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TCA 61 - Pearsen Vs Mendez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamal Abahalani Kampur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aziz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lowkey- Long Live Palestine. 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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144 lbs
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146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kareem Aziz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kamal Abahalani Kampur!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aziz ducks under a wild hook from Abahalani Kampur.
No joy there for Abahalani Kampur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aziz looks to score with a jab to the body but Abahalani Kampur is just out of range.
Abahalani Kampur throws a big shot that misses.
Aziz throws a series of punches but Abahalani Kampur avoids them all with ease.
Abahalani Kampur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aziz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abahalani Kampur thows a body shot but no joy.
Aziz misses with a double jab
and Abahalani Kampur counters with a stiff right hand.
Aziz lands a right hook to the body.
Aziz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abahalani Kampur.
Aziz defending well as Abahalani Kampur loads up on a big left hand.
Aziz throws a one two combo.
Aziz lands a lovely overhand right.
Abahalani Kampur decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aziz is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Abahalani Kampur is tapping! Great win for Aziz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kareem Aziz!
Our winner, Kareem Aziz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mario Galaxy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Galaxy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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165 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Galaxy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Duplesris!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galaxy throws a combination that misses
so Duplesris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Duplesris trying to control the position from guard on top but Galaxy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duplesris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galaxy looking for a guillotine here but Duplesris defends easily.
Galaxy working for a triangle but Duplesris defends it easily.
Duplesris trying to control but Galaxy is working from the bottom.
Duplesris should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Galaxy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duplesris passes into half guard.
Duplesris prevents Galaxy from standing back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duplesris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Duplesris trying to control the action but Galaxy is working from the bottom.
Galaxy looking for submissions off his back.
Duplesris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Galaxy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duplesris slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Galaxy is staying active underneath Duplesris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Seth Duplesris wasn't active enough on the ground.
Galaxy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duplesris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galaxy looks to land a combination but Duplesris avoids it well.
Galaxy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duplesris counters with a two punch combo.
Galaxy throws a combination that misses
and Duplesris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duplesris stalks Galaxy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Galaxy's face. Galaxy staggers backwards, shaken.
Galaxy misses with a combination
and Duplesris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Galaxy's knee momentarily.
Galaxy is breathing heavily.
Duplesris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Galaxy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duplesris counters with a thumping low kick.
Duplesris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Galaxy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duplesris counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galaxy can't break the clinch.
Galaxy can't break the clinch.
Duplesris looking to stall.
Galaxy wants to get back to striking at distance but Duplesris won't allow it.
Galaxy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galaxy throws a combination that misses
and Duplesris counters with a left and a right that stings Galaxy.
Galaxy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duplesris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Duplesris lands with a kick to the temple. Galaxy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Duplesris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galaxy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duplesris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duplesris tries to clinch but Galaxy is having none of it.
Duplesris throws a nice looking combination but Galaxy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galaxy throws a combination that misses
and Duplesris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galaxy being controlled here, momentarily.
Galaxy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galaxy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duplesris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Seth Duplesris has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Duplesris shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Duplesris 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.
Galaxy throws a combination that misses
and Duplesris counters with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Galaxy misses.
Galaxy misses with a combination
and Duplesris counters with a left and a right that stings Galaxy.
Duplesris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Galaxy misses with a combination
and Duplesris counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Galaxy!
Galaxy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galaxy tries to get out of the position.
Duplesris lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Galaxy has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duplesris has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Galaxy right now.
Seth Duplesris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duplesris is riding his opponent, not letting Galaxy buck him off.
Duplesris trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
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.
Duplesris controlling the position well here. Galaxy rolled but Duplesris kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Seth Duplesris wasn't active enough on the ground.
Galaxy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Duplesris to counter with a crisp jab.
Galaxy lands a lovely overhand right.
Duplesris closes the distance and clinches up with Galaxy, looking for a takedown. Duplesris pushes Galaxy against the cage but Galaxy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Galaxy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duplesris counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Galaxy's guard now.
Galaxy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duplesris on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galaxy being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galaxy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duplesris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duplesris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Galaxy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galaxy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duplesris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duplesris passes Galaxy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duplesris is keen to just control but Galaxy is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Duplesris is working for a kimura but Galaxy is defending it quite comfortably.
Duplesris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Duplesris is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Galaxy!
Galaxy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Duplesris controlling the pace for now.
Duplesris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Galaxy looks a forlorn figure.
Duplesris looking to control but Galaxy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galaxy is trying to reverse the position but instead Duplesris has taken his back - oops!
Duplesris is riding his opponent, not letting Galaxy buck him off.
Duplesris is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Galaxy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Duplesris has his arm under Galaxy's chin here. Game over son! Duplesris squeezes tightly and Galaxy is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seth Duplesris!
Seth Duplesris got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grimm Klosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanna Barbara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanna Barbara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grimm Klosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanna Barbara!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klosh moves into the clinch.
Klosh working Barbara over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbara.
Klosh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Klosh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Klosh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barbara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbara tries to free his leg and advance position but Klosh is retaining full guard.
Klosh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barbara off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klosh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klosh has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grimm Klosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klosh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barbara but Barbara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grimm Klosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbara swats away the attempt to clinch by Klosh.
Klosh shoots in for a double leg but Barbara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klosh at a distance.
Klosh is breathing heavily.
Klosh slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klosh doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbara circles away.
Klosh has a takedown stuffed.
Klosh darts in trying to clinch
and Barbara counters with an inside leg kick.
Barbara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbara throws a series of punches but Klosh moves out of range.
Barbara lands a leg kick that knocks Klosh off balance momentarily.
Barbara is looking to slow Klosh down with leg kicks.
Barbara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Klosh as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klosh's calf.
Barbara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbara lands a brutal head kick. Klosh looks out on his feet and Barbara throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hanna Barbara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sol Badguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Morgan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sol Badguy's chin.
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sol Badguy!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badguy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Badguy slips a straight right by Morgan.
Morgan throws a jab when Badguy was well out of range.
Badguy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Badguy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badguy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
Badguy dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
A swing and a miss from Badguy.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Badguy is out of range.
Badguy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Badguy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Badguy connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badguy pushes Morgan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badguy misses with the head strike.
Badguy landing knees to the body.
Badguy misses with a punch on the inside.
Badguy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Badguy fails to land.
Badguy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morgan managing to block the knees to the body from Badguy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badguy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Badguy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morgan or not.
Badguy connects with a knee to the head.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Badguy won't allow it.
Morgan jumps guard but Badguy stands there with Morgan around his waist. Morgan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Badguy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan manages to pull guard.
Badguy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Badguy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sol Badguy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A jab from Badguy misses.
Badguy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Badguy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morgan is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badguy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Badguy throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Badguy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morgan.
Morgan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morgan there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Badguy doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Badguy throws a big shot that misses.
Badguy misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badguy.
Badguy ducks right into an uppercut from Morgan.
Morgan tries to bum rush Badguy with a series of wild strikes but Badguy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Badguy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Badguy ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Badguy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Badguy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Morgan moves out of range as Badguy strikes.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
Badguy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badguy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan throws a combination that misses
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Badguy misses its intended target.
Morgan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Badguy under the eye.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Badguy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, jab by Badguy - just one landing.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Badguy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badguy misses with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan lands a jab.
Badguy misses the jab.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badguy.
Badguy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sol Badguy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Morgan tries to bum rush Badguy with a series of wild strikes but Badguy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badguy lands a head shot.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badguy connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badguy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badguy cracks Morgan with a good jab.
Badguy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Badguy clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Badguy misses with a knee strike.
Badguy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morgan's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan blocks an uppercut.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Badguy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Badguy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Badguy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Badguy working aggressively here.
Badguy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Badguy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badguy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by Badguy.
Badguy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Badguy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morgan wants to break free but Badguy has control.
Badguy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badguy pushes Morgan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Badguy won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Badguy 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! This is the final round!
Badguy throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Badguy slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Badguy.
Dan Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badguy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morgan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morgan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Badguy smiles and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Badguy.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Badguy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Badguy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Badguy's shoulder, as Badguy tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan misses with a hook. Badguy ducked under it nicely.
Badguy loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Morgan defending well as Badguy loads up on a big left hand.
Badguy scores with a hook.
Badguy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Badguy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Badguy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Badguy to keep the fight standing.
Sol Badguy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sol Badguy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Badguy lands with a light punch inside.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dan Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan is trying to pull guard but Badguy has him pressed against the cage.
Badguy lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badguy lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Badguy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morgan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Badguy walks away with a smile on his face. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Badguy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Morgan throws a right hand that misses
letting Badguy counter with a right hand.
Badguy looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Badguy avoids it well.
Badguy misses with a straight right.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Badguy.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Badguy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Badguy scores with a jab.
Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Badguy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Badguy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Badguy throws out a powerful jab.
Morgan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Badguy. That one must have hurt.
Badguy tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but Badguy seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badguy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morgan throws a right hand that Badguy ducks under and follows up with a left that Badguy also avoids with ease.
Badguy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sol Badguy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Badguy 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Badguy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Zanico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enitan Olufunmilola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olufunmilola is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chase The Devil. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
143 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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34
143 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafael Zanico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enitan Olufunmilola!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanico shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olufunmilola pinned against the cage. Olufunmilola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olufunmilola shoots in but Zanico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Olufunmilola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zanico avoids it really well and circles away.
Olufunmilola shoots in for a double leg but Zanico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rafael Zanico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enitan Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Zanico as Olufunmilola shoots in.
Zanico throws a head kick that misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zanico enables Olufunmilola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zanico manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olufunmilola trying to control the position from guard on top but Zanico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zanico looking for a sweep. Not yet Zanico, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olufunmilola's guard.
Zanico slips nicely into half guard.
Zanico tries to pass to full mount but Olufunmilola defends it.
Zanico is working for a kimura but Olufunmilola is defending it quite comfortably.
Zanico will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zanico wants to work for an arm triangle but Olufunmilola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zanico prevents Olufunmilola from standing back up.
Zanico is working for a kimura but Olufunmilola is defending it quite comfortably.
Olufunmilola wants to improve his position but Zanico is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanico seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Olufunmilola is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zanico's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zanico's back!
Zanico is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Olufunmilola 's hooks.
Olufunmilola controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zanico can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola looking to control but Zanico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zanico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zanico avoids a series of strikes thrown by Olufunmilola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola lands a nice shot to the head.
Olufunmilola trying to control but Zanico is having none of it.
Zanico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Olufunmilola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zanico is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olufunmilola working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Olufunmilola 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.
Olufunmilola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zanico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olufunmilola shoots for a double leg takedown but Zanico sprawls well. He's pushed Olufunmilola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zanico is looking to clinch but Olufunmilola is avoiding it.
Zanico looks to clinch
and Zanico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olufunmilola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Olufunmilola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zanico keeps the fight on the outside.
Zanico throws a head kick that misses
and Olufunmilola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zanico won't be happy with that.
Zanico is trying to improve his position.
Olufunmilola advances to mount.
Enitan Olufunmilola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olufunmilola controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufunmilola misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zanico sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Olufunmilola works his way into side control.
Zanico is trying to work for a sweep but Olufunmilola has mounted him!
Zanico has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Olufunmilola throwing damaging strikes from the back! Zanico could be in trouble here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola is persistently looking for the submission but Zanico is defending it well.
Olufunmilola working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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!
Zanico avoids the strikes from Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zanico has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola doesn't have the hooks in and Zanico manages to turn into his guard.
Olufunmilola working a defensive guard here.
Zanico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olufunmilola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zanico is working hard here to advance position.
Olufunmilola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zanico won't allow Olufunmilola to get back to his feet.
Olufunmilola looking to control.
Zanico thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Olufunmilola keeping full guard, as Zanico tries to pass.
Olufunmilola wants to sweep but no luck.
Zanico tries to free his leg and advance position but Olufunmilola is retaining full guard.
Olufunmilola manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Olufunmilola wants to control the pace but Zanico is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Olufunmilola 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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zanico.
Zanico closes the distance looking to clinch
and Olufunmilola counters with a big head kick but Zanico shrugs it off.
Zanico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olufunmilola shoots for a double leg takedown but Zanico sprawls well. He's pushed Olufunmilola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Olufunmilola fails to land the takedown.
Olufunmilola wants to clinch.
Zanico keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rafael Zanico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enitan Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Olufunmilola tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zanico's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Zanico's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zanico is trying to get back to half guard.
Zanico sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Olufunmilola moves nicely into side control.
Zanico stops Olufunmilola from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zanico!
Zanico is squirming around, avoiding Olufunmilola's attempts to control the action.
Zanico regains half guard.
Olufunmilola frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zanico is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zanico has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zanico!
Zanico looking to pass the guard.
Rafael Zanico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olufunmilola trying to strike off his back.
Zanico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zanico looking to pass the guard.
Olufunmilola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanico trying to move into half guard but instead Olufunmilola has managed to sweep!
Olufunmilola looking to sit in guard and control but Zanico gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zanico looking to pass the guard.
Olufunmilola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olufunmilola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zanico's guard.
Zanico keeping moving, preventing Olufunmilola from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olufunmilola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zanico has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olufunmilola has managed to get both his arms back between Zanico's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enitan Olufunmilola.
Well Olufunmilola 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Olufunmilola!
A very excited looking Enitan Olufunmilola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Massive Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Zombie (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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22
168 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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27
160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Massive Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie throws a series of strikes that have Destruction backpedaling.
Destruction shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zombie but Zombie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Destruction closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zombie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Destruction.
Zombie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Destruction. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zombie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Destruction connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destruction lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zombie down.
Destruction working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Destruction looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zombie is avoiding damage well.
Zombie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zombie dodges the ground and pound from Destruction.
Destruction fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Destruction crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction working the ground and pound but Zombie is defending the strikes.
Destruction lands a few punches from side control.
Zombie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Destruction lands a few punches from side control.
Destruction has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Destruction landing strikes.
Destruction is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zombie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction cracks Zombie with a big right hand but Zombie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Destruction connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zombie some visible discomfort.
Zombie is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Destruction's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zombie is still in real trouble! Can Destruction finish him?
Destruction cracks Zombie with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Destruction immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Zombie is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Destruction!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Massive Destruction!
An intense looking Massive Destruction took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Don't be scared homie !'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khgerty Godo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Egardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
165 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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22
154 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khgerty Godo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Egardo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Godo misses.
Godo swats away the attempt to clinch by Egardo.
Egardo lands a slapping body shot.
Egardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godo throws out the jab.
Godo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Egardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Egardo as he connects with a hook.
Egardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Godo throws a series of strikes that have Egardo backpedaling.
It looks like Fernando Egardo has been cut.
Egardo misses with a few strikes there.
Egardo is looking to clinch but Godo is avoiding it.
Egardo slips under a jab from Godo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egardo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Egardo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Godo on the side of the head.
Egardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Godo throws a jab but it's blocked by Egardo.
Godo tries to keep at a distance but Egardo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Egardo tries to throw a body punch but Godo avoids it by throwing Egardo back against the cage.
Godo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Egardo.
Egardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Godo backwards.
Godo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Godo takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Khgerty Godo has been cut.
Godo scores with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Egardo.
Godo trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egardo pushes off an throws an elbow but Godo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Godo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egardo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Godo is looking to control Egardo's arms but Egardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Godo has his back to the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Godo obliges.
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 real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Egardo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Godo's defenses.
Still in the clinch, Egardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Godo looking to throw knees to the head but Egardo is blocking nicely.
Egardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Godo backwards.
Egardo pushes off an throws an elbow but Godo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Egardo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Godo takes a shot to the head.
Godo dodges an elbow strike from Egardo.
Egardo pushes Godo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godo dodges an elbow strike from Egardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Godo backwards.
Egardo working aggressively here.
Godo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Egardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Egardo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Godo takes an elbow to the temple.
Egardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Godos head.
Godo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Godo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Egardo blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godo.
Godo is working Egardo over against the cage.
Godo is trying to maintain a safe position but Egardo gets an underhook and turns Godo into the cage.
Egardo lands a shoulder strike.
Godo tries to stall but Egardo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Egardo pushes Godo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Egardo lands a right hand.
Godo dodges an elbow strike from Egardo.
Godo blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Godo looking to slow down the pace here.
Godo dodges an elbow strike from Egardo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godo blocks an elbow strike from Egardo.
Egardo tries to throw a body punch but Godo avoids it by throwing Egardo back against the cage.
Egardo throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Godo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Egardo throws an elbow that misses.
Egardo lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Egardo throws an elbow but misses.
Godo wants to stall.
Egardo pushes off an throws an elbow but Godo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Egardo throws an elbow that misses.
Godo takes an elbow to the temple.
Egardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fernando Egardo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Egardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egardo throws an elbow that misses.
Egardo misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Egardo fails to land.
Godo blocks the elbow strike.
Godo blocks an elbow strike.
Egardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Egardo misses with an elbow over the top.
Godo lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Egardo throws an elbow but misses.
Godo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Egardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Godo.
Godo avoiding damage as Egardo throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Egardo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Godo's brow.
Egardo managing to block the knees to the body from Godo.
Egardo tries to work over Godo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Egardo avoiding damage as Godo throws knees to the body.
Egardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Godo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godo missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Egardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Egardo lands a shoulder strike.
Egardo lands an elbow just above Godo 's eye.
Egardo has a couple of punches blocked by Godo.
Godo blocks an uppercut.
Egardo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Egardo misses with a punch to the body.
Egardo has a couple of punches blocked by Godo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egardo.
Egardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Godo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fernando Egardo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Egardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Egardo lands a shoulder strike.
Godo tries to throw a body punch but Egardo avoids it by throwing Godo back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Godo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Egardo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Egardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godo backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egardo lands with a short shot to the head.
Egardo managing to block the knees to the body from Godo.
Godo wants to stall.
Godo blocks the elbow strike.
Godo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godo avoiding damage as Egardo throws knees to the body.
Godo stalls.
Egardo lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godo.
Godo digs a right hand into Egardo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Egardo's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egardo.
Egardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Godo scores a nice knee to the body.
Egardo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Egardo scores with a shot to the side of Godo's head.
Godo blocks an uppercut.
Godo is stalling here.
Godo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Egardo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Godo wants to stall.
Egardo avoiding damage as Godo throws knees to the body.
Egardo throws a head punch that misses.
Egardo lands a body punch.
Egardo pushes Godo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egardo scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egardo blocks a body shot from Godo.
Godo slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Egardo.
Egardo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Egardo letting Godo take a breather here.
Egardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godo is looking to control Egardo's arms but Egardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Godo has his back to the cage.
Godo tries to land a knee to the head but Egardo blocks with his arms.
Egardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Godo backwards.
Egardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Egardo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Egardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Godo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Egardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Godo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Egardo avoids it.
Egardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Godo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Egardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Godo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Egardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Egardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godo moves away.
Godo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Godo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egardo wants to clinch up but Godo keeps it at a distance.
Egardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godo.
Godo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Egardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Godo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Godo throws a body punch but Egardo moves out of range.
Godo throws a right hand that misses
and Egardo counters with a nice body shot.
Fernando Egardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egardo swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godo was well out of range. Poor timing from Egardo.
Egardo throws a hook but Godo blocks it.
Egardo cracks Godo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Godo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Egardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Egardo.
Egardo throws a body punch but Godo moves out of range.
Egardo thows a body shot but no joy.
Godo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khgerty Godo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Egardo misses the target.
Godo connects with a single shot there.
Egardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godo.
Godo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Godo moves out of range as Egardo strikes.
Fernando Egardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egardo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Godo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Egardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Godo tries to clinch up.
Godo tries to close the distance and clinch but Egardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Egardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Godo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Godo moves out of range of the strikes.
Godo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Godo.
Egardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Egardo tries to clinch but Godo is having none of it.
Egardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Egardo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Egardo lunges at Godo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Godo's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Egardo.
Godo swings for the body but Egardo moves out of range.
Egardo lands with a cross.
Egardo lands a lovely overhand right.
Godo misses with a left hand
and Egardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Godo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Egardo, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godo doesn't manage to clinch there - Egardo circles away.
Godo swings for the body but Egardo moves out of range.
Fernando Egardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Egardo has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Egardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Egardo 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Egardo!
A victorious Fernando Egardo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake The Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa has chosen mindshift genki sudo as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The Bulldog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Bulldog tries to avoid it but Ishikawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Bulldog to the ground. The Bulldog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Bulldog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ishikawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Bulldog.
The Bulldog lands a head kick. Ishikawa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Akira Ishikawa has been cut.
Ishikawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ishikawa closes the distance and clinches up with The Bulldog, looking for a takedown. Ishikawa pushes The Bulldog against the cage but The Bulldog circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
The Bulldog is trying to break the clinch but Ishikawa is controlling him.
Ishikawa can't get the takedown.
Jake The Bulldog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
The Bulldog trying to land knees to the body.
The Bulldog tries to break free but Ishikawa pushes him back against the cage.
Ishikawa managing to block the knees to the body from The Bulldog.
The Bulldog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishikawa lands a high kick!
It looks like Jake The Bulldog has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishikawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Bulldog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa scores with a takedown into The Bulldog's guard.
Ishikawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Bulldog's guard.
Ishikawa is trying to control the action in half guard but The Bulldog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Bulldog looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ishikawa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ishikawa trying to control the action but The Bulldog is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa wants to work for an arm triangle but The Bulldog is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ishikawa controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bulldog throws a low kick, looking for Ishikawa's leg but Ishikawa calmly moves out of range.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up but The Bulldog circles away and keeps his distance.
Ishikawa rushes The Bulldog and presses him up against the cage.
The Bulldog has had enough of the clinch but Ishikawa keeps him there for the moment.
The Bulldog manages to break the clinch.
Ishikawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Ishikawa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ishikawa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ishikawa is trying to get an arm triangle but The Bulldog is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishikawa is looking to take a break and control but The Bulldog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ishikawa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for The Bulldog!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ishikawa extends the arm and The Bulldog is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Ishikawa!
After the big win, Akira Ishikawa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Pearsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez has chosen Juno Reactor - Pistolero as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitchell Pearsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearsen with a jab.
Pearsen misses with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mendez.
Mendez connects with a body shot that sends Pearsen's belly button to the back.
Mendez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pearsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearsen lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendez lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearsen is looking to clinch but Mendez is avoiding it.
Pearsen pushes Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendez digs a right hand underneath Pearsen's ribcage. Pearsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pearsen misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mendez.
A right handed body shot lands from Mendez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearsen.
Mendez digs a right hand into Pearsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pearsen's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez blocks an uppercut.
Mendez is looking to control Pearsen's arms but Pearsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mendez has his back to the cage.
Mendez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendez is trying to stall.
Pearsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearsen misses with some punches.
Mendez lands with a right to the head.
Mendez keeps control of Pearsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendez tries to work over Pearsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mendez misses with some punches.
Mendez has Pearsen pushed against the cage.
Pearsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearsen trying to control the position but instead, Mendez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pearsen into the cage.
Pearsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen looking to slow down the pace here.
Pearsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendez misses with the head strike.
Pearsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendez looking to slow down the pace here.
Mendez blocking some punches.
Pearsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendez is looking to control Pearsen's arms but Pearsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mendez has his back to the cage.
Pearsen taking a breather.
Mendez misses with a body punch.
Mendez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendez stalling against the cage.
Pearsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A left hand lands to the body for Mendez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez keeps control of Pearsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pearsen has a couple of punches blocked by Mendez.
Pearsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendez backwards.
Pearsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendez wants to clinch up but Pearsen keeps it at a distance.
Mendez moves into the clinch.
A short left from Pearsen.
A nice left hand lands by Pearsen.
Pearsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mendez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pearsen can't break the clinch.
Mendez gets through Pearsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendez misses with some punches.
Pearsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearsen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Pearsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mendez lands a hook that snaps the head of Pearsen backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearsen.
Pearsen tries to stall but Mendez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mendez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendez misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearsens head.
Mendez struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearsen controls his hands.
Mendez stalling in the clinch.
Mendez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearsen controlling the action here for a moment.
Mendez lands a body punch.
Pearsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearsen looking to stall.
Pearsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearsen successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enrique Mendez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pearsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pearsen misses with a straight left.
Pearsen throws an off balance right hand
and Mendez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pearsen thinking.
Pearsen misses with a looping right.
Mendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pearsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Pearsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell Pearsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendez misses with a wild combination.
Mendez defending well as Pearsen loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Pearsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Pearsen.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Pearsen.
Pearsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mendez.
Mendez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearsen backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mendez.
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!
Mendez blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Mendez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendez.
Pearsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mendez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mendez tries to work over Pearsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearsen's elbow.
Mendez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mendez misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mendez misses with the head strike.
Pearsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Enrique Mendez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pearsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pearsen is trying to force a seperation but Mendez has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearsen.
Pearsen tries to pull guard but Mendez holds him up against the cage and eventually Pearsen drops back down to his feet.
Pearsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mendez.
A head punch on the inside from Mendez fails to land.
Pearsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mendez blocks an uppercut.
Pearsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pearsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pearsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendez.
Pearsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Mendez does no damage.
Mendez lands with a hook. Pearsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Enrique Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pearsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen misses the jab.
Mendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mendez defending well as Pearsen loads up on a big left hand.
Pearsen slips a jab and a cross from Mendez.
Pearsen tries to clinch up
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearsen throws out the jab.
Mendez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mendez slips a straight right by Pearsen.
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearsen throws out the jab.
A big left from Pearsen misses.
Pearsen looks to land a left hand but Mendez moved out of range nicely.
Pearsen lands with a hook. Mendez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendez.
Sloppy strikes from Mendez. Those never looked like landing.
Pearsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pearsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mendez feints a jab promting Pearsen to slip. Mendez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pearsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mendez slips a straight right by Pearsen.
Pearsen wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
Mendez misses with a wild body shot.
Pearsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pearsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendez.
Pearsen slips a jab and a cross from Mendez.
Pearsen thuds his right hand into Mendez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mendez finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearsen's head.
Pearsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pearsen throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Pearsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mitchell Pearsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pearsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearsen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pearsen tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
Pearsen throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Mendez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendez duly obliges.
Pearsen is rocked!
Pearsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Oh Pearsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendez works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearsen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mendez gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Mendez!
Enrique Mendez is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Enrique Mendez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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