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The Smashes: Round 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Punchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punchy comes into the arena with Trent From Punchy blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent Punchy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Davies!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Davies.
Davies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Punchy cracks a nice hook into Davies's ribs.
Punchy lands a lovely overhand right.
Davies just misses with a punch to the body.
Davies tries to move into range but Punchy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Punchy slips a jab and a cross from Davies.
Davies looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Punchy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davies's guard.
Punchy trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom.
Punchy looking to sit in guard and control but Davies gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Punchy has his foot on Davies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davies works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Davies has passed into half guard!
Davies is controlling the pace.
Davies trying to control from half guard but Punchy is working away.
Davies wants to stand but Punchy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy trying to get back to full guard but Davies takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Punchy wants to hold on but Davies pushes him away.
Punchy can't escape the position.
Punchy is working hard here to advance position.
Davies throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davies working Punchy over with strikes here.
Davies controlling from the full mount.
Davies thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Davies thowing shots but they're missing.
Punchy is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Davies working for a submission but Punchy is keeping him at bay.
Davies throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davies 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.
Davies sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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 Trent Punchy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Punchy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Punchy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Punchy is looking to slow Davies down with leg kicks.
Punchy throws a body kick that misses.
Davies closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Punchy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Davies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Punchy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davies seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Punchy tries to roll over but Davies keeps him under control.
Davies wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Punchy wants to control but Davies is keeping busy.
Davies wants to free his trapped foot but Punchy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davies not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Punchy looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy is looking to control Davies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Punchy avoid being mounted?
Davies trying to control the pace.
Punchy wants to control but Davies is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Punchy misses with a body shot.
Davies has closed the distance and engaged Punchy in a clinch.
Punchy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Punchy seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Davies is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Maybe Punchy would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Davies pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies wants to stand but Punchy is controlling the position.
Davies manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Punchy blocking the ground and pound.
Punchy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Davies tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Davies prevents Punchy from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punchy tries to hold on but Davies postures up.
Punchy is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Davies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Punchy misses.
Davies throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Punchy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davies wants to pass the guard but Punchy is keeping the position.
Davies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davies decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Punchy, up you get!
Davies takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Punchy connects with a high kick.
Davies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davies successfully pulls guard.
Davies has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Punchy has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Punchy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davies, who protects the arm well.
Davies is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Punchy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Davies sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Punchy stops Davies from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy wants to take a breather but Davies is having none of it.
Punchy is really struggling to control Davies but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Davies wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punchy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trent Punchy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Davies swings widly with a right hand
and Punchy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Davies closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Punchy did well to prevent Davies getting side control.
Davies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Punchy trying to hold on to Davies's head to control him but Davies postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punchy tries to roll over but Davies keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Punchy defends it well.
Punchy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davies trying to control but Punchy is working from the bottom.
Punchy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Punchy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davies has picked Punchy up and slammed him! Punchy can't keep hold of the triangle and Davies manages to pass to side control!
Punchy tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies in side control, throwing shots but Punchy defends.
Davies moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Punchy tries to buck Davies off but Davies is having none of it.
Davies controls the position from side control.
Davies working the ground and pound but Punchy is defending the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Davies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davies has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Davies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Warne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Taggart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Warne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Taggart!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taggart is trying to defend but Warne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Taggart looking for submissions off his back.
Taggart is trying to control but can't.
Warne lands strikes from half guard.
Taggart is looking for a sweep. Warne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taggart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Warne cracks Taggart with a solid left hand.
Taggart trying to control the position.
Warne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warne scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taggart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Warne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taggart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warne has managed to get both his arms back between Taggart's legs - danger averted.
Warne cracks Taggart with a solid left hand.
Taggart trying to keep a closed guard but Warne is proving a slippery customer.
Taggart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warne's guard.
Warne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taggart manages to get himself to full guard.
Taggart wants to hit a switch here but Warne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Taggart there!
Taggart is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warne lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Warne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taggart is looking to improve his position but Warne isn't that keen on the idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warne with a couple of short strikes.
Warne with shots to the head and body - Taggart looks very uncomfortable down there.
Taggart tries to reverse the position but Warne maintains control.
Warne is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taggart is in a horrible position here. Warne smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Taggart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Warne looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taggart is looking to improve his position but Warne isn't that keen on the idea.
Warne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taggart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Warne is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Warne working the ground and pound effectively.
Taggart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Warne lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Warne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Warne lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Warne in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Warne lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Warne lands a heavy elbow.
Warne controlling the pace for now.
Taggart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warne lands a big elbow.
Taggart takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taggart is looking to get to half guard.
Warne lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Warne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taggart takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Taggart.
Taggart looks to land a body kick but Warne moved away.
Warne throws the left hand but Taggart avoids the punch easily.
Taggart lands a glancing blow to the side of Warne's head.
Warne swats away the attempt to clinch by Taggart.
Taggart throws the kick towards the body but Warne avoids it.
Warne takes a swing at Taggart's ribcage but misses.
Taggart tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Taggart with that takedown attempt.
Taggart lands a nice looking kick to the body. Warne takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Warne.
Taggart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Taggart lands but Warne takes it in his stride.
Warne checks a low kick from Taggart.
Warne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warne checks a low kick from Taggart.
Taggart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warne.
Taggart looks to land a body kick but Warne moved away.
Taggart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Warne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Warne blocks a head kick by Taggart.
Taggart gets caught flat footed, as Warne shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Warne won't allow Taggart to sweep him here.
Warne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taggart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warne has managed to get both his arms back between Taggart's legs - danger averted.
Warne working some strikes from top position.
Warne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Warne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taggart wants to improve his position but instead Warne has moved into half guard.
Taggart is staying active underneath Warne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Warne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Taggart is working to get back to half guard.
Warne lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Warne.
Warne unloading with bombs!
Warne raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taggart manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Taggart tries to roll over but Warne keeps him under control.
Warne is controlling the pace.
Warne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Warne lands strikes from half guard.
Taggart regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warne working some strikes from top position.
Warne stopping the sweep attempt from Taggart.
Warne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Taggart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warne content to stall in guard here.
Warne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taggart wants to sweep here but Warne controlling him for the moment.
Shane Warne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warne trying to control but Taggart is working from the bottom.
Warne scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Warne dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Taggart lands a front kick.
Taggart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warne misses with a takedown attempt - Taggart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taggart lands a leg kick that knocks Warne off balance momentarily.
Warne misses with a body shot.
Warne shoots in looking for a takedown. Taggart tries to sprawl out of it but Warne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taggart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taggart takes a swing at Warne's ribcage but misses.
Taggart tries to clinch but Warne moves out of range.
Taggart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taggart misses with a leg kick
and Warne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taggart gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taggart is looking for a triangle but Warne pushes his legs off easily.
Warne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warne preventing the sweep.
Warne trying to control the position from guard on top but Taggart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taggart working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Warne has passed into half guard!
Taggart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taggart wants to sweep but Warne has passed to side control!
Warne trying to control the position but Taggart is working away.
Warne scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taggart is looking for a sweep.
Warne cracks Taggart with a big elbow.
Taggart tries to improve position but can't.
Warne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taggart can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taggart manages to work his way to half guard, despite Warne's best efforts.
Warne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taggart is looking to control Warne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taggart avoid being mounted?
Taggart is pressing down on Warne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taggart looking for a sweep. Not yet Taggart, not yet.
Warne scoring with some ground and pound.
Cole Taggart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Warne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taggart's guard.
Warne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Warne connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Taggart sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Taggart tries to roll over but Warne keeps him under control.
Warne winds up and cracks Taggart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taggart actively working from the bottom here.
Warne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taggart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warne is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Taggart!
Warne controlling from the full mount.
Taggart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Warne is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shane Warne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taggart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Warne postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Taggart looks a forlorn figure.
Warne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Warne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Warne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warne, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Warne!
After winning the bout, Shane Warne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson comes to the cage accompanied by Cog - Run. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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158 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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, Tony Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dawson keeping hold of Freeman's head, controlling as best he can.
Freeman is trying to control. Dawson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Freeman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Freeman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawson is looking to escape.
Dawson wants to control but Freeman is having none of it.
Freeman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawson is looking to escape.
Dawson wants to hold on but Freeman pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman working for a submission but Dawson is keeping him at bay.
Dawson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Freeman trying to control from Dawson's half guard. Dawson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Freeman postures up.
Dawson keeping full guard, as Freeman tries to pass.
Dawson is controlling Freeman's posture.
Dawson looking for a triangle here. Freeman is fighting it but it looks tight! Dawson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Freeman is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Dawson!
During a confident post fight interview, Tony Dawson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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162 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Davies!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Davies pushes him off.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davies shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Davies swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Davies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Davies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davies wants to stall.
Davies has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Davies looks winded!
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davies's efforts to push away.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davies avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Davies back against the cage.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Davies managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Davies takes a knee to the side of the body.
Davies is looking for a takedown.
Trent Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Davies.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davies.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Davies's ribcage.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith working Davies over with knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Davies up against the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith has Davies pressed against the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working Davies over with knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Davies's ribcage.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Davies won't want to take too many of those.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davies lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith working Davies over with knees to the body.
Davies tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Davies in a clinch.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davies is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davies.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davies.
Davies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davies's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith wants to clinch.
Davies shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davies's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davies tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith tries to clinch up but Davies circles away and keeps his distance.
Davies tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Davies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Davies circles away.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Davies swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Davies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Davies back into the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Davies is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trent Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Davies.
Davies is breathing heavily.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davies is defending well for now.
Davies is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davies can do to turn this around?
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davies lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davies is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davies has his back to the cage.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davies lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith just leaning against Davies, taking a breather.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Davies is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davies avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith working Davies over with knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Davies takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Trent Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Davies missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Davies won't want to take too many of those.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Davies takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tries to clinch there but Davies circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davies avoids the head kick by Smith.
Davies shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Smith keeping full guard, as Davies tries to pass.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Davies passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is not content to let Davies control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Davies is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Davies with a nice head shot there.
Davies postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davies chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith has his hands on Davies's head, controlling the position.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davies's guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies trying to control the position.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Davies uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Davies!
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davies.
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!
Davies working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith has control of Davies's left arm, preventing Davies from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Davies is having none of it.
Smith is trying to control the position but Davies postures up.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Davies is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davies's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Davies working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davies won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Davies postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davies scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Davies is having none of it.
Davies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davies.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Davies is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies working some strikes from top position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davies is one step ahead there.
Luke Davies has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davies is controlling him.
Davies makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davies throwing strikes but missing.
Davies scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is trying to keep Davies in close.
Smith managing to control the position.
Luke Davies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trent Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Davies.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Smith!
A relieved looking Trent Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clive Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Turbitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Churchill kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Australian National Anthem . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clive Churchill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Turbitt!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turbitt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Churchill counters with an outside leg kick.
Churchill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turbitt. That did some damage!
Churchill throws a leg kick that misses.
Turbitt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Churchill napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Churchill is not content to let Turbitt control the position.
Churchill looking for a sweep but Turbitt has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Turbitt has hold of Churchill's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Churchill manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turbitt wants to finish this one by submission but Churchill is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Turbitt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill can't escape the position.
Turbitt swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Turbitt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thai Tanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milk Nibbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thai Tanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Milk Nibbles!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nibbles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nibbles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tanic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tanic has escaped and now he's on top!
Tanic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tanic wants to control from the top but Nibbles keeps moving.
Nibbles is looking for a triangle but Tanic pushes his legs off easily.
Nibbles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanic is aware though and is defending well.
Nibbles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanic is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nibbles holds on and takes a little breather.
Tanic trying to control the position from guard on top but Nibbles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nibbles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibbles controls Tanic momentarily but Tanic frees himself.
Nibbles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tanic defends well.
Nibbles is looking for a triangle but Tanic pushes his legs off easily.
Tanic trying to control the position from guard on top but Nibbles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tanic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nibbles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tanic trying to control the position from guard on top but Nibbles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nibbles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nibbles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tanic postures up.
Tanic content to stall in guard here.
Nibbles wants to sweep here but Tanic controlling him for the moment.
Tanic content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thai Tanic wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nibbles blocks a head kick by Tanic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nibbles shoots in but Tanic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tanic lands a leg kick that knocks Nibbles off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nibbles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nibbles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tanic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tanic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nibbles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tanic was covering up waiting for the punch and Nibbles finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nibbles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nibbles trying to control but Tanic is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nibbles chips away with some ground and pound.
Tanic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nibbles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tanic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nibbles tries to hold on but Tanic pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nibbles is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nibbles tries to lock up and control but Tanic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tanic prevents Nibbles from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milk Nibbles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tanic scores with a spinning back kick!
Nibbles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanic. Tanic obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanic lands a head kick!
Tanic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nibbles at a distance.
Nibbles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nibbles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nibbles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanic's waist but Tanic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nibbles off to one side.
Nibbles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanic.
A head kick misses from Tanic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nibbles looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tanic controls Nibbles momentarily but Nibbles frees himself.
Tanic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tanic tries to get out of the position.
Tanic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nibbles postures up.
Nibbles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tanic's head.
Nibbles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tanic is looking to stand up but Nibbles isn't so interested in that idea.
Nibbles advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanic is trying to control but can't.
Tanic is defending against the submission attempts here by Nibbles.
Nibbles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tanic's head.
Nibbles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nibbles seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nibbles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nibbles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nibbles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nibbles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tanic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tanic has hold of Nibbles's hands but Nibbles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tanic won't allow Nibbles to pass to mount.
Nibbles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nibbles working the head and body with strikes.
Tanic is staying active underneath Nibbles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nibbles wants to pass the guard but Tanic is defending well.
Nibbles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tanic's head.
Milk Nibbles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nibbles wants to control but Tanic is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nibbles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nibbles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tanic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tanic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tanic is adopting a defensive guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nibbles postures up.
Nibbles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tanic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nibbles blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milk Nibbles 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!
Tanic moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tanic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nibbles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tanic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanic misses with a knee strike.
Nibbles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thai Tanic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milk Nibbles.
Tanic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Tanic.
Tanic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tanic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanic.
Tanic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nibbles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nibbles dives in and grabs Tanic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanic pushes down on Nibbles's head and hops out.
Tanic is looking to land body kicks.
Nibbles shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanic sprawls well. He's pushed Nibbles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thai Tanic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nibbles avoids the head kick by Tanic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanic.
Tanic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nibbles. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tanic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tanic lands with a good body shot.
Nibbles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nibbles fails with the takedown.
Thai Tanic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanic.
Nibbles keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nibbles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanic.
Nibbles on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nibbles tries to keep at a distance but Tanic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tanic lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanic.
Nibbles looking for a takedown.
Nibbles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nibbles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nibbles is looking for a takedown.
Nibbles takes an elbow to the temple.
Tanic connects with a knee to the head.
Tanic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tanic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tanic.
Tanic with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tanic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Milk Nibbles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nibbles's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thai Tanic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nibbles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milk Nibbles!
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