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Royal Combat 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Ambitionz Az A Ridah. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Cash!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Cash saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cash wants to clinch
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cash tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Cash has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
Cash utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardy is trying to push Cash away but Cash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cash leaning against his opponent.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Cash is controlling him.
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Hardy misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cash moves away from the strike by Hardy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cash putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hardy tries to break the clinch but Cash is controlling the position.
Cash working Hardy over with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cash throws an elbow but misses.
Cash lands an elbow inside.
Cash gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cash.
Hardy is looking to break free of the clinch but Cash has double underhooks.
Cash avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cash has him pressed against the cage.
Cash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cash misses with an elbow over the top.
Hardy can't break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy is trying to push Cash away but Cash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cash stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cash misses with an elbow over the top.
Cash stalling in the clinch but Hardy improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to break free but Cash has control.
Hardy is trying to push Cash away but Cash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cash wants to stall.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cash pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Cash creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Cash throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cash as Hardy tries to tie him up.
Cash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardy's efforts to push away.
Cash lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cash trying to land knees to the body.
Cash stalling in the clinch but Hardy improves position.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but Cash keeps him there for the moment.
Cash keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardy working hard to break the clinch.
Cash trying to land knees to the body.
Cash crunches a lovely knee into Hardy's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Cash.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardy as Cash tries to tie him up.
Cash stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Cash dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Cash tries to clinch
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cash.
Cash tries to clinch up
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cash avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Cash connects with a high kick.
Hardy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardy lands a really nice looking cross but Cash seems unphased.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cash fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cash on the side of the head.
Cash lands a head kick!
Cash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Cash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cash ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy stuns Cash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cash plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cash tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cash.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Cash saw that one coming.
Cash tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Cash wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Cash tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Hardy scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy clobbers Cash with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Cash cracks the inside of Hardy's front leg.
Cash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
Cash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cash defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy throws a body punch but Cash moves out of range.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Cash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cash tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Cash tries to clinch up.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cash takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cash tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cash dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Cash will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cash slips under a jab.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Cash.
Cash tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin Cash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cash is looking to clinch.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardy throws a hook but Cash avoids it easily.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cash is looking to clinch.
Cash wants to clinch.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Cash connects with an inside leg kick.
Cash lands with a slapping head kick.
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cash tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Cash tries to clinch
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Cash slips a jab from Hardy.
Cash moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Cash wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Hardy misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hardy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cash - the referee stops the clock and Hardy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cash. Hardy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andre Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cash tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Cash is looking to land body kicks.
Cash lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cash misses with a head kick.
Cash tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Cash ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cash wants to clinch.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cash, right into the meat.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cash moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Cash avoids them all with ease.
Martin Cash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cash wants to clinch but Hardy slips to the side
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cash moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Cash fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash clinches.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but Cash keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cash's elbow.
Cash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Cash leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hardy is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cash lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Cash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cash 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Cash!
Martin Cash decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hairik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hesher Gordon Levitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hunt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to If You're Gonna Be Dumb . Gordon Levitt has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Hesher Gordon Levitt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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275 lbs
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258 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed |
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hairik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hesher Gordon Levitt!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon Levitt misses with a hook.
Gordon Levitt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gordon Levitt misses with an uppercut
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gordon Levitt looks winded!
Gordon Levitt swinging wildly here.
Hunt lands a big head kick that sends Gordon Levitt tumbling to the mat! Hunt takes a step backwards and waves Gordon Levitt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Hesher Gordon Levitt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Gordon Levitt tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon Levitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Gordon Levitt out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Hunt is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hairik Hunt!
During a confident post fight interview, Hairik Hunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bariga Kodeinich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kodeinich's choice of entrance music: izraelskiy kodeinshik. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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143 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bariga Kodeinich!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kodeinich moves away.
Kodeinich staying out of range there.
DeVito's corner calls for a 1-2. DeVito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kodeinich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeVito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kodeinich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeVito throws out a leg kick but Kodeinich moves out of range and DeVito only half commits.
Kodeinich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kodeinich clinches.
DeVito scores with a shoulder strike.
DeVito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kodeinich misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeVito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeVito lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kodeinich struggles to land a body shot inside as DeVito controls his hands.
Kodeinich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from DeVito.
Kodeinich struggles to land a body shot inside as DeVito controls his hands.
DeVito struggles to land a body shot inside as Kodeinich controls his hands.
Kodeinich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich tries to stall but DeVito uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kodeinich lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
Kodeinich misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kodeinich backwards.
DeVito presses Kodeinich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeVito misses with a body punch.
Kodeinich misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kodeinich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DeVito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kodeinich backwards.
Kodeinich trying to land knees to the body.
DeVito tries to work over Kodeinich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeVito is working Kodeinich over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeVito stalling in the clinch.
DeVito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeVito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeVito tries to throw a body punch but Kodeinich avoids it by throwing DeVito back against the cage.
DeVito tries to work over Kodeinich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kodeinich lands a right hand.
DeVito takes a knee to the side of the body.
DeVito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kodeinich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeVito.
A jab lands there for DeVito.
Kodeinich is rocked!
Kodeinich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kodeinich is still on wobbly legs! Can DeVito finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Kodeinich fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kodeinich.
DeVito stalls.
Kodeinich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeVito avoids it.
Kodeinich struggles to land a body shot inside as DeVito controls his hands.
Kodeinich seems to have recovered his senses.
DeVito lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DeVito gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
DeVito cracks Kodeinich with a nice body shot.
Kodeinich blocks a body shot from DeVito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito tries to throw a body punch but Kodeinich avoids it by throwing DeVito back against the cage.
DeVito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeVito leaning against his opponent.
Kodeinich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kodeinich slows down the pace here.
DeVito just leaning against Kodeinich, taking a breather.
Kodeinich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kodeinich misses with a punch to the body.
Kodeinich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeVito avoids it.
DeVito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kodeinich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kodeinich throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from DeVito.
Kodeinich looking to stall.
DeVito struggles to land a body shot inside as Kodeinich controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from DeVito fails to land.
Kodeinich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kodeinich struggles to land a body shot inside as DeVito controls his hands.
DeVito can't find room to land a body shot as Kodeinich controls the action.
Kodeinich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeVito.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich struggles to land a body shot inside as DeVito controls his hands.
Kodeinich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeVito stalling the fight.
DeVito struggles to land a body shot inside as Kodeinich controls his hands.
DeVito stalling in the clinch but Kodeinich improves position.
A bit of stalling here from DeVito.
DeVito blocks a body shot from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich wants to break free but DeVito has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kodeinich blocks an uppercut.
DeVito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kodeinich unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DeVito has a couple of punches blocked by Kodeinich.
Kodeinich prevents a body shot from DeVito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy DeVito dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DeVito just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab lands there for DeVito.
Kodeinich lands with a good body shot.
DeVito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kodeinich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeVito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kodeinich misses with a few strikes there.
Kodeinich throws a right hand that DeVito ducks under and follows up with a left that DeVito also avoids with ease.
Kodeinich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kodeinich looks to land a combination but DeVito avoids it well.
DeVito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeVito moves in looking to clinch but Kodeinich pushes him off.
Bariga Kodeinich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kodeinich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kodeinich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kodeinich slips under a jab from DeVito.
DeVito throws a right hand that misses
and Kodeinich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Kodeinich is predictable there
and DeVito counters with a nice uppercut.
Kodeinich has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeVito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kodeinich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeVito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kodeinich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeVito lands a shoulder strike.
Kodeinich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeVito's elbow.
DeVito is working Kodeinich over against the cage.
DeVito is trying to stall.
Kodeinich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeVito avoids it.
Kodeinich lands a body shot.
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!
DeVito blocks a body shot from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeVito throws a lazy right hand but Kodeinich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tommy DeVito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kodeinich takes a swing at DeVito's ribcage but misses.
Kodeinich lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeVito.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from DeVito.
Kodeinich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeVito.
A hook to the body from Kodeinich.
DeVito lands with a light punch inside.
Kodeinich breaks from the clinch.
Kodeinich instigates a clinch.
Kodeinich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kodeinich lands a nice uppercut.
Kodeinich tries a body shot but DeVito blocks it.
Kodeinich lands a body shot.
DeVito blocks a body shot from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeVito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kodeinich up against the cage.
DeVito prevents a body shot from Kodeinich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito blocks a body shot from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kodeinich - that landed with a thud.
Kodeinich pushes off an throws an elbow but DeVito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
DeVito avoids the elbow strike from Kodeinich, against the cage.
DeVito taking a breather.
Kodeinich misses with a body punch.
DeVito lands a nice uppercut.
Kodeinich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kodeinich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeVito breaks from the clinch.
Kodeinich throws out a powerful jab.
DeVito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Kodeinich.
Kodeinich has DeVito up against the cage in a clinch.
Kodeinich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito tries a body shot but Kodeinich blocks it.
Kodeinich can't find room to land a body shot as DeVito controls the action.
Kodeinich being controlled against the cage.
Tommy DeVito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodeinich tries to throw a body punch but DeVito avoids it by throwing Kodeinich back against the cage.
DeVito misses with a body punch.
DeVito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kodeinich clinches.
DeVito prevents a body shot from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich can't find room to land a body shot as DeVito controls the action.
Kodeinich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeVito lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kodeinich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeVito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeVito struggles to land a body shot inside as Kodeinich controls his hands.
DeVito stalling the fight.
Kodeinich throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bariga Kodeinich 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!
Kodeinich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeVito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kodeinich throws a low kick but it's checked well by DeVito.
DeVito lands with a cross.
Kodeinich lands with a nice combination. DeVito backs away looking to recover.
DeVito clinches with his opponent.
Kodeinich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kodeinich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kodeinich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from DeVito.
DeVito digs a right hand into Kodeinich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kodeinich's gas tank.
DeVito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeVito misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kodeinich tries to work over DeVito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeVito lands with a right to the head.
DeVito works on Kodeinich's body with a couple of short punches.
DeVito is looking to control Kodeinich's arms but Kodeinich gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeVito has his back to the cage.
Kodeinich tries to throw a body punch but DeVito avoids it by throwing Kodeinich back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kodeinich's elbow.
Kodeinich tries a body shot but DeVito blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeVito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kodeinich misses with a body punch.
A short left from DeVito.
Kodeinich misses with the head strike.
DeVito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeVito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kodeinich's elbow.
Kodeinich tries to work over DeVito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeVito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kodeinich blocks a body shot from DeVito.
Kodeinich prevents a body shot from DeVito.
DeVito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito.
Kodeinich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from DeVito.
DeVito lands a nice shot to the body.
Kodeinich tries to throw a body punch but DeVito avoids it by throwing Kodeinich back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kodeinich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVito struggles to land a body shot inside as Kodeinich controls his hands.
DeVito digs a right hand underneath Kodeinich's ribcage. Kodeinich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kodeinich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kodeinich.
A short left from DeVito.
Kodeinich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeVitos head.
DeVito can't find room to land a body shot as Kodeinich controls the action.
DeVito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kodeinich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kodeinich unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kodeinich tries to work over DeVito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeVito lands a big right hand that drops Kodeinich! The killer instinct kicks in and DeVito finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by DeVito!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy DeVito!
An out of breath Tommy DeVito 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 Arturro Affi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Affi comes into the arena with Men at work - Land of down under blaring out of the sound system. Ricky Ponting 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Arturro Affi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Ponting!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Affi closes the distance and clinches.
Ponting tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Affi's elbow.
Ponting misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ponting is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ponting tries to stall but Affi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ponting misses with a punch on the inside.
Affi takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ponting tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Affi's elbow.
Affi lands with a left to the head.
Affi is leaning against Ponting and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Affi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Affi can't find room to land a body shot as Ponting controls the action.
Affi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ponting's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Affi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Affi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Affi.
Ponting struggles to land a body shot inside as Affi controls his hands.
Affi prevents a body shot from Ponting.
Affi digs a right hand into Ponting's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ponting's gas tank.
Ponting presses Affi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Affi scores with a hook to the body.
Ponting's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Affi blocks an elbow strike from Ponting.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponting can't break the clinch.
Ponting misses with a hook to the ribs.
Affi has Ponting pressed against the cage, preventing Ponting from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Affi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ponting backwards.
Come on Affi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Affi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ponting is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Affi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ponting misses with a punch to the body.
Ponting misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Affi.
Ponting tries to throw a body punch but Affi avoids it by throwing Ponting back against the cage.
Affi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Affi lands a nice uppercut.
Ponting stalling in the clinch but Affi improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Affi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Affi lands an uppercut.
Affi tries to throw a body punch but Ponting avoids it by throwing Affi back against the cage.
Good body shot from Affi.
Ponting throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Affis head.
Affi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ponting cracks Affi with a nice body shot.
Affi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ponting or not.
Affi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Affi lands with a short shot to the head.
Affi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ponting misses with a punch to the body.
Affi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ponting backwards.
Affi lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponting misses with a punch to the body.
Ponting misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ponting breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Affi scoring well with a low kick there.
Affi connects with a leg kick. Ponting looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Affi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ponting misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ponting dodges the punch combination from Affi.
Affi gets caught flat footed, as Ponting shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Affi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Affi is looking for a triangle but Ponting pushes his legs off easily.
Affi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Affi looking for a sweep. Not yet Affi, not yet.
Affi keeping moving, preventing Ponting from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturro Affi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ponting avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arturro Affi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ponting connects with a body shot.
Ponting slips a jab and a cross from Affi.
Affi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ponting moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ponting takes a swing at Affi's ribcage but misses.
Ponting has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Affi.
Ponting fails with a takedown attempt.
Affi tries to clinch up but Ponting circles away and keeps his distance.
Affi tries to work over Ponting's front leg with a kick but Ponting checks it.
No joy there for Ponting, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ponting closes the distance and clinches up with Affi, looking for a takedown. Ponting pushes Affi against the cage but Affi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Affi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ponting keeps the fight on the outside.
Affi instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ponting is trying to force a seperation but Affi has the dominant position.
Affi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Affi lands with a right to the head.
Affi leaning against his opponent.
Affi lands with a light punch inside.
Ponting misses with a punch on the inside.
Affi has Ponting pressed against the cage.
Ponting tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Affi's elbow.
Affi blocks a body shot from Ponting.
Affi prevents a body shot from Ponting.
Arturro Affi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Affi tries to work over Ponting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Affi.
Affi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Affi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ponting's elbow.
Ponting can't find room to land a body shot as Affi controls the action.
Ponting misses with a hook from the clinch.
Affi lands with a short shot to the head.
Affi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pontings head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Affi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Affi lands a nice uppercut.
Affi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ponting backwards.
Affi tries to throw a body punch but Ponting avoids it by throwing Affi back against the cage.
Affi stalling the fight.
Affi scores with a hook to the body.
Affi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Affi has Ponting pressed against the cage.
Ponting is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arturro Affi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ponting.
A short body shot lands from Affi as the two fighters clinch.
Ponting is breathing heavily.
Affi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Affi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Affi gets through Ponting's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ponting wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Affi.
Affi digs a right hand into Ponting's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ponting's gas tank.
Affi stalling in the clinch.
Affi lands a body punch.
Affi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Affi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Affi pushes Ponting back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Affi scores with a shoulder strike.
Affi effectively controlling the action here.
Affi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Affi struggles to land a body shot inside as Ponting controls his hands.
Affi lands a shot to the body.
Affi digs a right hand underneath Ponting's ribcage. Ponting let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Affi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ponting misses with a punch on the inside.
Ponting misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Affi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ponting backwards.
Affi avoiding damage.
Ponting tries to stall but Affi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturro Affi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ponting takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ponting takes a swing at Affi's ribcage but misses.
Affi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Affi.
Affi lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Affi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Affi gets through Ponting's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Affi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ponting up against the cage.
Affi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Affi has Ponting pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Affi.
Ponting is trying to force a seperation but Affi has the dominant position.
Ponting looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Affi's elbow.
Affi lands a nice uppercut.
Affi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ponting's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Affi throws a leg kick which misses Ponting's front leg but catches the back leg as Ponting tries to avoid it.
Affi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponting can do to turn this around?
Affi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ponting is rocked!
Ponting takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Affi gets a clinch.
Affi digs a right hand underneath Ponting's ribcage. Ponting let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ponting is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponting prevents a body shot from Affi.
Affi lands a right hand.
Affi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ponting is still on wobbly legs! Can Affi finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Affi.
Affi lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Affi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Affi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Affi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Affi.
Ponting is looking to control Affi's arms but Affi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ponting has his back to the cage.
Affi controlling the action here for a moment.
Affi lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Affi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ponting tries to break free but Affi pushes him back against the cage.
Ponting seems to have recovered his senses.
Ponting takes a shot to the head.
Affi lands with a left to the head.
Ponting throws a punch but it's blocked by Affi.
Affi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ponting up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting is trying to maintain a safe position but Affi gets an underhook and turns Ponting into the cage.
Affi keeps control of Ponting as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Affi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ponting's elbow.
Affi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ponting backwards.
Ponting blocks a body shot from Affi.
Ponting tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ponting misses with a punch on the inside.
Affi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ponting is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Affi is struggling to control the position.
Affi pushes Ponting back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Affi is pressed up against the cage. Ponting has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Affi down to the mat. Affi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arturro Affi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck for Ponting with that takedown attempt.
Ponting lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Affi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ponting circles away quickly and effectively.
Affi clinches up with Ponting and pushes him back against the cage.
Affi taking a breather.
Good body shot from Affi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponting tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Affi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ponting backwards.
Affi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ponting backwards.
Ricky Ponting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Affi works on Ponting's body with a couple of short punches.
Affi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturro Affi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Affi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturro Affi!
A relieved looking Arturro Affi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Egill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Safire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
270 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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280 lbs
10 - 5 - 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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Egill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Safire!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Safire shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Safire maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Egill could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Safire has cracked it and Egill is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Safire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Safire!
Our winner, Fred Safire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Growwoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remy Growwoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Gibbons!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbons scores with a sloppy right hand. Growwoo should have avoided that one.
It looks like Remy Growwoo has been cut.
Gibbons forces Growwoo back against the cage and clinches.
Gibbons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Growwoo stalling against the cage.
Growwoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Gibbons avoids the damage to the body.
Growwoo keeps control of Gibbons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gibbons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gibbons circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gibbons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gibbons misses with a looping right.
Growwoo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gibbons keeps the fight on the outside.
Growwoo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Growwoo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gibbons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Growwoo instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons is trying to break free.
Growwoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gibbons.
Growwoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Growwoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Gibbons avoids the damage to the body.
Gibbons avoids a wild elbow strike from Growwoo.
Gibbons takes an elbow to the temple.
Gibbons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Growwoo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gibbons counters with a crisp one two that drops Growwoo! Gibbons thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Growwoo to his feet! Growwoo is in big trouble!
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!
Growwoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gibbons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Growwoo looks to clinch
and Gibbons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gibbons.
Gibbons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gibbons blocks an elbow strike from Growwoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Growwoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Growwoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gibbons avoids it.
Growwoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gibbons.
Gibbons avoiding damage as Growwoo throws knees to the body.
Growwoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Gibbons can't break the clinch.
Growwoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Gibbons avoids the damage to the body.
Gibbons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gibbons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gibbons closes the distance and clinches.
Growwoo trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Growwoo trying to control the position but instead, Gibbons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Growwoo into the cage.
Gibbons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gibbons wants to get back to striking at distance but Growwoo won't allow it.
Growwoo trying to control the position but instead, Gibbons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Growwoo into the cage.
Gibbons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Growwoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Growwoo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gibbons's efforts to push away.
Gibbons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Growwoo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Remy Growwoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Growwoo connects with a solid leg kick.
Growwoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gibbons takes a kick to the side of the head.
Growwoo wants to clinch
and Gibbons counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Gibbons misses.
Growwoo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibbons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gibbons scores with a hook to the body. Growwoo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Growwoo is breathing heavily.
Growwoo tries to clinch up but Gibbons circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Gibbons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remy Growwoo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Gibbons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Growwoo looks to clinch
and Gibbons counters with a stiff right hand.
Growwoo throws a sloppy head kick and Gibbons moves out of range easily.
Gibbons looks to score with a jab to the body but Growwoo is just out of range.
Gibbons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Growwoo is rocked!
Growwoo wants to clinch but Gibbons slips to the side
and Gibbons counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duke Gibbons!
Duke Gibbons took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Janos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janos comes to the cage accompanied by Predator Theme. Rizzo Jr has chosen Lazy Eye as his entrance music. 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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27
255 lbs
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24
245 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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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
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Janos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Rizzo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick.
Rizzo Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Janos's head backwards.
Janos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rizzo Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Janos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rizzo Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Janos tries to clinch but Rizzo Jr moves away
and Rizzo Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Jim Janos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Janos tries to clinch
and Rizzo Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut. Janos saw that one coming.
Janos looks to clinch
and Rizzo Jr counters with a good low kick that Janos was not able to check.
A low kick from Janos is predictable there
and Rizzo Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Janos wants to clinch but Rizzo Jr slips to the side
and Rizzo Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Janos clinches up against the cage.
Rizzo Jr scores with a shot to the side of Janos's head.
Still in the clinch, Rizzo Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rizzo Jr's defenses.
Janos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rizzo Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rizzo Jr avoiding damage as Janos throws knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rizzo Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Janos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rizzo Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Rizzo Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Janos has Rizzo Jr pushed against the cage.
Janos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Enrique Rizzo Jr has been cut.
Rizzo Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rizzo Jr tries to throw a body punch but Janos avoids it by throwing Rizzo Jr back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Janos seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Rizzo Jr is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Rizzo Jr misses with a body punch.
Janos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzo Jr avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Janos.
Janos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rizzo Jr.
Janos trying to land knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Janos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Janos obliges.
Janos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Janos tries to land a knee to the head but Rizzo Jr blocks with his arms.
Janos missing with knees to the body.
Janos effectively controlling the action here.
Rizzo Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Janos looks to clinch
enabling Rizzo Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Janos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Janos throws a sloppy head kick
and Rizzo Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Janos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rizzo Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Rizzo Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Janos manages to avoid it.
Rizzo Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Janos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janos darts in trying to clinch
and Rizzo Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Janos wants to clinch but Rizzo Jr slips to the side
and Rizzo Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Janos connects with a solid leg kick.
Janos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Janos throws a sloppy head kick
and Rizzo Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rizzo Jr misses with a head kick.
Jab from Rizzo Jr.
Janos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rizzo Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Janos tries to land a leg kick but Rizzo Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Janos looks to clinch
and Rizzo Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Janos really felt that one!
Janos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rizzo Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Janos walks into a straight right hand from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Janos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Janos closes the distance but Rizzo Jr moves to the side
and Rizzo Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Janos looks to land a body kick but Rizzo Jr moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Rizzo Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enrique Rizzo Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rizzo Jr thows a body kick. Janos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Janos looks to clinch
and Rizzo Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Janos darts in trying to clinch
enabling Rizzo Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Rizzo Jr lands with a good body shot.
Janos wants to clinch but Rizzo Jr slips to the side
and Rizzo Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Janos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rizzo Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Rizzo Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Janos's hands.
Janos tries to clinch but Rizzo Jr moves out of range.
Janos tries to clinch up.
Janos darts in trying to clinch
and Rizzo Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rizzo Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rizzo Jr counters with a good low kick that Janos was not able to check.
Rizzo Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Janos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rizzo Jr is out of range and Janos settles back down.
Janos doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizzo Jr circles away.
Rizzo Jr scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzo Jr cracks a nice hook into Janos's ribs.
Janos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janos wants to clinch
and Rizzo Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Rizzo Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Janos if he has to take too many more of those.
Enrique Rizzo Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Rizzo Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Janos takes one to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr cracks Janos with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Janos tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rizzo Jr pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Janos is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Rizzo Jr!
Enrique Rizzo Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darius Badolato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badolato kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nneka - Heartbeat. Stotch has chosen boom baby as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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28
200 lbs
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202 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darius Badolato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Stotch!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badolato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Badolato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stotch. That's going to slow Badolato down.
Nice body punch from Badolato.
Badolato with a hook.
Stotch misses with a leg kick.
Stotch throws a body kick that misses.
Badolato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Badolato.
Badolato jabs at Stotch's body.
Stotch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Badolato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Stotch there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badolato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stotch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badolato.
Jab by Badolato.
Stotch walks into a jab.
Stotch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stotch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Badolato in his tracks.
Badolato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stotch.
Badolato lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch doesn't manage to clinch there - Badolato circles away.
Badolato throws a right and a left that Stotch avoids nicely.
Stotch moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Badolato misses.
Stotch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Badolato misses with a wild body shot.
Stotch connects with a nice looking jab.
Badolato missing with a left hand there. Stotch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darius Badolato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badolato shoots in for a takedown but Stotch shows good takedown defense.
Badolato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Badolato misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stotch.
Stotch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Badolato, pushing him back against the cage.
Stotch digs a right hand underneath Badolato's ribcage. Badolato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stotch swings wildly with an uppercut but Badolato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badolato wants to stall.
Stotch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Darius Badolato has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch misses with the head strike.
Badolato stalling.
Stotch lands a body punch.
Stotch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Badolato avoids it.
Badolato avoiding damage as Stotch throws knees to the body.
Stotch misses with a punch to the body.
Stotch lands a hook that snaps the head of Badolato backwards.
Badolato struggles to land a body shot inside as Stotch controls his hands.
Badolato wants the takedown. Stotch is fighting it off but Badolato persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stotch's guard against the cage.
Badolato trying to control but Stotch is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badolato advances position into side control!
Badolato cracks Stotch with a big elbow.
Badolato trying to control the action but Stotch is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badolato with the ground and pound but Stotch regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Stotch trying to control from the bottom.
Badolato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stotch tries to get to full guard but Badolato has control of the leg.
Badolato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stotch is staying active underneath Badolato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stotch controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badolato stalling away here and it's allowed Stotch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Badolato postures up in Stotch's guard and throws a big left but Stotch blocks it.
Stotch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Badolato is controlling him.
Badolato stands and throws Stotch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Badolato throwing strikes but Stotch manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Badolato is trying to improve his position.
Stotch taking a break here but Badolato is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darius Badolato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darius Badolato's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stotch tries to clinch there but Badolato circles away.
Badolato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stotch was well out of range. Poor timing from Badolato.
Badolato is looking to wear down Stotch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Badolato swings for the body but Stotch moves out of range.
Stotch looks to land a combination but Badolato avoids it well.
Stotch tries to land a front kick but Badolato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Badolato misses the body punch
enabling Stotch to counter with a crisp jab.
Badolato throws a body punch but Stotch moves out of range.
Badolato throws a hook to the side of Stotch's head but Stotch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stotch tries to clinch there but Badolato circles away.
Stotch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Badolato looks to score with a jab to the body but Stotch is just out of range.
Stotch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badolato. Stotch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stotch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leopold Stotch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badolato lands with a good body shot.
Badolato lands a body shot.
Stotch scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stotch takes the fight into the clinch.
Stotch scores a nice knee to the body.
Stotch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badolato backwards.
Badolato tries to stall but Stotch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stotch trying to land knees to the body.
Stotch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stotch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badolato's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Badolato manages to pull guard.
Stotch won't allow Badolato to sweep him here.
Badolato is working hard here to advance position.
Badolato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badolato moves nicely into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stotch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Badolato wants to pass to mount but Stotch is defending the position.
Badolato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stotch's head.
Badolato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Badolato trying to control the action but Stotch is working from the bottom.
Badolato with the ground and pound but Stotch uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badolato looking to pass the guard.
Stotch keeping moving, preventing Badolato from controlling successfully.
Stotch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Badolato lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stotch keeping full guard, as Badolato tries to pass.
Badolato passes Stotch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Badolato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Darius Badolato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badolato is trying to control the action in half guard but Stotch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stotch is trying to stand back up but Badolato is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badolato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stotch is looking to improve his position.
Badolato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stotch's head.
Badolato frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stotch is squirming around, avoiding Badolato's attempts to control the action.
Badolato with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Badolato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darius Badolato's cut.
That's time! Badolato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Badolato takes a swing at Stotch's ribcage but misses.
Stotch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stotch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Badolato blocks the body kick.
Badolato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stotch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badolato.
Stotch avoids the body shot from Badolato.
Stotch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Badolato if he has to take too many more of those.
Badolato just misses with a punch to the body.
Stotch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Badolato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stotch tries a head kick but it misses.
Badolato moves out of range as Stotch throws a body kick.
Stotch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Badolato takes a swing at Stotch's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Stotch.
Stotch tries to clinch up but Badolato circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Badolato looks to score with a jab to the body but Stotch is just out of range.
Badolato throws a jab when Stotch was well out of range.
Stotch jabs Badolato right on the nose. Badolato blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Stotch.
Stotch throws a body punch but Badolato moves out of range.
Badolato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stotch is looking to clinch.
Badolato lands with a nice body punch.
Badolato throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stotch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Badolato is in Stotch's guard.
Badolato trying to control but Stotch is working from the bottom.
Stotch looking for a sweep. Not yet Stotch, not yet.
Stotch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Badolato.
Badolato 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch keeping full guard, as Badolato tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Badolato's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badolato trying to control the position from guard on top but Stotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badolato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stotch is keeping the position for now.
Stotch is trying to control the position but Badolato postures up.
Badolato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stotch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stotch controls Badolato momentarily but Badolato frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Badolato looking to pass the guard.
Badolato trying to control but Stotch is working from the bottom.
Badolato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stotch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Badolato misses with a body shot.
Stotch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stotch tries a head kick but it misses.
Leopold Stotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Stotch.
Badolato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stotch moves into the clinch.
Leopold Stotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badolato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badolato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stotch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stotch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Badolato.
Badolato trying to control the position but instead, Stotch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Badolato into the cage.
Badolato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badolato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stotch walks away with a smile on his face. Badolato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Badolato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darius Badolato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stotch walks into a left hand.
Badolato lands a body shot.
Stotch scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stotch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badolato takes a swing at Stotch's ribcage but misses.
Badolato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stotch misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Badolato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stotch - the referee stops the clock and Badolato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stotch. Badolato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopold Stotch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Badolato 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Badolato!
Darius Badolato seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takeshi Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy is looking to clinch.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuudai tries to clinch up but Burgundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuudai circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burgundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burgundy with a jab.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Burgundy lands with a slapping head kick.
Burgundy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yuudai.
Burgundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yuudai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yuudai shoots in but Burgundy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burgundy.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Burgundy is having none of it.
Yuudai throws a right hand that Burgundy ducks under and follows up with a left that Burgundy also avoids with ease.
Burgundy wants to land a leg kick but Yuudai is out of range.
Yuudai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burgundy is fending him off so far but Yuudai persists. Nope, Burgundy circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Burgundy misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yuudai rushes Burgundy and presses him up against the cage.
Yuudai is trying to break the clinch but Burgundy has him pressed against the cage.
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Burgundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yuudai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Burgundy connects with a jab.
Yuudai tries to clinch there but Burgundy circles away.
Burgundy leaves Yuudai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yuudai.
Yuudai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgundy.
Burgundy takes a swing at Yuudai's ribcage but misses.
Yuudai takes one on the button.
Yuudai needs to keep his hands up - Burgundy had a free shot at his head there.
Yuudai takes the fight into the clinch.
Yuudai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burgundy backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yuudai tries to move into range but Burgundy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burgundy lands with a slapping head kick.
Burgundy swings for the body but Yuudai moves out of range.
Burgundy moves into the clinch.
Burgundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgundy prevents Yuudai from breaking the clinch.
Yuudai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burgundy presses Yuudai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burgundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuudai's elbow.
Burgundy tries a body shot but Yuudai blocks it.
Yuudai is trying to maintain a safe position but Burgundy gets an underhook and turns Yuudai into the cage.
Yuudai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yuudai takes a shot to the head.
Burgundy misses with some punches.
Yuudai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Burgundy gets underhooks to prevent Yuudai's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Yuudai.
Yuudai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burgundy after a bit of a struggle.
Yuudai wants a takedown.
Burgundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burgundy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burgundy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yuudai throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burgundy.
Yuudai tries to work over Burgundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Yuudai avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Yuudai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burgundy has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgundy.
A head punch on the inside from Burgundy fails to land.
Yuudai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burgundy backwards.
Burgundy misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy lands with a light punch inside.
Burgundy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yuudai taking a breather.
Yuudai goes for a takedown attempt but Burgundy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burgundy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yuudai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burgundy's waist but Burgundy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yuudai off to one side.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuudai moves into range and clinches up with Burgundy.
Yuudai digs a right hand into Burgundy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burgundy's gas tank.
Burgundy lands a shot to the body.
Yuudai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Burgundy.
Yuudai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yuudai takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Burgundy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yuudai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burgundy, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Burgundy.
Burgundy can't find room to land a body shot as Yuudai controls the action.
Yuudai tries to score a body lock takedown but Burgundy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burgundy misses with the head strike.
Burgundy letting Yuudai take a breather here.
Yuudai tries to work over Burgundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgundy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yuudai is trying to drag Burgundy to the mat but Burgundy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burgundy lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yuudai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burgundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burgundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai scores with a shot to the side of Burgundy's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Burgundy has Yuudai pressed against the cage, preventing Yuudai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burgundy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burgundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai is rocked!
Burgundy lands a body punch.
Yuudai can't get the takedown.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yuudai.
Yuudai is trying to force a seperation but Burgundy has the dominant position.
Burgundy pushes Yuudai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yuudai is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Yuudai.
Burgundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuudai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burgundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burgundy counters with a head kick.
Burgundy jabs at Yuudai's body.
Burgundy lands with a good body shot.
Burgundy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuudai on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with a body kick.
Burgundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yuudai's calf.
Ron Burgundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Burgundy scoring well with a low kick there.
Yuudai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burgundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgundy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burgundy lands a right hook to the body.
Yuudai moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burgundy.
Yuudai looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Yuudai avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Yuudai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burgundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Burgundy breaks the clinch.
Burgundy connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands with a nice combination. Yuudai backs away looking to recover.
Yuudai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yuudai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yuudai avoids the head kick by Burgundy.
Yuudai swats away the attempt to clinch by Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Yuudai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burgundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Burgundy tries to clinch but Yuudai is having none of it.
Burgundy loads up on a big right hand but Yuudai slips the punch.
Yuudai rushes Burgundy and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yuudai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burgundy lands a left hand.
Burgundy is leaning against Yuudai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ron Burgundy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yuudai is trying to force a seperation but Burgundy has the dominant position.
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!
Yuudai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuudai is looking to clinch but Burgundy is avoiding it.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Burgundy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown but Burgundy shows good takedown defense.
Yuudai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burgundy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yuudai slips under a jab.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Burgundy is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy tries to clinch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Yuudai is trying desperately to land a takedown but Burgundy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Yuudai.
Burgundy lands a nice hook to Yuudai's body. Yuudai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burgundy forces Yuudai back against the cage and clinches.
Burgundy blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Burgundy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burgundy jabs at Yuudai's body.
Burgundy tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burgundy!
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burgundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yuudai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burgundy rushes Yuudai and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Yuudai.
Yuudai jumps guard but Burgundy stands there with Yuudai around his waist. Yuudai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Burgundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Yuudai avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Burgundy lands a shoulder strike.
Burgundy misses with a body punch.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Yuudai avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Burgundy as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai blocks a body shot from Burgundy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yuudai is trying to force a seperation but Burgundy has the dominant position.
Yuudai is trying to drag Burgundy to the mat but Burgundy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yuudai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burgundy.
Good body shot from Burgundy.
Burgundy breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burgundy.
Burgundy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burgundy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yuudai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burgundy cracks Yuudai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burgundy forces Yuudai back against the cage and clinches.
Burgundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuudai can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy manages to break the clinch.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy jabs Yuudai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burgundy wants to clinch up but Yuudai keeps it at a distance.
Yuudai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burgundy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yuudai.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Burgundy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Burgundy.
Yuudai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yuudai manages to break the clinch.
Yuudai tries to clinch up but Burgundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burgundy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yuudai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yuudai shoots in for a double leg but Burgundy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yuudai darts in and clinches Burgundy up against the cage.
Burgundy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy scores with a hook to the body.
Yuudai trying to control the position but instead, Burgundy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yuudai into the cage.
Yuudai blocks a body shot from Burgundy.
Yuudai is trying to break the clinch but Burgundy has him pressed against the cage.
Burgundy lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Burgundy.
Burgundy lands a right hand.
Yuudai misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgundy lands with a light punch inside.
Burgundy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yuudai tries to throw a body punch but Burgundy avoids it by throwing Yuudai back against the cage.
Burgundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burgundy as Yuudai tries to tie him up.
Burgundy tries a body shot but Yuudai blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai wants to get back to striking at distance but Burgundy won't allow it.
Burgundy tries to work over Yuudai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgundy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yuudai is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Yuudai struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgundy controls his hands.
Yuudai seems to have recovered his senses.
Burgundy lands a nice uppercut.
Burgundy digs a right hand underneath Yuudai's ribcage. Yuudai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burgundy gets through Yuudai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burgundy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burgundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuudai's elbow.
Burgundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Burgundy.
Yuudai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burgundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burgundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuudai swings wildly with an uppercut but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Burgundy clearly takes that round.
That's time! Burgundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burgundy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Burgundy.
Burgundy thows a body kick. Yuudai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yuudai walks into a stiff left hand from Burgundy.
Burgundy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burgundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yuudai's sensitive parts.
Burgundy tries to sprawl but Yuudai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yuudai trying to control from Burgundy's half guard. Burgundy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yuudai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yuudai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy can't do much from the bottom here.
Burgundy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Burgundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Yuudai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Burgundy does it's job there.
Burgundy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burgundy scores with a jab.
Burgundy works the jab nicely.
Burgundy stuffs the takedown attempt from Yuudai. Yuudai gets slowly back to his feet.
Burgundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai moves out of range of the body kick.
Burgundy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yuudai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burgundy scores with a shot to the body.
Yuudai avoids the body shot from Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with a low kick.
Yuudai tries to clinch up
and Burgundy counters with a straight right hand.
Yuudai tries to clinch up
and Burgundy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuudai turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yuudai manages to end up in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy is looking for a sweep.
Yuudai misses with the ground and pound.
Yuudai sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burgundy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Burgundy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yuudai.
Yuudai working away.
Yuudai in side control, throwing shots but Burgundy defends.
Yuudai grinds an elbow into Burgundy's temple.
Burgundy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yuudai.
Burgundy holds on to Yuudai's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai swings around for an armbar but Burgundy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yuudai's guard.
Yuudai throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Burgundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burgundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yuudai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuudai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burgundy's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yuudai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ron Burgundy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yuudai moves into the clinch.
Yuudai prevents a body shot from Burgundy.
Yuudai presses Burgundy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yuudai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuudai has had enough of the clinch but Burgundy keeps him there for the moment.
Yuudai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yuudai is trying to push Burgundy away but Burgundy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burgundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuudai controls his hands.
Yuudai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burgundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burgundy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgundy lands a head kick. Yuudai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuudai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgundy circles away.
Burgundy scores with a jab to the body.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Burgundy scores with a jab to the body.
Yuudai gets tackled into the cage by Burgundy. Burgundy maintains the clinch.
Burgundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai misses with some punches.
Burgundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgundy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yuudai tries to throw a body punch but Burgundy avoids it by throwing Yuudai back against the cage.
Burgundy lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Burgundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuudai's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Burgundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Burgundy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burgundy lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuudai.
Burgundy lands with a light punch inside.
Burgundy misses with a punch to the body.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Yuudai avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Yuudai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burgundy.
Yuudai is trying to break the clinch but Burgundy is controlling him.
Burgundy scores with a hook to the body.
Burgundy prevents Yuudai from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burgundy.
Yuudai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Burgundy misses with the head strike.
Burgundy throws a head punch that misses.
Yuudai trying to stall but Burgundy improves his position.
Yuudai stalling the fight.
Takeshi Yuudai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy trying to control the position but instead, Yuudai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burgundy into the cage.
Burgundy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burgundy tries to work over Yuudai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgundy lands a shot to the body.
Yuudai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yuudai.
Burgundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuudai controls his hands.
Burgundy is leaning against Yuudai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burgundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgundy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burgundy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burgundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuudai controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuudai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burgundy pushes Yuudai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to work over Yuudai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgundy lands a shoulder strike.
Yuudai working aggressively here.
Yuudai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with the head strike.
Ron Burgundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuudai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burgundy cracks Yuudai with a nice body shot.
Burgundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yuudai fails to pull guard.
Yuudai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yuudai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yuudai breaks the clinch.
Yuudai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burgundy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burgundy pushes Yuudai away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Burgundy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burgundy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Ron Burgundy 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huma Krynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isamu Natsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krynn comes into the arena with Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Huma Krynn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isamu Natsuki!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natsuki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Krynn is trying to control Natsuki's posture but Natsuki avoids it.
Natsuki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krynn is avoiding damage well.
Natsuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krynn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krynn tries to escape but Natsuki is in control.
Krynn dodges the ground and pound from Natsuki.
Krynn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Krynn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The strikes coming from Natsuki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Natsuki tries to advance to mount but Krynn denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krynn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Natsuki thows a huge punch but Krynn dodges it nicely.
Natsuki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Natsuki moves into full mount! Krynn won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Natsuki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natsuki raining down shots from the mount!
Krynn is rocked!
Natsuki softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Krynn is out cold! Natsuki jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isamu Natsuki! Isamu Natsuki retains his light heavyweight title!
Isamu Natsuki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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