinch.
Snow shoots in for a double leg but Donatelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snow throws a low kick but Donatelli moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Snow as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Snow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snow misses with a wild body shot.
Snow lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Donatelli is looking to close the distance but Snow sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Donatelli crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Donatelli is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jon Snow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bors De Camlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big Bad Wolf by Duck Sauce kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as David Williams enters the cage!
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176 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bors De Camlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Williams!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails with the takedown.
Williams shoots in and drives through. De Camlan sprawls well.
Williams has his takedown stuffed
and De Camlan counters with a two punch combo.
Bors De Camlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Camlan's waist but De Camlan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from De Camlan.
It looks like David Williams has been cut.
De Camlan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses the jab.
De Camlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Camlan cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
De Camlan clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams tries to break free but De Camlan pushes him back against the cage.
De Camlan manages to break the clinch.
De Camlan defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
De Camlan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Camlan tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams misses with a double jab.
De Camlan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Camlan at a distance.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but De Camlan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Camlan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams blocks a head kick by De Camlan.
De Camlan fails to land with a series of punches.
De Camlan tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
De Camlan connects with a looping right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Camlan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Camlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams trying to control but De Camlan is working from the bottom.
De Camlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Williams trying to control but De Camlan is working from the bottom.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams lands a couple of elbows.
Williams trying to control but De Camlan is working from the bottom.
Williams is posturing up here but De Camlan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Williams tries to roll out but it's too tight and Williams has to tap! Slick submission there by De Camlan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bors De Camlan!
Bors De Camlan gave a mention to MMA ANIMAL in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bonhomme Sept Heures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturro Affi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sept Heures comes to the cage accompanied by Monster Mash. Affi has chosen Men at work - Land of down under as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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169 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bonhomme Sept Heures!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Arturro Affi!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Affi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sept Heures.
Sept Heures lands with a slapping head kick.
Affi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sept Heures shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Affi but Affi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sept Heures fails with the takedown
and Affi counters with a one-two to the body.
Affi keeps the fight on the outside.
Sept Heures closes the distance but Affi moves to the side
and Affi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sept Heures shoots in looking for a takedown. Affi tries to sprawl out of it but Sept Heures keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Affi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonhomme Sept Heures. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Affi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sept Heures lands with a slapping head kick.
Bonhomme Sept Heures seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sept Heures tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Affi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Affi moves out of range as Sept Heures throws a body kick.
Affi looks to land a combination but Sept Heures avoids it well.
Sept Heures slips a jab and a cross from Affi.
Affi slaps away a takedown attempt from Sept Heures, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Affi misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Affi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sept Heures.
Affi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sept Heures.
Arturro Affi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sept Heures shoots in but Affi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sept Heures throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sept Heures tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Affi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sept Heures tries to clinch but Affi is having none of it.
Affi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sept Heures tries to clinch up but Affi circles away and keeps his distance.
Sept Heures tries to clinch up but Affi circles away and keeps his distance.
Sept Heures tries for a takedown but Affi circles away easily
and Affi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Affi misses with the combination.
Affi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Affi swinging wildly here.
Affi connects with a solid leg kick.
Affi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sept Heures moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A leg kick checked by Affi.
Sept Heures tries to clinch but Affi is having none of it.
Sept Heures is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Affi misses with a series of wild punches.
Sept Heures moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sept Heures utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Affi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Affi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sept Heures throws a punch but it's blocked by Affi.
Sept Heures tries a knee to the head but Affi blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Affi just leaning against Sept Heures, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Affi.
Sept Heures fails to pull guard.
Sept Heures tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Affi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Affi manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Affi. Those never looked like landing.
Affi fails to land with a series of punches.
Affi misses with the combination.
Sept Heures tries to close the distance and clinch up but Affi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Affi throws a nice looking combination but Sept Heures bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Affi throws a right hand that Sept Heures ducks under and follows up with a left that Sept Heures also avoids with ease.
Sept Heures throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sept Heures tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Affi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sept Heures tries to clinch up.
Sept Heures tries to clinch
enabling Affi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sept Heures moves in looking to clinch but Affi pushes him off.
Sept Heures tries to close the distance and clinch but Affi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sept Heures showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Affi.
Affi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Affi as he connects with a hook.
Affi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sept Heures moves in looking to clinch but Affi pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Affi.
Affi swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sept Heures moves to clinch but Affi breaks away
and Affi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Affi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sept Heures shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sept Heures fails with an attempt to clinch.
Affi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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 Bonhomme Sept Heures will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sept Heures's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Affi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sept Heures's calf.
Horrible takedown by Sept Heures or perhaps it was just good defense by Affi which made him look bad.
Affi throws a series of punches but Sept Heures avoids them all with ease.
Affi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sept Heures closes the distance looking to clinch
and Affi counters with a series of strikes. Sept Heures will be more careful next time no doubt.
Affi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sept Heures.
Sept Heures wants to clinch.
Affi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Affi does no damage.
Bonhomme Sept Heures is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Affi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sept Heures gets a clinch.
Sept Heures is leaning against Affi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Affi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sept Heures tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sept Heures tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonhomme Sept Heures. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sept Heures jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Affi walks away with a smile on his face. Sept Heures gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sept Heures decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sept Heures is looking for a kimura but Affi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sept Heures to get the leverage.
Affi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sept Heures is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Affi is looking to improve his position.
Affi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sept Heures. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sept Heures is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sept Heures tries to pass to full mount but Affi defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sept Heures is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Affi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bonhomme Sept Heures!
An out of breath Bonhomme Sept Heures thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jai Setright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Setright's entrance music is Dante's Inferno. A fine choice. Jack Black is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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26
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jai Setright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Black!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Black does no damage.
Setright throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Black blocks a jab.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Setright blocks a head kick by Black.
Black throws a combination that misses
and Setright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Setright throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jack Black has been cut.
Black is trying hard to land a takedown here. Setright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Setright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Black on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Setright sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Setright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Setright misses with a wild combination.
Setright misses with a right hand
and Black counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice combination there by Black.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Black drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Setright shows good takedown defense.
Jai Setright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Black sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Setright is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Setright is trying to buck Black off.
Sloppy strikes there by Black.
Black scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Setright to see if he's OK.
Black in side control lands a decent elbow.
Black throws a strike aimed at the side of Setright's head but Setright avoids it well.
Black working away.
Black throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Black working away.
Black misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Setright dodges the ground and pound from Black.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black has hold of Setright's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Setright tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Black cranks the arm and Setright screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Setright, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Black!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Black 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 Christian Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera has chosen You are just a JOKE! 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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28
185 lbs
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25
192 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Willemoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Vera!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willemoes throws a lazy right hand but Vera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vera throws a series of punches but Willemoes moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Willemoes blocks the low kick.
Willemoes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Vera. That snapped Willemoes's head back.
Vera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Willemoes throws the left hand but Vera avoids the punch easily.
Willemoes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vera.
Willemoes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vera.
Vera misses with a double jab.
Vera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Willemoes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Willemoes throws a sloppy body shot
and Vera counters with a stiff right hand.
Willemoes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera lands a right hook to the body.
Vera misses with a low kick.
Vera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vera moves out of range of the strikes.
Vera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Willemoes misses.
Vera throws out a loose jab but Willemoes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willemoes moves out of range of the leg kick from Vera.
Jab from Vera.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Willemoes moves out of range easily.
Willemoes throws an off balance right hand
and Vera counters with a two punch combo.
Kid Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willemoes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes blocks a head kick by Vera.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Willemoes moves out of range easily.
Vera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Willemoes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vera misses with an uppercut. Willemoes saw that one coming.
Vera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera walks into a straight right hand from Willemoes.
Willemoes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Willemoes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vera.
Vera looks to land a left hand but Willemoes moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes staying out of range there.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Willemoes.
Vera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Willemoes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Willemoes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vera.
Vera misses with a body kick.
A jab from Vera misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Willemoes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willemoes trying to control the position but Vera is working away.
Willemoes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Willemoes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Willemoes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vera has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera parries the strikes from Willemoes easily there. Willemoes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vera to escape.
Vera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willemoes is chipping away with strikes.
Willemoes scores with punches from side control.
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 Christian Willemoes will probably get the nod.
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.
Vera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vera looks to land a left hand but Willemoes moved out of range nicely.
Kid Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Willemoes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Vera finds it's way through Willemoes's defenses.
Willemoes misses with a hook.
Willemoes throws a hook to the side of Vera's head but Vera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willemoes.
Vera slips a jab from Willemoes.
Vera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Willemoes misses with a body shot.
Vera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Willemoes momentarily.
Vera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Willemoes.
Vera throws a hook but Willemoes avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera misses with a series of wild punches.
Willemoes moves out of range of the body kick from Vera.
Willemoes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vera to the ground. Willemoes is now in Vera's guard.
Vera is adopting a defensive guard.
Willemoes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Willemoes wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Willemoes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Willemoes!
Vera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Willemoes wants to hold on but Vera pushes him away.
Willemoes is desperately trying to improve his position but Vera has a good base and remains in mount.
Willemoes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Willemoes tries to reverse the position but Vera maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willemoes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera is looking to take a break and control but Willemoes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera controlling the action here.
Christian Willemoes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willemoes is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kid Vera was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vera misses with a few strikes there.
Vera throws a hook to the side of Willemoes's head but Willemoes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willemoes thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera misses with a two punch combination.
Vera slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Vera. Those never looked like landing.
Willemoes misses with a few strikes there.
Kid Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera throws the kick towards the body but Willemoes avoids it.
Vera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Willemoes.
Willemoes digs a good hook to Vera's body.
Willemoes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Vera.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera misses with a looping right.
Vera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Willemoes.
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Willemoes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kid Vera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
A big right from Vera misses.
Willemoes cracks Vera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Willemoes ducks under a wild hook from Vera.
Vera wants to land a leg kick but Willemoes is out of range.
Willemoes drops his hands momentarily and Vera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Willemoes shoots in looking for a takedown. Vera tries to sprawl out of it but Willemoes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Willemoes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vera defending well as Willemoes loads up on a big left hand.
Willemoes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera stuffs the takedown.
Vera thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Willemoes misses with a straight left.
Willemoes throws a hook to the side of Vera's head but Vera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willemoes dodges the punch combination from Vera.
Vera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vera. That's going to slow Willemoes down.
Willemoes misses with a wild body shot.
Willemoes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Vera - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Willemoes's hands.
Willemoes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Willemoes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vera. Willemoes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vera lands a jab to the head.
Vera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Willemoes.
A lazy left from Vera finds it's target.
Vera connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Vera does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Willemoes throws out the jab.
Vera tries a low kick but Willemoes avoids it.
Vera thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera misses with a low kick.
Vera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Willemoes.
Willemoes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vera manages to avoid it.
Vera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vera lands a jab to the nose.
Willemoes jabs Vera right on the nose. Vera blinks but takes it well.
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Willemoes.
Willemoes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vera manages to avoid it.
Vera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Willemoes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Willemoes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Willemoes looks to land a left hand but Vera moved out of range nicely.
Willemoes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vera avoids the body shot from Willemoes.
Willemoes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vera avoids it really well and circles away.
Willemoes swings for the body but Vera moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Vera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Vera!
Kid Vera really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn's Laundry 93% logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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