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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Hinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Rio!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Hinton misses.
Rio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hinton to the ground. Rio is now in Hinton's guard.
Rio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hinton trying to keep a closed guard but Rio is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Hinton.
Rio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hinton's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hinton defends it well.
Hinton looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rio wants to work for an arm triangle but Hinton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rio prevents Hinton from standing back up.
Rio is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dave Rio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rio moves into the clinch successfully.
Hinton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hinton uses from the top position.
Rio is adopting a defensive guard.
Hinton wants to stand but Rio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hinton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hinton being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dave Rio.
Rio slaps away a takedown attempt from Hinton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rio throws a low kick but Hinton avoids it.
Hinton looks to score with a jab to the body but Rio is just out of range.
Michael Hinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rio gets a takedown into half guard.
Rio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Rio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rio has a takedown stuffed.
Hinton swats away the attempt to clinch by Rio.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rio is defended easily by Hinton.
Rio avoids the head kick by Hinton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rio defends it nicely.
Rio swats away the attempt to clinch by Hinton.
Rio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rio controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dave Rio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hinton was covering up waiting for the punch and Rio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hinton is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Hinton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hinton was covering up waiting for the punch and Rio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rio looking to sit in guard and control but Hinton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rio trying to control the position here.
Hinton throws an elbow that misses. Rio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hinton's guard. Nice move by Rio!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hinton is keeping the position for now.
Hinton is looking to stand up but Rio isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michael Hinton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hinton sprawls well initially but Rio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hinton wants to get back to his feet.
Rio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dave Rio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hinton lands a high kick!
It looks like Dave Rio has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hinton moves to clinch but Rio breaks away
and Rio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hinton defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Rio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Rio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hinton gets caught napping as Rio dives in and scores a takedown. Hinton manages to retain guard.
Hinton keeping moving, preventing Rio from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dave Rio wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rio blocks the body kick.
Rio has a takedown stuffed.
Rio feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rio stops Hinton from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hinton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rio has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hinton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dave Rio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hinton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rio.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rio is looking for the choke from the back position but Hinton is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hinton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rio biding his time, controlling Hinton.
Michael Hinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dave Rio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A head kick misses from Hinton.
Rio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hinton avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hinton clinches with his opponent.
Rio prevents Hinton from breaking the clinch.
Hinton is trying to push Rio away but Rio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hinton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hinton was covering up waiting for the punch and Rio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Rio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Rio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fire comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Ruffneck. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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267 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Summers!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire drives through and clinches with Summers against the cage.
Fire manages to break the clinch.
Fire closes the distance and pushes Summers back into the cage.
Fire stops a takedown attempt from Summers.
Fire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fire manages to break the clinch.
Fire rushes Summers and presses him up against the cage.
Summers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Summers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frankie Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Summers.
Fire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fire connects with a body shot that sends Summers's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fire lands with an uppercut that bounces Summers off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Luke Summers has been cut.
Fire cracks Summers with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Summers looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fire finish him?
Summers is rocked!
Fire doesn't manage to clinch there - Summers circles away.
Summers is still on wobbly legs! Can Fire finish him?
Fire wants to clinch up but Summers keeps it at a distance.
Summers seems to have recovered his senses.
Summers gets tackled into the cage by Fire. Fire maintains the clinch.
Fire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Summers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Summers shoots in but no luck this time.
Summers looks winded!
Fire forces Summers back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Fire to work.
Fire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
OH! Summers has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Fire smells blood and charges in for the finish! Fire unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Summers sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frankie Fire!
Frankie Fire was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Gryphen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Enki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master Enki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Forrest Gryphen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Master Enki!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gryphen misses with a double jab
and Enki counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Forrest Gryphen has been cut.
Gryphen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gryphen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Enki is out of range.
Enki lands a nice hook to Gryphen's body. Gryphen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Enki misses.
A jab lands there for Enki.
Enki's corner calls for a 1-2. Enki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gryphen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Enki circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Gryphen does no damage.
Enki lands with a straight right. Gryphen didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Enki throws a series of punches but Gryphen moves out of range.
Gryphen throws a body kick that misses
and Enki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gryphen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Enki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gryphen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Enki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryphen throws a body kick that misses.
Enki fails to land with a series of punches.
Gryphen fails to land with a series of punches.
Gryphen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gryphen lands in his opponent's guard.
Enki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gryphen controls the pace.
Gryphen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Enki is keeping the position for now.
Enki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gryphen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Enki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gryphen defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gryphen wants to control from the top but Enki keeps moving.
Enki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gryphen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Enki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gryphen wants to control from the top but Enki keeps moving.
Enki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gryphen trying to control the position from guard on top but Enki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Forrest Gryphen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Enki scores with a jab to the head.
Enki feints and then cracks Gryphen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gryphen down.
Enki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gryphen throws a right and a left that Enki avoids nicely.
Gryphen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Enki. That did some damage!
Enki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gryphen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gryphen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Enki scores with a nice strike.
Gryphen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Enki looks to land a left hand but Gryphen moved out of range nicely.
Gryphen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Enki counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gryphen is fending him off so far but Enki persists. Nope, Gryphen circles away and we're back to standing.
Enki misses with the combination.
Enki lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enki throws a jab when Gryphen was well out of range.
Gryphen misses with a wild combination.
Enki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Enki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enki just misses with a punch to the body.
Forrest Gryphen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gryphen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Enki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gryphen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gryphen misses with the combination.
Enki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Enki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gryphen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Enki swinging wildly here.
Enki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Enki throws a right and a left that Gryphen avoids nicely.
Enki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Enki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gryphen throws a wild body kick that Enki sees coming a mile off.
Gryphen tried to score with a low kick but Enki checks it.
Gryphen moves out of range as Enki strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Enki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gryphen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enki shoots in looking for a takedown but Gryphen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Enki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Enki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryphen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Enki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Enki.
Gryphen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Enki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Enki misses with a looping left.
Gryphen tries a low kick but Enki avoids it.
Gryphen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Enki is pulling down on Gryphen's head. It's preventing any offense from Gryphen, at least for the moment.
Enki looking for a guillotine here but Gryphen defends easily.
Enki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gryphen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enki keeping moving, preventing Gryphen from controlling successfully.
Gryphen is really struggling to control Enki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Enki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gryphen is defending well. Enki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gryphen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Enki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Master Enki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tap Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dempsey (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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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tap Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Out.
Out tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Out. Dempsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dempsey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Out fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dempsey manages to avoid it.
Dempsey blocks the body kick.
Dempsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Out moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Out misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Out misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dempsey.
Out tries to bum rush Dempsey with a series of wild strikes but Dempsey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Out lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dempsey backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dempsey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Out.
Out scores with a spinning back kick!
Dempsey defending well as Out loads up on a big left hand.
Out throws a sloppy head kick and Dempsey moves out of range easily.
Dempsey moves away from the strike by Out.
Out misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dempsey.
Dempsey misses with a two punch combination.
Out is looking to wear down Dempsey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Out pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Out misses with a wild combination.
Dempsey scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Out. Those never looked like landing.
Tap Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Out misses with a two punch combination.
Out misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Out throws a right and a left that Dempsey avoids nicely.
Dempsey throws out a loose jab but Out uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Out.
Out throws a front kick aimed at Dempsey's knee but Dempsey avoids it well.
Out on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Out rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dempsey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dempsey blocks a head kick by Out.
A head kick misses from Out.
Out throws a body kick that misses.
Out throws a series of punches but Dempsey avoids them all with ease.
Out ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dempsey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Out lands a high kick!
Out lands with a kick to the temple. Dempsey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Dempsey cracks Out with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Out throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dempsey will feel that in the morning.
Dempsey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Out scores with a body shot.
Dempsey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Out.
Dempsey lands a slapping body shot.
Out takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Out is breathing heavily.
Out throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dempsey misses with a looping left.
Dempsey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Out walks into a stiff left hand from Dempsey.
A good leg kick by Out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tap Out dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dempsey moves out of range of the body kick.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that Out avoids nicely.
Out throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Out tries to land a front kick but Dempsey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Out throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Out.
Dempsey avoids the head kick by Out.
Dempsey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Out finds it's way round the side to connect with Dempsey's head.
Out tries a head kick but it misses.
Dempsey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dempsey.
Out slips a straight right by Dempsey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Out works Dempsey's body with a nice hook.
Dempsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Out.
Out fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Out takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dempsey throws a hook but Out avoids it easily.
Out looks to score with a jab to the body but Dempsey is just out of range.
Dempsey lands with an uppercut that bounces Out off the cage and back into range.
Out steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dempsey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dempsey. Out does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Out was well out of range. Poor timing from Dempsey.
Out fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dempsey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Dempsey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Out looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tap Out is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Out. Dempsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dempsey connects with a jab.
Dempsey misses with a looping left.
Out throws a head kick but Dempsey moves out of range.
Out looks to land a body kick but Dempsey moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey digs a good hook to Out's body.
Dempsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dempsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Out was well out of range. Poor timing from Dempsey.
Dempsey scores with a nice strike.
Out pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Out is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dempsey's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dempsey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tap Out is winning the standup battle so far.
Out dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
Out looks to score with a jab to the body but Dempsey is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Out dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
Out ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dempsey moves away.
Out swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dempsey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Out thinking.
Dempsey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Out ducks under a wild hook from Dempsey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dempsey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Out lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dempsey circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dempsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Out misses with a few strikes there.
Out tries a head kick but it misses.
Out uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dempsey.
Dempsey throws a shot from downtown. Out moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Out misses.
Out looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Out.
Dempsey takes a swing at Out's ribcage but misses.
Out scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Dempsey blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out cracks Dempsey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Out displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dempsey throws a sloppy head kick and Out moves out of range easily.
Out connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dempsey. Out does a little dance to reset his feet.
Out closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Out throws a combination that misses
and Dempsey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Out listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Out throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dempsey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Out takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Dempsey there.
Dempsey takes a swing at Out's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Out, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Out - that will leave a mark!
Out connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Out scores with a jab.
Out bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dempsey misses with a body shot.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that Out avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out throws out a leg kick but Dempsey moves out of range and Out only half commits.
Out uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dempsey.
Dempsey dodges the punch combination from Out.
Good exchange - Out coming out on top.
Dempsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dempsey misses with a wild combination.
Out throws a series of punches but Dempsey moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey throws the left hand but Out avoids the punch easily.
Out tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dempsey is able to avoid easily.
Out takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dempsey avoids the body shot from Out.
Out fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Out thows a body shot but no joy.
Dempsey punishes Out's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dempsey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Out throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tap Out.
Well Out has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tap Out!
An out of breath Tap Out thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Pelaez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelaez comes to the cage accompanied by Never gonna give you up-Rick Astley. 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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24
155 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
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30
160 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Pelaez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Woo!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelaez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Woo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pelaez keeping full guard, as Woo tries to pass.
Woo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pelaez keeping moving, preventing Woo from controlling successfully.
Pelaez being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Woo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pelaez's head.
Pelaez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pelaez working for a triangle but Woo defends it easily.
Woo pushes down on Pelaez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelaez trying to control here.
Woo is controlling the pace.
Woo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pelaez sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woo is trying to control the action in half guard but Pelaez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pelaez tries to get to full guard but Woo has control of the leg.
Woo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Woo is trying to work for a kimura but Pelaez is defending well.
Pelaez trying to hold on to Woo's head to control him but Woo postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pelaez actively working from the bottom here.
Woo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Woo trying to control from half guard but Pelaez is working away.
Pelaez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pelaez is looking for a sweep. Woo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woo is keen to just control but Pelaez is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelaez looking for submissions off his back.
Pelaez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Woo pulls his head out easily.
Woo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Pelaez tries to sprawl but Woo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pelaez is not content to let Woo control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Woo connects with a nice short shot to Pelaez's temple.
Pelaez is looking to improve his position.
Pelaez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Woo lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pelaez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pelaez tries to roll over but Woo keeps him under control.
Woo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pelaez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Woo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pelaez taking some punishment here, with Woo in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pelaez wants to improve his position but Woo is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Woo 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.
Pelaez doesn't manage to clinch there - Woo circles away.
Jason Pelaez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pelaez to the mat! Pelaez manages to get full guard.
Pelaez looking for subs off his back but Woo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Woo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pelaez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woo.
Pelaez with the active half guard here but Woo passes nicely into side control.
Pelaez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pelaez wants to control but Woo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pelaez wants to control but Woo postures up.
Woo trying to control the position but Pelaez is working away.
Woo working the head and body with strikes.
Woo is putting a hurting on Pelaez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Woo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnny Woo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woo lands an elbow.
Pelaez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woo is trying to get an arm triangle but Pelaez is defending well.
Pelaez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pelaez is trying to escape the position but Woo is controlling the position.
Woo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Woo scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelaez is looking for a sweep.
Woo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pelaez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Woo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pelaez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pelaez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pelaez is staying active underneath Woo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Woo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pelaez is just riding it out for now. Woo eventually gives up the hold.
Pelaez tries to get to full guard but Woo has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelaez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woo's back!
Pelaez not allowing Woo to control his hands.
Woo trying to get back to his feet but Pelaez is in full control for now.
Woo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Woo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pelaez goes for an armbar but Woo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Woo.
Woo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pelaez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Woo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pelaez.
Woo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelaez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Woo connects with a decent elbow.
Woo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pelaez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pelaez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Woo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woo scoring with strikes but Pelaez is staying in there.
Pelaez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Woo dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Woo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Woo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Woo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Woo trying to control the action but Pelaez is working from the bottom.
Woo is thwarting Pelaez's attempts to control the position.
Woo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pelaez wants to get back to full guard.
Pelaez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Woo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pelaez is not content to let Woo control the position.
Woo working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woo tries to pass to full mount but Pelaez defends it.
Woo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pelaez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Woo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pelaez actively working from the bottom here.
Woo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pelaez actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pelaez is not content to let Woo control the position.
Woo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pelaez defends it well.
Pelaez is refusing to be controlled, as Woo sits in half guard.
Pelaez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Woo is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Woo slips a nice elbow through Pelaez's hands, connecting with Pelaez's forehead.
Woo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pelaez!
Woo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woo working the ground and pound effectively.
Woo is landing with some decent strikes but Pelaez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Pelaez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice elbow there by Woo.
Woo postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Pelaez badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Woo around the waist but Woo pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Woo is the winner by TKO! Woo jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Woo!
Johnny Woo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Blood Bank ($10) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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20
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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31
248 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Summers!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mir!
Mir regains half guard.
Summers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mir wants to get back to full guard.
Mir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mir moves into full guard.
Mir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mir trying to keep a closed guard but Summers is proving a slippery customer.
Summers looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Summers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mir lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Summers!
Summers wants to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
Mir trying to control but Summers is having none of it.
Mir swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Mir!
A victorious Frank Mir 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenton Meeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Muay Thai fight music. Fenton Meeks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
152 lbs
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32
154 lbs
23 - 16 - 0 |
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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
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fenton Meeks!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaowanungkarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meeks misses with a head kick.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chaowanungkarn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meeks.
Meeks connects with a right hand. Chaowanungkarn shakes it off.
Meeks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fenton Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaowanungkarn moves away from the strike by Meeks.
Meeks clinches with his opponent.
Meeks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meeks avoids it.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks scores with a shot to the side of Chaowanungkarn's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Meeks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn lands an elbow inside.
Chaowanungkarn has a couple of punches blocked by Meeks.
Chaowanungkarn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meeks struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaowanungkarn controls his hands.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
Meeks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meeks lands with a right to the head.
Meeks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Chaowanungkarn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meeks slowing the pace effectively.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the head but Meeks blocks with his arms.
Meeks blocking some punches.
Chaowanungkarn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meeks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Meeks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Meeks.
Chaowanungkarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chaowanungkarn fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaowanungkarn trying to stall but Meeks improves his position.
Meeks is trying to stall.
Chaowanungkarn throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to stall.
Meeks stalling in the clinch but Chaowanungkarn improves position.
A short uppercut from Meeks.
Meeks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meeks can't find room to land a body shot as Chaowanungkarn controls the action.
Meeks lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn working aggressively here.
Meeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaowanungkarn's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chaowanungkarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meeks's brow.
Meeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from Meeks.
Chaowanungkarn misses with the head strike.
Chaowanungkarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Meeks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn lands an elbow inside.
Meeks avoiding damage.
Meeks avoids a wild elbow strike from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chaowanungkarn tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Chaowanungkarn back against the cage.
Meeks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Meeks wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meeks is defending well for now.
Chaowanungkarn dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks blocks an elbow strike from Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaowanungkarn avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn looking to slow down the pace here.
Chaowanungkarn tries to work over Meeks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meeks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaowanungkarn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Meeks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meeks avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meeks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn lands an elbow just above Meeks 's eye.
Chaowanungkarn looking to slow down the pace here.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a knee strike.
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 Suchart Chaowanungkarn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meeks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaowanungkarn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meeks to score with a decent uppercut.
Chaowanungkarn dodges the punch combination from Meeks.
Meeks connects with the punch.
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice shot to the body.
Chaowanungkarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaowanungkarn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Meeks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chaowanungkarn backwards.
Chaowanungkarn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chaowanungkarn dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chaowanungkarn throws an elbow but misses.
Chaowanungkarn tries to stall but Meeks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks throws a head punch that misses.
Meeks throws a head punch that misses.
Meeks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
Meeks lands an uppercut.
Chaowanungkarn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meeks throws a head punch that misses.
Chaowanungkarn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meeks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chaowanungkarn backwards.
Meeks tries to stall but Chaowanungkarn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chaowanungkarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meeks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaowanungkarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Chaowanungkarn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meeks blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Meeks.
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 bit of stalling here from Meeks.
Meeks lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meeks is working Chaowanungkarn over against the cage.
Meeks lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Meeks.
Meeks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the head but Meeks blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chaowanungkarn obliges.
Chaowanungkarn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meeks blocks it with crossed arms.
Meeks avoiding damage.
Meeks cracks Chaowanungkarn with a nice body shot.
Chaowanungkarn tries a body shot but Meeks blocks it.
Chaowanungkarn slowing the pace effectively.
Meeks avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Meeks.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chaowanungkarn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Chaowanungkarn.
Stalling in the clinch from Meeks.
Meeks trying to control the position but instead, Chaowanungkarn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Meeks into the cage.
Chaowanungkarn pushes Meeks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meeks's defenses.
Chaowanungkarn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meeks as Chaowanungkarn tries to tie him up.
A knee to the head by Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks prevents a body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
A short uppercut from Meeks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chaowanungkarn misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks looking to slow down the pace here.
Meeks tries to work over Chaowanungkarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow.
Meeks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaowanungkarn tries a knee to the head but Meeks blocks it.
Chaowanungkarn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Meeks trying to control the position but instead, Chaowanungkarn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Meeks into the cage.
Meeks is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Chaowanungkarn has denied him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaowanungkarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meeks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chaowanungkarn up against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn 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.
Fenton Meeks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chaowanungkarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Meeks lands with an overhand left.
Meeks missing with a left hand there. Chaowanungkarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Meeks.
Chaowanungkarn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meeks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meeks misses with a looping right.
Meeks swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaowanungkarn defending well as Meeks loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks keeps the fight on the outside.
Meeks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chaowanungkarn's head.
Meeks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a push kick.
Meeks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Meeks throws a series of punches but Chaowanungkarn avoids them all with ease.
Meeks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fenton Meeks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meeks avoids a kick to the body.
Chaowanungkarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meeks missing with a left hand there. Chaowanungkarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chaowanungkarn walks into a stiff left hand from Meeks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks loads up on a big right hand but Chaowanungkarn slips the punch.
Meeks throws a series of punches but Chaowanungkarn avoids them all with ease.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Chaowanungkarn pushes him off.
Meeks misses with a hook. Chaowanungkarn ducked under it nicely.
Meeks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chaowanungkarns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chaowanungkarn moves in looking to clinch but Meeks pushes him off.
Nice body kick there by Chaowanungkarn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaowanungkarn connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Meeks.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meeks moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks moves out of range of the body kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks misses with a series of wild punches.
Meeks missing with a left hand there. Chaowanungkarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meeks throws a right hand that Chaowanungkarn ducks under and follows up with a left that Chaowanungkarn also avoids with ease.
Meeks misses with a double jab.
Chaowanungkarn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meeks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chaowanungkarn staying out of range there.
Meeks checks a low kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a front kick but Meeks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks throws a sloppy body shot
and Chaowanungkarn counters with a solid body kick.
Meeks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chaowanungkarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a kick to the temple. Meeks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good shot there by Chaowanungkarn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chaowanungkarn on the side of the head.
Chaowanungkarn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks slips under a jab.
Meeks throws a jab but it's blocked by Chaowanungkarn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Meeks.
Meeks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chaowanungkarn. Chaowanungkarn obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Suchart Chaowanungkarn.
I think Chaowanungkarn 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
Post fight, Suchart Chaowanungkarn took to the microphone: 'มวยไทยเป็นศิลปะที่ดีที่สุดในโลก โบฟอร์ทคือบŭ'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Barlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brick Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Barlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brick Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barlow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a head kick. That will keep Barlow thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Taylor lands a high kick!
Taylor cracks the inside of Barlow's front leg.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Barlow dives in and scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Barlow won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Barlow tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barlow is one step ahead there.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barlow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barlow showed some decent athleticism there.
Barlow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barlow trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Barlow is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Taylor still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Taylor has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Barlow struggling a bit here.
Barlow is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barlow is working hard here to advance position.
Barlow can't do much from the bottom here.
Barlow is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor is putting a hurting on Barlow here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barlow is looking for a sweep.
Taylor tries to move to mount but Barlow blocks the move with his legs.
Taylor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Taylor is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Barlow can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Taylor wants to take his opponent's back but Barlow doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barlow tries to lock up and control but Taylor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barlow tries to improve his position but instead Taylor has taken his back!
Barlow is keeping busy.
Barlow breaks Taylor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Taylor controls Barlow momentarily but Barlow frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barlow is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
Barlow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taylor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barlow has Taylor in his guard.
Barlow keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barlow has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taylor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barlow.
Taylor trying to control the action but Barlow is working from the bottom.
Barlow regains half guard.
Taylor is keen to just control but Barlow is a slippery customer.
Barlow is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Barlow is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barlow trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor lands strikes from half guard.
Barlow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Gary Barlow will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taylor tries to clinch up but Barlow circles away and keeps his distance.
Barlow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taylor. Taylor obviously looking to wear him down.
Taylor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taylor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Taylor.
Barlow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taylor sprawls well initially but Barlow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barlow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taylor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barlow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barlow's back!
Barlow tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barlow can't escape the position.
Taylor landing strikes from the mount.
Taylor wants to finish this one by submission but Barlow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Taylor.
Barlow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barlow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barlow.
Taylor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barlow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barlow working for submissions but it's allowed Taylor to get to half guard.
Barlow is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gary Barlow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barlow works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Barlow keeps moving.
Barlow looking to control.
Barlow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barlow is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Taylor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Taylor!
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barlow's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barlow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barlow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back!
Barlow is looking for the choke from the back position but Taylor is controlling his hands well.
Taylor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Taylor trying to control the hands but Barlow won't let him.
Barlow tightening his grip on Taylor, looking for the choke.
Taylor tries to escape but Barlow has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barlow is working for a rear naked choke. Taylor is not defending it well and Barlow has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Taylor refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Taylor's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gary Barlow!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Choake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choake comes to the cage accompanied by Hans Zimmer - The Kraken. Jermaine Choake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jermaine Choake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Choake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tatsuhiko Jr won't be happy with that.
Tatsuhiko Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Choake trying to control the action but Tatsuhiko Jr is working from the bottom.
Choake is working Tatsuhiko Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Choake throws a strike aimed at the side of Tatsuhiko Jr's head but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choake trying to control the action but Tatsuhiko Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choake lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choake tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tatsuhiko Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Choake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tatsuhiko Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choake.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choake lands strikes from half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to control Choake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tatsuhiko Jr avoid being mounted?
Tatsuhiko Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Choake sits in half guard.
Choake 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.
Choake is looking to advance position but Tatsuhiko Jr won't allow it.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to get to full guard but Choake has control of the leg.
Tatsuhiko Jr is pressing down on Choake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to sweep here but Choake controlling him for the moment.
Choake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Choake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tatsuhiko Jr working a defensive guard here.
Choake wants to control from the top but Tatsuhiko Jr keeps moving.
Choake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Choake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tatsuhiko Jr's guard.
Choake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Choake is looking to take a break and control but Tatsuhiko Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Choake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Choake trying to control from half guard but Tatsuhiko Jr is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tatsuhiko Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Choake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Choake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Choake avoids the body shot from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Choake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tatsuhiko Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tatsuhiko Jr with a jab.
Choake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a leg kick but Choake checks it
and Choake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Choake shoots in looking for a takedown but Tatsuhiko Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Choake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tatsuhiko Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Choake is just out of range.
Choake tries to clinch up.
Choake tries to clinch but Tatsuhiko Jr is having none of it.
Choake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Choake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in and bounces Choake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Choake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Choake is retaining full guard.
Choake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatsuhiko Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Choake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Choake working for a triangle but Tatsuhiko Jr defends it easily.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Choake sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tatsuhiko Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to finish Choake with some ground and pound. This is bad for Choake!
Choake working to try and regain half guard.
Choake gets back to half 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!
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Choake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatsuhiko Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Choake keeping moving, preventing Tatsuhiko Jr from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choake keeping full guard, as Tatsuhiko Jr tries to pass.
Choake keeping moving, preventing Tatsuhiko Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a leg kick
and Choake counters with a takedown into side control.
Choake throws a strike aimed at the side of Tatsuhiko Jr's head but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids it well.
Choake is trying to get an arm triangle but Tatsuhiko Jr is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choake working away.
Choake in side control lands a decent elbow.
Choake looking to control but instead Tatsuhiko Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Choake throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tatsuhiko Jr to regain full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr pulls Choake in close to prevent any damage.
Choake wants to control from the top but Tatsuhiko Jr keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Choake shoots in and drives through. Tatsuhiko Jr sprawls well.
Choake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Choake avoids the head kick by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Choake.
Tatsuhiko Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choake moves away.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a leg kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tatsuhiko Jr.
A head kick by Tatsuhiko Jr misses
and Choake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tatsuhiko Jr's waist but Tatsuhiko Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Choake off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Choake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choake blocks a head kick by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Choake misses with a looping left.
Choake misses with a wild body shot.
Choake misses with a body shot.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses the shot to the body.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tatsuhiko Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Choake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Choake stays in close to Tatsuhiko Jr's body and controls the position.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping full guard, as Choake tries to pass.
Choake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Choake won't allow Tatsuhiko Jr to sweep him here.
Tatsuhiko Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tatsuhiko Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Choake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatsuhiko Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to control.
Tatsuhiko Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tatsuhiko Jr is on top in guard.
Choake trying to keep a closed guard but Tatsuhiko Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Choake pulls Tatsuhiko Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Choake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choake throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tatsuhiko Jr preventing the sweep.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to control from the top but Choake keeps moving.
Jermaine Choake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Choake controls Tatsuhiko Jr momentarily but Tatsuhiko Jr frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to work over Choake's front leg with a kick but Choake checks it.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Choake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatsuhiko Jr has his hands on Choake's head, controlling the position.
Choake landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Choake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Choake 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Choake!
Jermaine Choake made sure to mention his sponsor, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview.
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