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TCA 54 - Pittana Vs Voetzool PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Pearmine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Pearmine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaffney looking to score a takedown here. Pearmine is defending well but Gaffney drives through and ends up in Pearmine's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gaffney is working Pearmine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gaffney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pearmine's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaffney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pearmine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaffney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearmine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pearmine is breathing heavily.
Gaffney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gaffney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gaffney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gaffney works over Pearmine with some ground and pound from guard.
Gaffney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gaffney lands a couple of elbows.
Gaffney wanted to stand there but Pearmine had control of the position.
Gaffney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaffney gets to his feet and stands over Pearmine, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pearmine felt that one! Gaffney unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pearmine from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish Gaffney!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chavo El Torrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glin Burman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chavo El Torrez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glin Burman!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burman lands a brutal head kick. El Torrez looks out on his feet and Burman throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Glin Burman!
Glin Burman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Nesbitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesbitt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nillow - Neopolitan Dreams. Nick Nesbitt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Nesbitt!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesbitt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nesbitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolf connects with a nice looking jab.
Nesbitt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a two punch combo.
Nesbitt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nesbitt won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wolf lands a few punches from side control.
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!
Nesbitt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nesbitt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nesbitt tries to improve position but can't.
Wolf cracks Nesbitt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wolf wants to control but Nesbitt is keeping him busy.
Wolf landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nesbitt sneaks back into half guard.
Nesbitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nesbitt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolf.
Nesbitt wants to improve his position but Wolf is controlling well.
Wolf trying to control from half guard but Nesbitt is working away.
Nesbitt wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy.
Wolf seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nesbitt is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dave Wolf!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhys Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Stoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rhys Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stoker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stoker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoker trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoker walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses.
Williams gets the takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stoker is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stoker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.
Williams tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stoker.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Stoker defends it.
Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stoker is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stoker is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well.
Stoker wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoker keeping hold of Williams's head, controlling as best he can.
Albert Stoker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Williams moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Stoker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Williams dives in and grabs Stoker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoker pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Albert Stoker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhys Williams.
Williams looks gassed!
Stoker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Stoker lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Stoker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Williams manages to pass to side control.
Stoker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Stoker defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoker is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Albert Stoker 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.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stoker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stoker is looking for a sweep.
Williams working the ground and pound.
Williams controls the position.
Stoker is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Williams stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stoker slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Stoker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stoker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Stoker thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Williams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stoker stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stoker.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stoker connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Stoker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stoker wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stoker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rhys Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stoker is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.
Stoker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Stoker 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.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is staying active underneath Stoker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Stoker there.
Stoker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Williams is staying active underneath Stoker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stoker wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stoker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stoker wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Stoker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stoker trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoker wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Stoker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stoker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Stoker dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stoker scores with a jab.
Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stoker is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stoker is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Stoker trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!
Stoker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Williams knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Williams for a finish.
Stoker has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Williams has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Stoker throwing damaging strikes from the back! Williams could be in trouble here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker is striking from the back but Williams escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stoker seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Stoker working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stoker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams kicks Stoker off and gets back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Stoker there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stoker gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stoker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stoker throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Stoker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Williams!
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stoker landing 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!
Williams tries to hold on but Stoker pushes him away.
Williams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoker with the ground and pound from mount.
Stoker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rhys Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoker landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stoker, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Stoker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choi Siwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choi Siwon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bernardo Bernardo's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernardo Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Siwon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siwon throws a big shot that misses.
Bernardo misses with a takedown
and Siwon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bernardo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Siwon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Siwon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Siwon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bernardo.
Bernardo fails with the takedown
enabling Siwon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Bernardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siwon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Siwon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Siwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bernardo shoots and misses
and Siwon counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Siwon misses.
Bernardo misses with a head kick.
Siwon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Siwon gets tackled into the cage by Bernardo. Bernardo maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Siwon prevents it.
Siwon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bernardo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Siwon working for a choke but Bernardo is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siwon looking for the choke from the back.
Bernardo rolls, trying to escape but Siwon keeps control of the position.
Siwon looking for the choke but no joy.
Siwon not allowing Bernardo to control his hands.
Bernardo tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bernardo hold on?!
Bernardo is trying to break free.
Siwon looking to break Bernardo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bernardo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Siwon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernardo showing good submission defense here.
Bernardo tries to escape but Siwon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siwon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siwon is trying to stick to Bernardo's back but Bernardo is turning into Siwon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Siwon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bernardo.
Siwon looking to control.
Bernardo slips nicely into half guard.
Bernardo is looking to take a break and control but Siwon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bernardo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siwon gets full guard.
Siwon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bernardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Siwon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choi Siwon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bernardo with a poor takedown
and Siwon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bernardo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Siwon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bernardo scrambles back to his feet.
Bernardo tries to clinch but Siwon is having none of it.
Bernardo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Siwon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bernardo tries for a takedown but Siwon circles away easily
and Siwon counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Bernardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siwon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Siwon - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Siwon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bernardo Bernardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siwon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bernardo's head backwards.
Bernardo fails with the takedown
and Bernardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bernardo misses with a takedown attempt
and Siwon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Siwon scores with a nice strike.
Bernardo moves into range and clinches up with Siwon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo wants to take the fight to the mat but Siwon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bernardo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bernardo prevents Siwon from improving his position.
Siwon is trying to stand back up but Bernardo is controlling him
Bernardo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siwon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernardo is looking to stall here but Siwon recovers full guard.
Bernardo looking to sit in guard and control but Siwon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bernardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siwon is aware though and is defending well.
Siwon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bernardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bernardo can't keep his opponent in guard - Siwon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Siwon moves into full mount! Bernardo won't be happy about that!
Siwon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Choi Siwon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Siwon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Siwon get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo shoots and misses
and Siwon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siwon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bernardo.
Bernardo tries to clinch but Siwon is having none of it.
Siwon swings for the body but Bernardo moves out of range.
Bernardo tries for a takedown but Siwon circles away easily
and Siwon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernardo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Siwon counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choi Siwon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Siwon lunges at Bernardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bernardo's hand.
Bernardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Siwon throws a sloppy head kick and Bernardo moves out of range easily.
Bernardo misses with a takedown
enabling Siwon to counter with a crisp jab.
Bernardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Siwon counters with a left to the body.
Siwon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo closes the distance but Siwon moves to the side
and Siwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bernardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siwon blocks the body kick.
Siwon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bernardo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice straight punches there by Siwon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Siwon.
Bernardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Siwon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Bernardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siwon with a nice cross.
Siwon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bernardo misses with a takedown attempt
and Siwon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bernardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Siwon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siwon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Siwon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bernardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bernardo tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Siwon to counter with a crisp jab.
Bernardo fails with the takedown
and Siwon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bernardo thinking.
Bernardo tries to clinch but Siwon moves out of range.
Choi Siwon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernardo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bernardo fails with the takedown
and Siwon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choi Siwon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siwon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Siwon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bernardo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Siwon as he connects with a hook.
Siwon lands with a cross.
Bernardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siwon cracks Bernardo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bernardo Bernardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choi Siwon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bernardo tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Choi Siwon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Siwon 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choi Siwon!
Choi Siwon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Godbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godbeard has chosen God Save the Queen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robin Godbeard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Godbeard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard throws a right and a left that Godbeard avoids nicely.
Godbeard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Igor Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godbeard lands with a slapping head kick.
Godbeard has managed to clinch.
Godbeard manages to break the clinch.
Godbeard throws a nice looking combination but Lombard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Godbeard connects with a crisp jab.
Godbeard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lombard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Godbeard scrambles back to his feet.
Lombard swinging wildly here.
Godbeard lands with a hook. Lombard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lombard misses with a double jab.
Godbeard moves into the clinch successfully.
Lombard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lombard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Godbeard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lombard to the mat. Lombard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Godbeard wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Godbeard tries to free his leg and advance position but Lombard is retaining full guard.
Godbeard preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard has control of Godbeard's left arm, preventing Godbeard from doing any damage.
Godbeard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lombard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godbeard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Godbeard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lombard.
Lombard misses with a double jab.
Lombard scores with a sloppy right hand. Godbeard should have avoided that one.
A right-left combo lands from Godbeard.
Godbeard tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
Lombard tries to bum rush Godbeard with a series of wild strikes but Godbeard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Godbeard moved out of range.
Godbeard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lombard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Godbeard moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard blocks a head kick by Godbeard.
Lombard cracks Godbeard with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godbeard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Lombard. Those never looked like landing.
Godbeard scores with a one two! Lombard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Godbeard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Godbeard moves out of range.
Godbeard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombard throws a looping overhand right but Godbeard ducks down to avoid it.
Lombard lands a jab-cross combination.
Lombard is breathing heavily.
Godbeard has Lombard up against the cage in a clinch.
Lombard is trying to break the clinch but Godbeard has him pressed against the cage.
Godbeard breaks from the clinch.
Godbeard is looking to clinch but Lombard is avoiding it.
Lombard throws a big shot that misses.
Lombard throws a hook but Godbeard avoids it easily.
Godbeard lands with a kick to the temple. Lombard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Godbeard counters with a nice body kick.
Godbeard throws a series of punches but Lombard avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Godbeard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Godbeard.
Lombard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godbeard counters with a head kick.
Lombard moves forwards but Godbeard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Lombard.
Godbeard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lombard.
Godbeard has closed the distance and engaged Lombard in a clinch.
Godbeard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lombard's face.
Godbeard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lombard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Godbeard tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
Lombard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Godbeard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lombard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Godbeard can pounce on him.
Godbeard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Godbeard lands but Lombard takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lombard circles away quickly and effectively.
Godbeard delivers a nice body kick.
Godbeard fakes the leg kick and cracks Lombard in the body.
Godbeard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lombard misses with a double jab.
Lombard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Godbeard clinches up against the cage.
Godbeard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Godbeard lands a shot to the body.
Godbeard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Godbeard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Godbeard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Godbeard feints and then cracks Lombard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lombard down.
Godbeard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Godbeard tries to clinch up but Lombard circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Godbeard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lombard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Godbeard throws a series of punches but Lombard avoids them all with ease.
Godbeard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godbeard defending well as Lombard loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Godbeard.
Godbeard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Godbeard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lombard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lombard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Godbeard avoids them all with ease.
Godbeard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lombard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Godbeard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Godbeard scores with a one two! Lombard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Igor Lombard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Godbeard is looking to clinch but Lombard is avoiding it.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Godbeard avoids them all with ease.
Godbeard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lombard looks to land a combination but Godbeard avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Godbeard misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbeard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombard misses with the combination.
Godbeard drives through and clinches with Lombard against the cage.
Godbeard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Godbeard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Godbeard!
Lombard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lombard there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Lombard does no damage.
Godbeard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Godbeard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lombard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lombard throws a right hand that Godbeard ducks under and follows up with a left that Godbeard also avoids with ease.
Godbeard has managed to clinch.
Godbeard breaks the clinch.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Godbeard moved out of range.
Godbeard 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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard manages to break the clinch.
Godbeard scores with a head kick. Lombard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Godbeard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lombard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lombard is working for takedown but Godbeard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Godbeard.
Godbeard scores with a shoulder strike.
Godbeard breaks the clinch.
Godbeard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Godbeard works Lombard's body with a nice hook.
Godbeard clinches up against the cage.
Godbeard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lombard misses with a straight right.
Godbeard closes the distance and clinches.
Godbeard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Godbeard throws a shot to the body.
Lombard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Godbeard moved out of range.
Lombard throws an off balance right hand
and Godbeard counters with a big head kick but Lombard shrugs it off.
Godbeard is looking to clinch but Lombard is avoiding it.
Godbeard fakes the leg kick and cracks Lombard in the body.
Godbeard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Godbeard throws a series of punches but Lombard moves out of range.
Godbeard misses with the combination.
Godbeard blocks a jab.
Godbeard thows a body kick. Lombard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard thows a body kick. Lombard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Godbeard. Those never looked like landing.
Godbeard scores with a decent looking hook.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Godbeard moves out of range.
Lombard misses with a hook
and Godbeard counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godbeard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Godbeard fakes the leg kick and cracks Lombard in the body.
Godbeard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lombard tries to bum rush Godbeard with a series of wild strikes but Godbeard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Godbeard connects with a high kick.
Lombard dodges the punch combination from Godbeard.
Lombard circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lombard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Godbeard.
Lombard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Godbeard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
That kick from Godbeard tenderised Lombard's leg. Lombard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Godbeard drives through and clinches with Lombard against the cage.
Godbeard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godbeard manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Godbeard lands.
Godbeard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Godbeard misses with a double jab.
A combination from Lombard does no damage.
Lombard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Godbeard is looking to clinch but Lombard is avoiding it.
Godbeard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lombard fails to land with a series of punches.
Lombard misses with a double jab
and Godbeard counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Godbeard misses with a double jab.
Lombard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbeard tries to bum rush Lombard with a series of wild strikes but Lombard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lombard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Godbeard wants to clinch.
Godbeard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombard.
Godbeard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Godbeard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Godbeard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Godbeard connects with a body shot.
Robin Godbeard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombard throws a jab but it's blocked by Godbeard.
Godbeard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Godbeard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lombard ducks right into an uppercut from Godbeard.
Godbeard lands a body shot.
Godbeard tries to clinch but Lombard moves out of range.
Robin Godbeard 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.
Godbeard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lombard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lombard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Godbeard breaks the clinch.
Lombard misses with a hook
and Godbeard counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godbeard swinging wildly here.
Godbeard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Godbeard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Godbeard throws a series of punches but Lombard avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Lombard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lombard.
Godbeard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lombard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombard missing with a left hand there. Godbeard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Godbeard. Those never looked like landing.
Lombard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godbeard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lombard throws a right hand that Godbeard ducks under and follows up with a left that Godbeard also avoids with ease.
Godbeard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lombard throws a shot from downtown. Godbeard moves away and avoids it.
Godbeard has managed to clinch.
Lombard has Godbeard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Godbeard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Godbeard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Godbeard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lombard wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A body shot lands from Godbeard.
Lombard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lombard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robin Godbeard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombard has had enough of the clinch but Godbeard keeps him there for the moment.
Godbeard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Godbeard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Godbeard 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Godbeard!
In his post fight interview, Robin Godbeard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Willingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaito Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaito Ishikawa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Willingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaito Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Willingham is fending him off so far but Ishikawa persists. Nope, Willingham circles away and we're back to standing.
Ishikawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ishikawa tries to bum rush Willingham with a series of wild strikes but Willingham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Willingham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ishikawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ishikawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Willingham looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ishikawa working over Willingham with some ground and pound. Willingham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Willingham pushes Ishikawa off looking to stand but Ishikawa dives back in and keeps control.
Ishikawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ishikawa wants to stand up but Willingham has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ishikawa looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willingham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Willingham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ishikawa trying to pass the guard but Willingham defending well.
Ishikawa thows a huge punch but Willingham dodges it nicely.
Ishikawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Willingham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Willingham's thigh. Willingham counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ishikawa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Willingham's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishikawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Willingham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Willingham wants to pass the guard but Ishikawa is defending well.
Ishikawa is in trouble now - Willingham has advanced to mount!
Willingham gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willingham has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Ishikawa as Willingham shoots in.
Kaito Ishikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishikawa tries for a takedown but Willingham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Willingham but Willingham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyson Willingham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaito Ishikawa.
Ishikawa has his takedown stuffed
and Willingham counters with a series of strikes. Ishikawa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Willingham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ishikawa as he avoids it easily.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Willingham moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Willingham circles away.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Willingham moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willingham sprawls well. Willingham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ishikawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Willingham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ishikawa wants it to stay on the feet.
Willingham slaps away a takedown attempt from Ishikawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Willingham shoots in for a double leg but Ishikawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ishikawa gets a takedown into half guard.
Ishikawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willingham defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Ishikawa 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.
Ishikawa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ishikawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ishikawa is nestled in close to Willingham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ishikawa wants to pass to mount but Willingham is defending the position.
Ishikawa stands up and beckons Willingham to join him on the feet.
Willingham tries to bum rush Ishikawa with a series of wild strikes but Ishikawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ishikawa misses with a takedown attempt - Willingham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ishikawa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Willingham's half guard.
Willingham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willingham is pressing down on Ishikawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ishikawa throwing strikes but missing.
Willingham seems keen to control Ishikawa's posture.
Willingham scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Willingham.
Ishikawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Willingham shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa scores a takedown into full mount!
Ishikawa lands with some strikes.
Ishikawa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Willingham is bucking up trying to escape but Ishikawa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willingham gets back to half guard.
Willingham is trying to stand.
Ishikawa works his way into full mount!
Ishikawa lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa misses with a head shot.
Willingham blocking the ground and pound.
Ishikawa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ishikawa throws some wild stikes that Willingham manages to avoid easily.
Willingham reaches up and holds on to Ishikawa to control the position.
Ishikawa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Willingham?
Ishikawa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ishikawa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Willingham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Willingham is trying desperately to improve position.
Willingham bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Willingham stands up from Ishikawa's guard - Willingham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Willingham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Willingham wants to control but Ishikawa postures up.
Ishikawa cracks Willingham with a big right hand but Willingham just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa is trying to ground and pound but Willingham uses the momentary lack of control by Ishikawa to regain half guard.
Ishikawa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Willingham!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Ishikawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ishikawa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Willingham.
Ishikawa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willingham. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Willingham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ishikawa somewhat.
Ishikawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Willingham sprawls well initially but Ishikawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ishikawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willingham works his way to full guard. Good work.
Willingham pushes Ishikawa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Willingham is trying to defend but Ishikawa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Willingham regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ishikawa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willingham has control of Ishikawa's left arm, preventing Ishikawa from doing any damage.
Willingham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ishikawa!
Kaito Ishikawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ishikawa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willingham controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Ishikawa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Willingham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishikawa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Willingham is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ishikawa wants it to stay on the feet.
Ishikawa dives in and grabs Willingham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Willingham pushes down on Ishikawa's head and hops out.
Ishikawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Willingham on his heels. He'll look to pass Willingham's guard now, I'm sure.
Ishikawa connects with a couple of short punches.
Willingham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ishikawa is one step ahead there.
Ishikawa passes Willingham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Willingham trying to control but Ishikawa postures up.
Ishikawa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Willingham's thigh. Willingham counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Willingham pushes Ishikawa off and gets back to his feet.
Kaito Ishikawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ishikawa showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa thows a huge punch but Willingham dodges it nicely.
Ishikawa is keen to just control but Willingham is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Willingham missing with punches from the bottom.
Willingham moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaito Ishikawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ishikawa 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaito Ishikawa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Marion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Cyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jayden Marion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Cyder!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marion fails to land the takedown.
Marion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marion.
Jayden Marion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marion works the jab nicely.
Marion connects with an inside leg kick.
Marion throws a head kick but Cyder moves out of range.
Cyder rushes Marion and presses him up against the cage.
Marion breaks the clinch.
Marion scores with a takedown into Cyder's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cyder controls Marion momentarily but Marion frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marion won't allow Cyder to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyder is trying to control the position but Marion postures up.
Marion passes Cyder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cyder misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cyder is trying to stand.
Marion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cyder's head.
Marion 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! Cyder is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jayden Marion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Pittana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henk Voetzool (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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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
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alessandro Pittana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henk Voetzool!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voetzool clinches with his opponent.
Voetzool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Pittana wants to get back to striking at distance but Voetzool won't allow it.
Pittana tries to break the clinch but Voetzool is controlling the position.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pittana avoids it.
Pittana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Voetzool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Voetzool lands a nice knee to the body.
Voetzool is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Voetzool landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Pittana managing to block the knees to the body from Voetzool.
Voetzool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pittana is defending well for now.
Voetzool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Voetzool tries to land knees in the clinch but Pittana avoids the damage to the body.
Voetzool lands a nice knee to the body.
Voetzool trying to land knees to the body.
Voetzool lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pittana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pittana wants to break free but Voetzool has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voetzool.
Voetzool is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pittana is breathing heavily.
Pittana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Voetzool using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Voetzool obliges.
Voetzool working Pittana over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voetzool landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Voetzool working Pittana over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Voetzool.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Voetzool obliges.
Voetzool lands a knee to the body.
Voetzool utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pittana can't break the clinch.
Voetzool lands an elbow just above Pittana 's eye.
Voetzool lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Voetzool lands an elbow inside that Pittana shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voetzool.
Voetzool lands a nice knee to the body.
Voetzool putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pittana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Voetzool lands an elbow inside that Pittana shrugs off.
Voetzool working Pittana over with knees to the body.
Voetzool utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Voetzool landing knees to the body.
Voetzool using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Voetzool landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Voetzool lands a good knee to the midsection. Pittana won't want to take too many of those.
Voetzool scores with a knee to the head.
Pittana takes an elbow to the temple.
Pittana avoiding damage as Voetzool throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Voetzool.
Voetzool unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pittana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pittana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Voetzool scores a nice knee to the body.
Voetzool landing knees to the body.
Voetzool landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pittana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Voetzool with a knee to the head.
Voetzool trying to land knees to the body.
Voetzool lands a nice elbow.
Pittana wants to get back to striking at distance but Voetzool won't allow it.
Voetzool misses with a punch to the body.
Voetzool lands an elbow inside.
Pittana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Voetzool unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Voetzool with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Voetzool lands a good knee to the midsection. Pittana won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voetzool missing with knees to the body.
Voetzool lands an elbow inside that Pittana shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voetzool comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pittana avoiding damage as Voetzool throws knees to the body.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voetzool lands an elbow inside that Pittana shrugs off.
Voetzool misses with a knee strike.
Pittana is trying to break free.
Pittana tries to break free but Voetzool pushes him back against the cage.
Pittana working hard to break the clinch.
Voetzool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Voetzool digs a right hand underneath Pittana's ribcage. Pittana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voetzool scores a nice knee to the body.
Voetzool unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voetzool.
Pittana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henk Voetzool dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Voetzool swings widly with a right hand
and Pittana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henk Voetzool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Pittana.
Voetzool tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pittana was well out of range. Poor timing from Voetzool.
Voetzool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pittana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pittana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voetzool fails to land with a series of punches.
Voetzool clinches.
Knees to the body from Voetzool.
Voetzool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pittana is defending well for now.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Voetzool landing knees to the head.
Voetzool lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Voetzool tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the head but Pittana blocks with his arms.
Henk Voetzool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Voetzool landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pittana avoiding damage as Voetzool throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pittana avoiding damage as Voetzool throws knees to the body.
Voetzool tries to land knees in the clinch but Pittana avoids the damage to the body.
Voetzool lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch but Voetzool keeps him there for the moment.
Voetzool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Pittana is looking to break free of the clinch but Voetzool has double underhooks.
Pittana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Voetzool.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voetzool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Voetzool scores a nice knee to the body.
Pittana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voetzool gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pittana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Voetzool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voetzool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pittana's efforts to push away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Voetzool in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Voetzool lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pittana managing to block the knees to the body from Voetzool.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage.
Pittana is looking to break free of the clinch but Voetzool has double underhooks.
Pittana takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voetzool misses with a knee strike.
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pittana avoids it.
Voetzool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Voetzool throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pittana is trying to push Voetzool away but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Voetzool missing with knees to the body.
Voetzool using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pittana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Voetzool is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pittana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pittana avoiding damage as Voetzool throws knees to the body.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Voetzool is controlling him.
Voetzool using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pittana is looking to break free of the clinch but Voetzool has double underhooks.
Voetzool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pittana is defending well for now.
Pittana tries to break the clinch but Voetzool is controlling the position.
Voetzool looking to throw knees to the head but Pittana is blocking nicely.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Voetzool is controlling him.
Voetzool missing with knees to the body.
Voetzool creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pittana's defenses.
Voetzool creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Voetzool is controlling him.
Voetzool lands with a light punch inside.
Pittana is looking to break free of the clinch but Voetzool has double underhooks.
Voetzool lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voetzool has Pittana pressed against the cage, preventing Pittana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pittana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage.
Voetzool crunches a lovely knee into Pittana's ribcage.
Voetzool crunches a lovely knee into Pittana's ribcage.
Voetzool using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pittana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Voetzool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pittana's efforts to push away.
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!
Pittana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage.
Voetzool with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pittana is trying to break free.
Voetzool lands an elbow just above Pittana 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Voetzool working Pittana over with knees to the body.
Voetzool landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pittana avoiding damage as Voetzool throws knees to the body.
Pittana wants to get back to striking at distance but Voetzool won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henk Voetzool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pittana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voetzool circles away quickly and effectively.
Voetzool misses with a double jab.
Voetzool ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Voetzool looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Pittana does no damage.
Pittana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voetzool.
Voetzool takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pittana defending well as Voetzool loads up on a big left hand.
Pittana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Voetzool lands a glancing blow to the side of Pittana's head.
Pittana lands with a hook. Voetzool tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pittana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voetzool.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voetzool has Pittana up against the cage in a clinch.
Pittana tries to circle away but Voetzool has him pinned against the cage.
Voetzool lands an elbow inside that Pittana shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pittana takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Voetzool.
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pittana avoids it.
Pittana managing to block the knees to the body from Voetzool.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Voetzool is controlling him.
Voetzool has Pittana pressed against the cage, preventing Pittana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pittana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Voetzool using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Voetzool with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pittana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voetzool tries to work over Pittana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voetzool missing with knees to the body.
Voetzool lands an elbow just above Pittana 's eye.
Voetzool creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Voetzool cracks Pittana with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voetzool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voetzool using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Voetzool creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pittana's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Voetzool.
Voetzool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pittana is defending well for now.
Pittana blocks an elbow strike.
Voetzool trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Voetzool obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Pittana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Voetzool missing with knees to the body.
Pittana is trying to push Voetzool away but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Voetzool keeps control of Pittana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Voetzool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Pittana blocks an elbow strike.
Pittana wants to break free but Voetzool has control.
Pittana wants to get back to striking at distance but Voetzool won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voetzool lands an elbow inside.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage.
Voetzool unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pittana tries to break free but Voetzool pushes him back against the cage.
Voetzool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage.
Pittana tries to circle away but Voetzool has him pinned against the cage.
Voetzool gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Voetzool misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Voetzool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pittana is defending well for now.
Voetzool utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage.
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pittana avoids it.
Alessandro Pittana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the head but Pittana blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voetzool throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pittana blocks it with crossed arms.
Voetzool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pittana's efforts to push away.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Voetzool is controlling him.
Voetzool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pittana avoids it.
Voetzool prevents Pittana from breaking the clinch.
Voetzool digs a right hand into Pittana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pittana's gas tank.
Henk Voetzool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pittana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voetzool has Pittana pressed against the cage, preventing Pittana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Voetzool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pittana is defending well for now.
Voetzool prevents Pittana from breaking the clinch.
Pittana can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch but Voetzool keeps him there for the moment.
Pittana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voetzool with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pittana is trying to push Voetzool away but Voetzool has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henk Voetzool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Voetzool 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henk Voetzool!
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