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Royal Combat 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nobu Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choi Siwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nobu Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Siwon!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Siwon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siwon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Siwon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Siwon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Siwon missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy 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 Siwon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Siwon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Siwon counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Siwon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Siwon throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siwon looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Siwon tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy slips a straight right by Siwon.
Nobu Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Siwon circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siwon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Siwon coming out on top.
Murphy tries to bum rush Siwon with a series of wild strikes but Siwon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Siwon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siwon, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Siwon blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Siwon throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Siwon misses.
A punch combination from Siwon misses.
Siwon throws a big shot that misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Choi Siwon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Siwon swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Siwon throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy moves out of range as Siwon strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siwon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siwon tries to score with a low kick but Murphy moves his leg out of the way.
Siwon works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Siwon throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy throws a head kick but Siwon moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siwon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Siwon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Siwon misses.
Siwon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siwon looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siwon.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siwon.
Siwon misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a series of strikes. Siwon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Siwon avoids them all with ease.
Nobu Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siwon connects with a jab.
Siwon lands with a nice body punch.
Siwon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a head kick but Siwon moves out of range.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Siwon is avoiding it.
Siwon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Siwon. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Siwon.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Choi Siwon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Siwon tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Siwon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy slips a jab from Siwon.
Siwon scores with a hook.
Murphy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siwon.
Murphy misses with a combination
and Siwon counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siwon throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Siwon is avoiding it.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Siwon is avoiding it.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy tries to clinch but Siwon moves out of range.
Choi Siwon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murphy. Siwon shrugs it off though.
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Siwon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Siwon circles away and keeps his distance.
Siwon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Siwon circles away.
Siwon swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice body kick.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siwon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Siwon misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Siwon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Siwon throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy throws a body punch but Siwon moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Choi Siwon.
I've got Siwon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Choi Siwon!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Choi Siwon!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Choi Siwon!
Choi Siwon wins by unanimous decision!
Choi Siwon 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sinisa Veljko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Bulger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veljko comes to the cage accompanied by Stemm - Face the pain. The key to victory for Sinisa Veljko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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28
201 lbs
17 - 10 - 2 |
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Sinisa Veljko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Bulger!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulger pushes Veljko up against the cage in a clinch.
Bulger gets underhooks to prevent Veljko's takedown attempt.
Veljko is trying to drag Bulger to the mat but Bulger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Veljko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bulger scores with a shot to the side of Veljko's head.
Bulger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veljko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bulger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinisa Veljko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veljko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Veljko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bulger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Veljko.
Veljko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bulger is defending well.
Veljko wants to take the fight to the mat but Bulger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Veljko wants a takedown but no success here.
Bulger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bulger lands a nice shot to the body.
Veljko is working for takedown but Bulger is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veljko wants to take the fight to the mat but Bulger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Veljko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bulger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Veljko is breathing heavily.
Bulger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veljko gets caught napping as Bulger dives in and scores a takedown. Veljko manages to retain guard.
Veljko keeping full guard, as Bulger tries to pass.
Veljko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulger.
Veljko keeping full guard, as Bulger tries to pass.
Bulger trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Bulger throws a strike but Veljko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bulger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bulger looking for a guillotine here but Veljko defends easily.
Bulger keeping moving, preventing Veljko from controlling successfully.
Bulger is trying to keep Veljko in close.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Veljko looking to pass the guard.
Bulger keeping moving, preventing Veljko from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sinisa Veljko.
Bulger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veljko avoids the body shot from Bulger.
Veljko misses with a body kick.
Bulger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veljko.
Veljko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bulger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bulger wants to control from the top but Veljko keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bulger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bulger misses with the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Bulger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Veljko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bulger 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.
Veljko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bulger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Veljko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bulger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Veljko tries for a takedown but Bulger circles away easily
and Veljko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veljko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bulger on his heels. He'll look to pass Bulger's guard now, I'm sure.
Veljko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veljko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joseph Bulger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Veljko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulger working for a triangle but Veljko defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulger has his foot on Veljko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Veljko works his way back into a safe position though.
Veljko wants to pass the guard but Bulger is keeping the position.
Veljko trying to control but Bulger is working from the bottom.
Bulger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bulger thows a huge punch but Veljko dodges it nicely.
Veljko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bulger.
Bulger slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bulger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bulger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veljko defends it well.
Bulger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulger working the head and body with strikes.
Veljko tries to kick Bulger off but Bulger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bulger thows a huge punch but Veljko dodges it nicely.
Veljko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bulger wants to pass the guard but Veljko is defending well.
Bulger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulger misses with a head shot. Veljko uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bulger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bulger postures up in Veljko's guard and throws a big left but Veljko blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Bulger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bulger slips a straight right by Veljko.
Veljko throws a looping overhand right but Bulger ducks down to avoid it.
Veljko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bulger.
Bulger tests Veljko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veljko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slow jab from Veljko misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Bulger.
Veljko throws the left hand but Bulger avoids the punch easily.
Bulger thows a body shot but no joy.
Bulger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veljko is looking to control Bulger's arms but Bulger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Veljko has his back to the cage.
Veljko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Veljko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinisa Veljko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulger lands with a light punch inside.
Bulger has clasped his hands together around Veljko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bulger trying to control the position but Veljko is working away.
Bulger working the head and body with strikes.
Bulger takes a little break here. Veljko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljko is not content to let Bulger control the position.
Veljko is trying to buck Bulger off.
Bulger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sinisa Veljko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulger creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Veljko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bulger trying to control the action but Veljko is working from the bottom.
Bulger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Veljko defending against the ground and pound.
Bulger trying to control the position but Veljko is working away.
Bulger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljko tries to escape but Bulger is in control.
Bulger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Veljko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bulger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by Bulger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Bulger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bulger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Joseph Bulger!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Joseph Bulger!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Joseph Bulger!
Joseph Bulger wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Joseph Bulger 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ta Sau Yee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sau Yee comes into the arena with 周杰倫 - 青花瓷 blaring out of the sound system. Hades is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bon Jovi: Wanted Dead Or Alive. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ta Sau Yee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Hades!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sau Yee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sau Yee counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Sam Hades has been cut.
A left and a right from Hades both land. Nice combination.
Hades misses with a leg kick
and Sau Yee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hades lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hades.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sau Yee. That's going to slow Hades down.
Hades swings for the body but Sau Yee moves out of range.
Sam Hades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hades throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sau Yee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hades will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hades misses with an uppercut.
Hades slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hades scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sau Yee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hades throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sau Yee.
Hades scores with a nice right hand.
Hades buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sau Yee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hades misses with a double jab
and Sau Yee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sau Yee steps in with a hook that catches Hades right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Sau Yee follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hades looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ta Sau Yee!
Ta Sau Yee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Turnham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massimo Fabbri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Turnham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Turnham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Massimo Fabbri!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Fabbri.
Turnham shoots in but Fabbri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turnham.
Turnham shoots in for a takedown but Fabbri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Turnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turnham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turnham tries for a takedown but Fabbri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turnham lands a head kick!
It looks like Massimo Fabbri has been cut.
Fabbri is looking to slow Turnham down with leg kicks.
Fabbri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fabbri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fabbri has closed the distance and engaged Turnham in a clinch.
Fabbri lands a shot to the body.
Fabbri working Turnham over with knees to the body.
Fabbri avoids the elbow strike from Turnham, against the cage.
Fabbri blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabbri crunches a lovely knee into Turnham's ribcage.
Turnham is breathing heavily.
Fabbri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fabbri lands a shot to the body.
Fabbri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Fabbri.
It looks like Shane Turnham has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnham avoiding damage as Fabbri throws knees to the body.
Fabbri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fabbri obliges.
Fabbri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fabbri lands a good knee to the midsection. Turnham won't want to take too many of those.
Fabbri pushes Turnham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fabbri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turnham blocks it with crossed arms.
Turnham throws a punch but it's blocked by Fabbri.
Fabbri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnham avoiding damage as Fabbri throws knees to the body.
Fabbri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turnham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fabbri has him pressed against the cage.
Fabbri scores with a shoulder strike.
Fabbri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fabbri lands a left hand.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Fabbri.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow.
Fabbri lands an elbow inside.
Fabbri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fabbri leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fabbri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turnham backwards.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow.
Turnham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fabbri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fabbri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabbri lands an elbow just above Turnham 's eye.
Fabbri pushes Turnham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fabbri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fabbri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turnham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fabbri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fabbri trying to land knees to the body.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow.
Fabbri tries to land a knee to the head but Turnham blocks with his arms.
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!
Turnham has Fabbri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fabbri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fabbri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fabbri lands with a short shot to the head.
Fabbri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fabbri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fabbri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fabbri lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabbri lands an elbow just above Turnham 's eye.
Fabbri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fabbri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turnham blocks an elbow strike from Fabbri.
Fabbri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turnham is defending well for now.
Fabbri lands a knee to the head.
Turnham avoiding damage as Fabbri throws knees to the body.
Turnham has a couple of punches blocked by Fabbri.
Turnham blocks an elbow strike from Fabbri.
Fabbri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turnham is trying to pull guard but Fabbri has him pressed against the cage.
Turnham is trying to pull guard but Fabbri has him pressed against the cage.
Fabbri lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnham backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fabbri presses Turnham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turnham tries to pull guard but Fabbri holds him up against the cage and eventually Turnham drops back down to his feet.
Turnham trying to control the position but instead, Fabbri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turnham into the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Fabbri dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turnham shoots in for a takedown but Fabbri shows good takedown defense.
Turnham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fabbri throws a front kick aimed at Turnham's knee but Turnham avoids it well.
Turnham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fabbri has closed the distance and engaged Turnham in a clinch.
Turnham takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turnham struggles to land a body shot inside as Fabbri controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fabbri.
Fabbri landing knees to the body.
Massimo Fabbri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fabbri obliges.
Fabbri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnhams head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fabbri landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fabbri connects with a knee to the head.
Fabbri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabbri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fabbri trying to land knees to the body.
Fabbri lands a nice shot to the body.
Fabbri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turnham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fabbri lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fabbri.
Fabbri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fabbri lands an elbow just above Turnham 's eye.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Fabbri.
Fabbri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fabbri lands a good knee to the midsection. Turnham won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fabbri lands a nice knee to the body.
Fabbri works on Turnham's body with a couple of short punches.
Fabbri lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnham backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fabbri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabbri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fabbri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turnham blocks it with crossed arms.
Fabbri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fabbri taking a breather.
Fabbri lands an elbow that stopped Turnham in his tracks for a moment.
Fabbri stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fabbri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turnham's brow.
Turnham is trying to pull guard but Fabbri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fabbri missing with knees to the body.
Fabbri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fabbri has Turnham pressed against the cage, preventing Turnham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fabbri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnhams head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabbri stops a takedown attempt from Turnham.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Turnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabbri cracks Turnham with a nice body shot.
Fabbri lands a good knee to the midsection. Turnham won't want to take too many of those.
Turnham takes an elbow to the temple.
Fabbri lands a body shot.
Turnham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fabbri lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabbri lands an elbow just above Turnham 's eye.
Fabbri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turnham's defenses.
Nice elbow from Fabbri.
A short right from Fabbri on the inside.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fabbri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fabbri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fabbri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turnham is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnham taking a breather.
Fabbri lands an elbow that stopped Turnham in his tracks for a moment.
Fabbri lands an elbow inside that Turnham shrugs off.
Fabbri keeps control of Turnham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fabbri lands an elbow just above Turnham 's eye.
Fabbri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnham avoids a wild elbow strike from Fabbri.
Turnham successfully pulls guard.
Fabbri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turnham working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fabbri passes Turnham's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Fabbri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fabbri has closed the distance and engaged Turnham in a clinch.
Fabbri avoiding damage as Turnham throws knees to the body.
Fabbri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fabbri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Fabbri on the inside.
Fabbri leaning against his opponent.
Fabbri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fabbri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Turnham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fabbri smiles and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Turnham.
Fabbri misses with a double jab
and Turnham counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shane Turnham is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabbri tries to clinch there but Turnham circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fabbri can pounce on him.
Turnham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Turnham shoots for a takedown but Fabbri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fabbri tries to clinch but Turnham is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fabbri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fabbri obliges.
Turnham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fabbri missing with knees to the body.
Turnham tries to circle away but Fabbri has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turnham takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabbri lands an elbow just above Turnham 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fabbri.
Fabbri prevents a body shot from Turnham.
Turnham is trying to break the clinch but Fabbri has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Fabbri.
Fabbri lands an elbow inside.
Fabbri misses with a punch to the body.
Fabbri lands with a left to the head.
Turnham tries to work over Fabbri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fabbri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fabbri trying to control the position but instead, Turnham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fabbri into the cage.
Turnham looking to stall.
Good body shot from Fabbri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fabbri just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Turnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabbri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turnham managing to block the knees to the body from Fabbri.
A shot in the inside from Fabbri.
Fabbri landing knees to the body.
Fabbri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turnham's defenses.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow.
Fabbri lands an uppercut.
Fabbri leaning his opponent against the cage.
Turnham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fabbri smiles and moves away.
Shane Turnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabbri clinches.
Turnham is trying to pull guard but Fabbri has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnham takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Fabbri as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnham misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fabbri.
Turnham tries to land knees in the clinch but Fabbri avoids the damage to the body.
Fabbri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fabbri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turnham avoids it.
Turnham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fabbri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fabbri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Turnham takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from Fabbri.
Fabbri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Massimo Fabbri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fabbri lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fabbri.
Fabbri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Massimo Fabbri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fabbri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Massimo Fabbri!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Massimo Fabbri!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Massimo Fabbri!
Massimo Fabbri wins by unanimous decision!
Massimo Fabbri made sure to mention his sponsor, Syndicate Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riku Noitalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Estripador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Estripador was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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269 lbs
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32
265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riku Noitalahti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Estripador!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estripador tries to bum rush Noitalahti with a series of wild strikes but Noitalahti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Estripador misses the jab.
Noitalahti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Estripador swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noitalahti scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Estripador.
Estripador throws a sloppy head kick and Noitalahti moves out of range easily.
Estripador goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Estripador throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noitalahti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Estripador if he has to take too many more of those.
Estripador steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noitalahti.
Estripador lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Estripador on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noitalahti. Noitalahti obviously looking to wear him down.
Noitalahti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Estripador lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Estripador misses with an uppercut
and Noitalahti counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Estripador darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noitalahti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Estripador.
Estripador blocks the body kick.
Estripador moves to clinch but Noitalahti breaks away
and Noitalahti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Estripador misses with a few strikes there.
Estripador throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Noitalahti to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Estripador throws a shot from downtown. Noitalahti moves away and avoids it.
Noitalahti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jack Estripador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estripador swings for the body but Noitalahti moves out of range.
Estripador tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Noitalahti misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estripador is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noitalahti.
Noitalahti misses with a straight left.
Estripador listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Estripador misses with a series of wild punches.
Noitalahti throws a sloppy head kick and Estripador moves out of range easily.
Estripador throws a sloppy head kick
and Noitalahti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Estripador really felt that one!
Noitalahti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Estripador.
Noitalahti looks to throw the jab but Estripador is out of range.
Estripador takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noitalahti, as that shot connected.
Estripador takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noitalahti throws a series of punches but Estripador moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Estripador.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estripador misses with a wild combination.
Estripador moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Noitalahti throws a hook to the side of Estripador's head but Estripador sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Estripador 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.
Estripador throws a looping overhand right but Noitalahti ducks down to avoid it.
Estripador throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noitalahti throws a looping overhand right but Estripador ducks down to avoid it.
Noitalahti avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Estripador does it's job there.
Estripador throws a looping overhand right but Noitalahti ducks down to avoid it.
Noitalahti throws an overhand right that lands on Estripador's shoulder, as Estripador tries to avoid the shot.
Estripador slips a jab from Noitalahti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estripador rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noitalahti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Estripador fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noitalahti, pushing him back against the cage.
Estripador breaks from the clinch.
Estripador slips a jab and a cross from Noitalahti.
Estripador clinches up with Noitalahti and pushes him back against the cage.
Noitalahti tries to circle away but Estripador has him pinned against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estripador blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noitalahti tries to circle away but Estripador has him pinned against the cage.
Noitalahti wants to get back to striking at distance but Estripador won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Noitalahti trying to control the position but instead, Estripador has worked for underhooks and has pushed Noitalahti into the cage.
Estripador is trying to pull guard but Noitalahti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Estripador slows down the pace here.
Noitalahti blocks an elbow strike from Estripador.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Estripador dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Estripador will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Estripador lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Estripador loads up on a big right hand but Noitalahti slips the punch.
Noitalahti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noitalahti blocks a jab.
Estripador misses the jab.
Estripador misses with a wild combination.
Noitalahti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Estripador throws out the jab.
Estripador scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noitalahti doesn't seem bothered though.
Estripador avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noitalahti lands a nice shot that snaps Estripador's head back.
Noitalahti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Estripador sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Estripador slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estripador is looking to clinch.
Noitalahti thuds his right hand into Estripador's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Estripador connects with a body shot.
Noitalahti swats away the attempt to clinch by Estripador.
Estripador throws a hook to the side of Noitalahti's head but Noitalahti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Estripador avoids the head kick by Noitalahti.
Noitalahti scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - Noitalahti coming out on top.
Estripador lands a right hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Estripador.
Estripador just misses with a punch to the body.
Estripador throws a combination that misses
and Noitalahti counters with a big head kick but Estripador shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Noitalahti!
Estripador throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noitalahti counters with a straight right hand.
Estripador misses with a right hand
and Noitalahti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noitalahti throws a jab but it's blocked by Estripador.
Estripador looks to score with a jab to the body but Noitalahti is just out of range.
A slow jab from Noitalahti misses its intended target.
Estripador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Estripador lands a jab to the head.
Estripador throws a nice looking combination but Noitalahti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Estripador. Beautiful body shot.
Noitalahti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Noitalahti.
Some wild striking there from Estripador.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estripador lands with an uppercut that bounces Noitalahti off the cage and back into range.
Estripador blocks a low kick nicely.
Noitalahti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Estripador misses its intended target.
Estripador is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Estripador tries to close the distance and clinch but Noitalahti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Estripador misses with a jab, cross combination.
Estripador scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Noitalahti lands but Estripador takes it in his stride.
Noitalahti tries to land a front kick but Estripador steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Noitalahti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estripador rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noitalahti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noitalahti throws a right hand that Estripador ducks under and follows up with a left that Estripador also avoids with ease.
Estripador moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Noitalahti throws a big shot that misses.
Estripador lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noitalahti backs up against the cage.
Riku Noitalahti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Estripador rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noitalahti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Estripador scores with a jab.
Noitalahti thuds his shin into the meat of Estripador's side.
A jab from Estripador misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Estripador swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Estripador throws a jab when Noitalahti was well out of range.
Estripador will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Estripador will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Estripador.
Estripador throws a head kick that misses.
Jack Estripador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Estripador tries to clinch but Noitalahti is having none of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Estripador.
Noitalahti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Estripador.
Noitalahti misses with a hook. Estripador ducked under it nicely.
Estripador slips under a jab from Noitalahti.
Estripador lands with an overhand left.
Estripador misses with a straight right.
Estripador fails with an attempt to clinch.
Estripador ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Estripador fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noitalahti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Noitalahti scores with a jab. Estripador acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noitalahti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Estripador throws a series of punches but Noitalahti moves out of range.
Noitalahti lands a big head kick that sends Estripador tumbling to the mat! Noitalahti takes a step backwards and waves Estripador back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Estripador is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noitalahti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Estripador is still on wobbly legs! Can Noitalahti finish him?
Noitalahti loads up on a big right hand but Estripador slips the punch.
Noitalahti missing with a left hand there. Estripador was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noitalahti throws a powerful right kick. Estripador tried to block low but the kick was high! Estripador was taken right off of his feet! Noitalahti jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Riku Noitalahti!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Krozz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williamson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iggy Pop - Lust For Life . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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218 lbs
23 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Krozz!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krozz thows a body shot but no joy.
Williamson tries for a takedown but Krozz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williamson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krozz throws out the jab.
Krozz rushes Williamson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williamson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williamson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krozz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williamson.
Williamson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krozz misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krozz.
Williamson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krozz tries to throw a body punch but Williamson avoids it by throwing Krozz back against the cage.
Krozz stops a takedown attempt from Williamson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Williamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krozz blocks an uppercut.
Krozz blocks an uppercut.
Krozz swings wildly with an uppercut but Williamson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williamson can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson wants to take the fight to the mat but Krozz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krozz is pressed up against the cage. Williamson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krozz down to the mat. Krozz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Williamson thows a body shot but no joy.
Krozz closes the distance and pushes Williamson back into the cage.
Krozz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krozz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williamson wants to stall.
Williamson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Williamson.
Still in the clinch, Williamson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williamson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Williamson fails to land.
Krozz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krozz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williamson lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krozz keeping full guard, as Williamson tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson controlling from the top position.
Williamson passes Krozz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williamson is controlling the pace.
Williamson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krozz for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Simon Williamson.
Williamson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krozz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krozz has closed the distance and engaged Williamson in a clinch.
Krozz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williamson lands a left hand.
Williamson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Krozz controls his hands.
Williamson has Krozz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krozz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Williamson.
Good body shot from Williamson.
Krozz looks winded!
Krozz tries to throw a body punch but Williamson avoids it by throwing Krozz back against the cage.
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krozz blocks a body shot from Williamson.
Krozz lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williamson is working Krozz over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Williamson.
Williamson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krozz backwards.
Williamson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Williamson.
Williamson tries a body shot but Krozz blocks it.
Williamson throws a big uppercut that drops Krozz! More strikes from Williamson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Krozz lies dazed against the cage as Williamson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Williamson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Simon Williamson waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 93%'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naser Al Shami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Steuermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steuermann has chosen Ein Prosit as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wolfgang Steuermann was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Naser Al Shami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Steuermann!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steuermann gets a double leg takedown into Al Shami's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Al Shami is looking to stand up but Steuermann isn't so interested in that idea.
Steuermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Shami is retaining full guard.
Al Shami wants to stand and escape but Steuermann is having none of it.
Steuermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Shami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steuermann stops Al Shami from standing up.
Al Shami has momentary wrist control but Steuermann slips an elbow through the middle.
Steuermann won't allow Al Shami to get back to his feet.
Steuermann stands up over Al Shami, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steuermann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Al Shami tries to escape but Steuermann is in control.
Steuermann cracks Al Shami with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steuermann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Al Shami down.
Steuermann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Al Shami, who protects the arm well.
Al Shami is not content to let Steuermann control the position.
Steuermann working the body and head with strikes.
Steuermann working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steuermann trying to control the position but Al Shami is working away.
Steuermann scoring with punches and elbows.
Al Shami knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steuermann on the ground.
Al Shami is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steuermann lands some shots froms side control.
Steuermann scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Al Shami is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Steuermann can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Steuermann!
Wolfgang Steuermann took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fightworld Formula - FOR SALE! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ta Sau Sei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantine Titanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sau Sei's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 周杰倫 - 青花瓷. Titanus has chosen To Glory as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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265 lbs
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12 - 1 - 1 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ta Sau Sei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Constantine Titanus!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sau Sei tests Titanus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Constantine Titanus has been cut.
Sau Sei slips under a jab from Titanus.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sau Sei.
Constantine Titanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titanus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Titanus looks to land a right hand but Sau Sei moved out of range.
Sau Sei wants to clinch
enabling Titanus to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Ta Sau Sei has been cut.
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!
Sau Sei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sau Sei checks a low kick from Titanus.
Sau Sei checks the leg kick.
Titanus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titanus throws a head kick but Sau Sei moves out of range.
Sau Sei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sau Sei there as he acknowledges the shot.
Titanus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sau Sei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Titanus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sau Sei at a distance.
Sau Sei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Titanus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sau Sei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sau Sei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Titanus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sau Sei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Titanus.
Titanus ducks under a wild hook from Sau Sei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sau Sei avoids the head kick by Titanus.
Titanus lands with a right hand.
Titanus tries to clinch up.
Titanus cracks Sau Sei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Titanus looks to score with a jab to the body but Sau Sei is just out of range.
Titanus throws a big shot that misses.
Sau Sei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Titanus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sau Sei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Titanus misses with a low kick.
Titanus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sau Sei manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sau Sei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sau Sei is breathing heavily.
Sau Sei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Titanus can pounce on him.
Titanus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sau Sei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Titanus can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Titanus. Sau Sei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Titanus connects with the punch.
Ta Sau Sei's cut is getting worse.
Titanus lands a nice shot to the body.
Titanus scores with a jab to the head.
Titanus feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Sau Sei collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Constantine Titanus!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Constantine Titanus waved his t-shirt featuring Brute's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Hernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hernando might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HaunTed . Kilpatrick has chosen Parkway Drive - Dark Days as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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31
265 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
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262 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Hernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernando ducks under a wild hook from Kilpatrick.
Hernando goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kilpatrick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernando counters with a big head kick but Kilpatrick shrugs it off.
Hernando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilpatrick throws out the jab.
Hernando throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick
and Hernando counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernando with a hook.
Hernando tests Kilpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Luke Kilpatrick has been cut.
Kilpatrick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernando listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilpatrick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hernando is looking to clinch.
Hernando takes one to the chin there.
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Kilpatrick misses
and Hernando counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilpatrick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hernando closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hernando landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hernando tries to land knees in the clinch but Kilpatrick avoids the damage to the body.
Hernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Hernando moves away and avoids it.
Kilpatrick cracks Hernando with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kilpatrick walks into a left hand.
Kilpatrick misses with an uppercut
and Hernando counters with a solid body kick.
Kilpatrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernando counters with a crisp one two that drops Kilpatrick! Hernando thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kilpatrick to his feet! Kilpatrick is in big trouble!
Kilpatrick looks winded!
Kilpatrick misses with the combination.
Kilpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernando sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilpatrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilpatrick throws a low kick, looking for Hernando's leg but Hernando calmly moves out of range.
Hernando fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilpatrick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hernando.
Hernando clinches up with Kilpatrick and pushes him back against the cage.
Kilpatrick is trying to push Hernando away but Hernando has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kilpatrick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hernando misses with a knee strike.
Kilpatrick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kilpatrick is trying to break the clinch but Hernando has him pressed against the cage.
Hernando gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kilpatrick blocks the elbow strike.
Hernando trying to land knees to the body.
Hernando landing knees to the body.
Kilpatrick is looking to break free of the clinch but Hernando has double underhooks.
Hernando missing with knees to the body.
Hernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hernando slips a jab and a cross from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hernando to the mat! Hernando manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernando is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hernando is controlling Kilpatrick's posture.
Hernando keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernando looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hernando trying to keep a closed guard but Kilpatrick is proving a slippery customer.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Hernando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Kilpatrick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kilpatrick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hernando manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpatrick trying to control but Hernando is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilpatrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kilpatrick won't allow Hernando to sweep him here.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes but missing.
Kilpatrick pushes down on Hernando's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick works his way into side control.
Kilpatrick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hernando down.
It looks like Roberto Hernando has been cut.
Kilpatrick decides to stand back up.
Kilpatrick is looking to land body kicks.
Kilpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kilpatrick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roberto Hernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilpatrick misses with an uppercut. Hernando saw that one coming.
Kilpatrick thows a leg kick but Hernando checks it
and Hernando counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick misses with a body punch
and Hernando finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernando off the cage and back into range.
Kilpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick scores with a jab.
Hernando throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kilpatrick is breathing heavily.
Hernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilpatrick throws a right hand that Hernando ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernando also avoids with ease.
Hernando forces Kilpatrick back against the cage and clinches.
Kilpatrick tries to work over Hernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernando fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kilpatrick, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernando keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kilpatrick's efforts to push away.
Hernando scores with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hernando.
Hernando misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kilpatrick.
Hernando tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilpatrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernando.
Hernando tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hernando, right into the meat.
Hernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilpatrick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That has opened up Luke Kilpatrick's cut even more.
Kilpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hernando checks a leg kick.
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick
and Hernando makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick misses with a double jab
and Hernando counters with a nice body shot.
Hernando is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick from Kilpatrick misses.
Hernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilpatrick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernando.
Kilpatrick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hernando quickly recovers to half guard.
Kilpatrick is trying to work for a kimura but Hernando is defending well.
Hernando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kilpatrick trying to control the action but Hernando is working from the bottom.
Hernando is trying to maintain the position but Kilpatrick is very close to passing his half guard.
Kilpatrick thows a huge punch but Hernando dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but Hernando is blocking nicely.
Hernando is looking for a sweep. Kilpatrick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilpatrick trying to control the action but Hernando is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick is thwarting Hernando's attempts to control the position.
Hernando avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick is pressing down on Hernando's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hernando is holding on for now.
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.
Hernando scores with a decent looking hook.
Hernando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick misses with a wild combination.
Kilpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Kilpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hernando tries to clinch but Kilpatrick is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilpatrick throws the left hand but Hernando avoids the punch easily.
Kilpatrick tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roberto Hernando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kilpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kilpatrick punishes Hernando's body with a nice straight punch.
Roberto Hernando is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernando misses with a wild combination.
Hernando thuds his shin into the meat of Kilpatrick's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kilpatrick takes a swing at Hernando's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hernando.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hernando.
Kilpatrick has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hernando.
Hernando tries to clinch but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Luke Kilpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the side of Hernando's head but Hernando sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilpatrick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hernando checks it well.
Hernando looks for the body kick but Kilpatrick saw that one coming.
Kilpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilpatrick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilpatrick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernando wants to clinch up but Kilpatrick keeps it at a distance.
Hernando fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernando scores with a kick to the body.
Hernando scores with a nice body kick.
Kilpatrick lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Kilpatrick catches Hernando right on the button with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernando fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilpatrick on the side of the head.
Hernando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernando lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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 Roberto Hernando.
I think Hernando 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Roberto Hernando!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Roberto Hernando!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Roberto Hernando!
Roberto Hernando wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Roberto Hernando 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Lockley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Ragnaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lockley comes into the arena with Disney's Gummy Bears Intro (Rus) blaring out of the sound system. Ragnaar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wolfchant - Stormwolves kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Lockley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erik Ragnaar!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnaar clinches up against the cage.
Ragnaar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ragnaar is working for takedown but Lockley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ragnaar breaks from the clinch.
Lockley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnaar's sensitive parts.
Lockley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ragnaar.
It looks like Erik Ragnaar has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lockley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnaar looks winded!
Lockley is looking to land body kicks.
Lockley feints and then cracks Ragnaar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnaar down.
Ragnaar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lockley to score with a decent uppercut.
Lockley lands a jab to the nose.
Lockley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lockley connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Ragnaar! He's out on his feet! Lockley rushes in and drops Ragnaar with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin Lockley!
Kevin Lockley is the new heavyweight champion!
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