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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Haws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Haws might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Turnaround. Roy Mustang has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jon Haws's chin.
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183 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Haws!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haws pushes Mustang up against the cage in a clinch.
Mustang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haws prevents it.
Mustang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Haws misses with a body punch.
Haws lands an elbow inside that Mustang shrugs off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Haws - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mustang managing to block the knees to the body from Haws.
Haws tries to throw a body punch but Mustang avoids it by throwing Haws back against the cage.
Mustang tries to score a body lock takedown but Haws shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jon Haws has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang.
Haws tries to land knees in the clinch but Mustang avoids the damage to the body.
Haws gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haws lands a damaging elbow.
Mustang managing to block the knees to the body from Haws.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang takes a shot to the head.
Mustang blocks an elbow strike from Haws.
Haws lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mustang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mustang is trying to pull guard but Haws has him pressed against the cage.
Haws displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mustang up against the cage.
Haws is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mustang is defending well for now.
Mustang fails to pull guard.
Haws scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haws lands a nice elbow.
Haws lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang is trying to pull guard but Haws turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Haws lands an elbow inside.
Haws tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mustang avoids it.
Haws has Mustang pressed against the cage.
Haws lands a nice knee to the body.
Haws prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haws lands an elbow inside that Mustang shrugs off.
Mustang prevents a body shot from Haws.
The referee is keeping an eye on Haws - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Haws looking to throw knees to the head but Mustang is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Haws obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Haws is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Haws for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Haws lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Haws landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Haws lands an elbow just above Mustang 's eye.
Haws lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Haws landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Haws lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Haws on the inside.
Haws throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haws landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haws gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mustang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Haws lands an elbow that stopped Mustang in his tracks for a moment.
Haws tries to land a knee to the head but Mustang blocks with his arms.
Mustang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Haws unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mustang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mustang looks winded!
Mustang tries for a takedown but Haws manages to get underhooks.
Mustang wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haws.
It looks like Roy Mustang has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haws lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Haws lands an elbow that stopped Mustang in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Haws obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Haws dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Mustang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mustang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mustang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haws slips a jab and a cross from Mustang.
Mustang throws a hook but Haws blocks it.
Mustang just misses with a punch to the body.
Haws slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mustang tries to bum rush Haws with a series of wild strikes but Haws uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haws defending well as Mustang loads up on a big left hand.
Haws misses with a double jab
and Mustang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang throws an overhand right that lands on Haws's shoulder, as Haws tries to avoid the shot.
Haws misses with a double jab
and Mustang counters with a two punch combo.
Haws clinches up with Mustang and pushes him back against the cage.
Haws lands an elbow that stopped Mustang in his tracks for a moment.
Haws gets underhooks to prevent Mustang's takedown attempt.
Haws tries to land knees in the clinch but Mustang avoids the damage to the body.
Haws stalling against the cage.
Haws lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haws is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mustang is defending well for now.
Haws throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Haws throws an elbow that misses.
Mustang takes a shot to the head.
Haws lands an elbow inside that Mustang shrugs off.
Haws lands a damaging elbow.
Mustang blocks the elbow strike.
Haws lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mustang wants a takedown but no success here.
Jon Haws has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mustang takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haws lands an elbow inside that Mustang shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Haws.
Haws throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mustang blocks it with crossed arms.
Haws with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mustang takes an elbow to the temple.
Haws missing with knees to the body.
Haws is struggling to control the position.
Mustang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jon Haws has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang.
Haws looking to throw knees to the head but Mustang is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Haws tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mustang blocks an elbow strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mustang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mustang wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haws lands a nice elbow.
Haws lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mustang.
Mustang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haws to keep the fight standing.
Haws comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mustang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Haws lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mustang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haws tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mustang avoiding damage as Haws throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haws lands a nice elbow.
Haws lands an elbow inside that Mustang shrugs off.
Haws trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Haws dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Mustang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Haws.
Mustang throws the left hand but Haws avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Haws.
Haws avoids the body shot from Mustang.
Mustang lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Mustang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mustang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haws sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haws avoids the body shot from Mustang.
Haws fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haws rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mustang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Mustang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haws throws a series of punches but Mustang avoids them all with ease.
Haws fails to land with a series of punches.
Haws misses with a few strikes there.
Haws will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haws takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haws ducks under a wild hook from Mustang.
Haws closes the distance and clinches.
Haws trying to land knees to the body.
Haws creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haws comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haws comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haws looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haws swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haws creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustang's defenses.
Jon Haws is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws stalling against the cage.
Mustang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roy Mustang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mustang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Haws after a bit of a struggle.
Haws crunches a lovely knee into Mustang's ribcage.
Haws lands an elbow just above Mustang 's eye.
Mustang tries for a takedown but Haws manages to get underhooks.
Jon Haws has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang.
Haws stalling the fight.
Mustang misses with some punches.
Mustang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Haws showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haws, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Haws!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hesher Gordon Levitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hairik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt has chosen If You're Gonna Be Dumb as his entrance music. Hairik Hunt looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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258 lbs
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275 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hesher Gordon Levitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hairik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon Levitt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gordon Levitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gordon Levitt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Gordon Levitt has double underhooks.
A short right from Gordon Levitt.
Gordon Levitt taking a breather.
Gordon Levitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gordon Levitt avoiding damage.
Gordon Levitt lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon Levitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gordon Levitt scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt pushes Gordon Levitt away with a front kick.
Gordon Levitt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gordon Levitt there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon Levitt.
Gordon Levitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Gordon Levitt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Gordon Levitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt with a hook.
Gordon Levitt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gordon Levitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Gordon Levitt in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Gordon Levitt.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Gordon Levitt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon Levitt backwards.
Gordon Levitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon Levitt.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Gordon Levitt is controlling him.
Gordon Levitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Gordon Levitt.
Gordon Levitt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt looks winded!
Gordon Levitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt tries to break free but Gordon Levitt pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon Levitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon Levitt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Gordon Levitt is controlling him.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon Levitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Gordon Levitt has the dominant position.
Come on Gordon Levitt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gordon Levitt pushes Hunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon Levitt pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon Levitt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hunt up against the cage.
Gordon Levitt blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Gordon Levitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon Levitt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gordon Levitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Gordon Levitt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon Levitt.
Gordon Levitt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon Levitt backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Gordon Levitt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon Levitt scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt tries to break free but Gordon Levitt pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon Levitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon Levitt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon Levitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Gordon Levitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Gordon Levitt.
Gordon Levitt pushes Hunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gordon Levitt misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon Levitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon Levitt lands a right hand.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gordon Levitt trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
Gordon Levitt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordon Levitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon Levitt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gordon Levitt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gordon Levitt lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Gordon Levitt won't allow it.
A short left from Gordon Levitt.
Hunt is rocked!
Gordon Levitt lands a body shot.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon Levitt finish him?
Gordon Levitt pushes Hunt against the cage. Gordon Levitt is working some dirty boxing. Gordon Levitt pushes off with a quick right hook! Hunt goes down! Hunt tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gordon Levitt moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hesher Gordon Levitt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Twister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Twister will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Twister!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twister dips to his left and cracks Klopfenstein with an uppercut!
Twister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klopfenstein .
The fighters circling - Twister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Twister.
Klopfenstein tries to bum rush Twister with a series of wild strikes but Twister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klopfenstein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Klopfenstein . Twister shrugs it off though.
Twister looks winded!
Twister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Twister throws the left hand but Klopfenstein avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twister thows a body shot but no joy.
Twister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Twister.
Klopfenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Twister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Twister connects with the punch.
Klopfenstein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twister shoots in for a takedown but Klopfenstein shows good takedown defense.
A swing and a miss from Twister.
Twister shoots and misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Klopfenstein misses with a wild combination.
Klopfenstein throws a shot from downtown. Twister moves away and avoids it.
Tony Twister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Twister misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Twister.
Twister connects with a good right hand that stumbles Klopfenstein . Klopfenstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Twister swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Klopfenstein .
Twister tries to bum rush Klopfenstein with a series of wild strikes but Klopfenstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Twister closes the distance and clinches up with Klopfenstein , looking for a takedown. Twister pushes Klopfenstein against the cage but Klopfenstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Twister.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein staying out of range there.
Klopfenstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Twister.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klopfenstein .
Twister uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klopfenstein has time to react.
Twister fails with the takedown.
Klopfenstein throws a sloppy head kick and Twister moves out of range easily.
Klopfenstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Twister 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.
Twister throws a right hand that misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klopfenstein slips under a jab.
Twister looks to land a right hand but Klopfenstein moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Twister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Twister misses.
Klopfenstein connects with a leg kick. Twister looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Twister is breathing heavily.
Klopfenstein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Twister if he has to take too many more of those.
Twister lands a really nice looking cross but Klopfenstein seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein lands with a kick to the temple. Twister shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Twister might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Twister misses with a jab to the body
and Klopfenstein counters with a good low kick that Twister was not able to check.
Twister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klopfenstein as he avoids it easily.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klopfenstein staying out of range there.
Klopfenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Twister.
Klopfenstein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Twister's calf.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Klopfenstein avoids the body shot from Twister.
Twister just misses with a punch to the body.
Klopfenstein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Klopfenstein ducks under a wild hook from Twister.
Twister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Klopfenstein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twister misses with a hook. Klopfenstein ducked under it nicely.
Klopfenstein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Twister fails to land the takedown.
Klopfenstein scores with a spinning back kick!
Twister avoids the head kick by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twister throws a lazy uppercut
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick. That will keep Twister thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ichabod Klopfenstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Twister takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Twister takes a kick to the side of the head.
Twister changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klopfenstein tries to avoid it but Twister manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klopfenstein to the ground. Klopfenstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Twister.
Klopfenstein fakes the leg kick and cracks Twister in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klopfenstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Twister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Klopfenstein dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Klopfenstein throws a head kick but Twister moves out of range.
Klopfenstein slips a jab from Twister.
Twister is trying desperately to land a takedown but Klopfenstein is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Twister.
Twister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klopfenstein moves away.
Twister loads up on a big right hand but Klopfenstein slips the punch.
Klopfenstein throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopfenstein looks to land a body kick but Twister moved away.
Twister misses with an uppercut
and Twister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Twister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Twister bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klopfenstein 's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein scores with a head kick.
Twister blocks the body kick.
Twister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klopfenstein is fending him off so far but Twister persists. Nope, Klopfenstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Twister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klopfenstein thuds his shin into the meat of Twister's side.
Twister misses the jab.
Twister misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Klopfenstein .
Twister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klopfenstein counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fighters circle, before Klopfenstein throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Twister's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Klopfenstein lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ichabod Klopfenstein !
Ichabod Klopfenstein really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Xtreme Merchandise logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Five Sixteen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alistair Thompson's chin.
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23
225 lbs
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262 lbs
11 - 11 - 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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Five Sixteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alistair Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five Sixteen closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Five Sixteen pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Five Sixteen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Five Sixteen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Five Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Five Sixteen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Five Sixteen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Five Sixteen pushes down on Thompson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Five Sixteen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Five Sixteen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thompson for as long as he can get away with.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Five Sixteen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thompson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Five Sixteen!
Matthew Five Sixteen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you Jesus.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Swe Dish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Jules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swe Dish could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gregory Jules's chin.
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Swe Dish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory Jules!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dish misses with a few strikes there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dish crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jules - the referee stops the clock and Dish gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jules. Dish manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dish misses with a head kick.
Dish throws a leg kick but Jules sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jules throws a sloppy head kick and Dish moves out of range easily.
Jules blocks a head kick by Dish.
Dish looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jules pushes Dish away with a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jules.
Gregory Jules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dish swats away the attempt to clinch by Jules.
Jules is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jules throws a sloppy head kick and Dish moves out of range easily.
Dish scores with a jab.
Dish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jules lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jules looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jules clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dish trying to land knees to the body.
Dish taking a breather.
Jules breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dish.
Jules scores with a head kick.
Dish throws a head kick but Jules moves out of range.
Jules throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jules wants to clinch.
Dish misses with a hook. Jules ducked under it nicely.
Jules throws a nice head kick!
Dish throws a sloppy head kick and Jules moves out of range easily.
Jules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jules throws a head kick but Dish moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jules tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jules is looking to clinch.
Jules lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jules clinches up with Dish and pushes him back against the cage.
Dish wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dish scores a nice knee to the body.
Jules lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dish or not.
Dish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jules breaks the clinch.
Jules fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jules throws a head kick that misses.
Jules throws a head kick that half lands.
Jules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jules throws a lazy head kick
and Dish counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab from Dish.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Dish
and Jules counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jules scores with a head kick. Dish tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jules blocks a head kick by Dish.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jules tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dish throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dish throws a sloppy head kick and Jules moves out of range easily.
Jules throws a sloppy head kick and Dish moves out of range easily.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
Dish tries to land a leg kick but Jules saw it coming and moves away.
Dish throws a series of punches but Jules avoids them all with ease.
Jules checks a low kick from Dish.
Jules closes the distance and clinches.
Jules's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dish looks to throw a body kick
and Jules counters with a head kick.
Dish gets tackled into the cage by Jules. Jules maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jules landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dish trying to stall but Jules improves his position.
Jules's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jules fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jules checks a leg kick.
Jules avoids the head kick by Dish.
Jules stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dish.
Jules rushes Dish and presses him up against the cage.
Jules tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dish avoids it.
Dish fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jules has Dish pressed against the cage, preventing Dish from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jules stalling in the clinch.
Jules gets underhooks to prevent Dish's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swe Dish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jules unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Dish.
Dish wants to break free but Jules has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Jules dominated that round.
That's time! Dish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jules tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dish just misses with a punch to the body.
Dish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jules slips under a jab.
Dish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jules tries to clinch but Dish is having none of it.
Jules walks into a stiff left hand from Dish.
Jules throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dish.
Jules tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jules throws a lazy head kick
and Dish counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dish has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dish will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jules throws a head kick but Dish moves out of range.
Jules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jules was well out of range. Poor timing from Dish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dish.
Jules throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dish's head.
Jules tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jules tries to clinch up
and Dish counters with a one-two to the body.
Jules has managed to clinch.
Jules avoiding damage as Dish throws knees to the body.
Dish throws a head punch that misses.
Jules breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jules tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Jules.
A head kick misses from Dish.
Jules looks for the body kick but Dish saw that one coming.
Jules tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jules takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jules tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jules fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dish connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dish thuds a left hand into Jules's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jules looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jules moves in looking to clinch but Dish pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jules checks a leg kick.
Dish goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dish throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dish avoids the head kick by Jules.
Gregory Jules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jules.
Jules tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jules wants to clinch.
Jules on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jules tries to clinch but Dish moves out of range.
Dish scores with a three punch combo!
Dish throws a push kick but Jules slaps the foot to one side.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
Dish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jules showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dish.
Jules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jules throws a head kick but Dish moves out of range.
Dish blocks a head kick by Jules.
Jules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dish throws a series of punches but Jules moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jules counters with a big head kick but Dish shrugs it off.
Dish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dish. Jules does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jules throws a head kick that misses.
Dish lands an overhand right.
Jules throws a head kick but Dish moves out of range.
Dish blocks a head kick by Jules.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jules throws a body kick that misses
and Dish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jules tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
Dish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jules moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Swe Dish will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jules misses with a head kick.
Dish throws a sloppy head kick and Jules moves out of range easily.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jules avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dish throws a nice looking combination but Jules bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jules tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jules throws a head kick but Dish moves out of range.
Swe Dish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jules forces Dish back against the cage and clinches.
Jules trying to land knees to the body.
Dish is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jules is defending well.
Jules missing with knees to the body.
Dish jumps guard and drags Jules to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jules wanted to stand there but Dish had control of the position.
Jules must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dish pushes Jules off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jules throws a head kick but Dish moves out of range.
Jules throws a sloppy head kick
and Dish counters with a low kick, right behind Jules 's knee.
Jules tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jules counters with a big head kick but Dish shrugs it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dish.
Jules takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jules checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jules moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jules tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jules takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dish looks to score with a jab to the body but Jules is just out of range.
Dish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jules was well out of range. Poor timing from Dish.
Dish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jules throws a sloppy head kick and Dish moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
Dish blocks a head kick by Jules.
Dish is looking to wear down Jules with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jules counters by moving into the clinch.
Dish keeps control of Jules as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dish misses with a knee strike.
Jules's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dish walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jules checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Jules.
Jules lands a head kick. Dish smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dish takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jules tries to clinch there but Dish circles away.
Jules throws a head kick that misses.
Dish moves out of range of the body kick.
Jules throws a head kick that misses
and Dish counters with a nice body shot.
Dish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jules blocks a head kick by Dish.
Dish blocks a head kick by Jules.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
Dish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dish throws a head kick but Jules moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jules looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jules darts in trying to clinch
and Dish counters with a nice body shot.
Jules avoids the head kick by Dish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jules avoids the head kick by Dish.
A head kick misses from Jules.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jules throws a head kick that misses.
Jules tries to close the distance and clinch but Dish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jules misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dish.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Swe Dish.
I think Dish has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Downtime might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bring It. Stanfield has chosen Call To Greatness as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlo Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Stanfield.
Downtime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stanfield.
Downtime looks to land a left hand but Stanfield moved out of range nicely.
Stanfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Downtime manages to avoid it.
Downtime takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
Stanfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Stanfield
and Downtime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanfield needs to keep his hands up - Downtime had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanfield. Downtime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Downtime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Downtime misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Stanfield.
Stanfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanfield gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Downtime counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stanfield misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime misses with a body shot
and Stanfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanfield leaves Downtime with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stanfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Downtime.
Downtime darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Downtime throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Downtime is out of range.
Downtime fails to land with a series of punches.
Stanfield throws a body kick that misses.
Downtime throws a series of punches but Stanfield avoids them all with ease.
Stanfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Downtime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanfield.
Downtime is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downtime misses the shot to the body.
Stanfield tests Downtime's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stanfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Stanfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downtime takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Downtime uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws the kick towards the body but Downtime avoids it.
Stanfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Downtime to counter with a crisp jab.
Downtime fails to land with a series of punches.
Downtime tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanfield throws out a powerful jab.
Downtime lands a right hook to the body.
Downtime sizes up Stanfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
Stanfield takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Downtime on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stanfield slips under a jab from Downtime.
Stanfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Downtime.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stanfield slips a jab from Downtime.
Downtime drives through with a takedown into Stanfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stanfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Downtime trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Downtime wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving.
Downtime postures up.
Stanfield is wriggling around but Downtime manages to pass to half guard.
Downtime wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanfield keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downtime is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Downtime is looking for a kimura but Stanfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Downtime to get the leverage.
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 Nycky Downtime will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stanfield misses with a looping left.
Stanfield dips to his left and cracks Downtime with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Stanfield there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stanfield.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Downtime crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stanfield - the referee stops the clock and Downtime gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stanfield. Downtime manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stanfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Downtime has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stanfield.
Downtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Downtime throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanfield.
Downtime throws a right hand that Stanfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanfield also avoids with ease.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stanfield misses with a kick to the body.
Stanfield throws a low kick but Downtime avoids it.
Stanfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Stanfield avoids the head kick by Downtime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield misses with a hook. Downtime ducked under it nicely.
Downtime falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stanfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Downtime misses.
Nycky Downtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downtime throws a sloppy head kick and Stanfield moves out of range easily.
Stanfield throws out a loose jab but Downtime uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Stanfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Downtime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Downtime scores with a sloppy right hand. Stanfield should have avoided that one.
Stanfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Downtime circles away quickly and effectively.
Stanfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stanfield feints and then cracks Downtime's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Downtime down.
Downtime gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stanfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield misses with a body kick.
Downtime misses with a series of wild punches.
Downtime shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stanfield is trying to defend but Downtime finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Downtime looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downtime trying to control the action but Stanfield is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime controlling the pace.
Downtime wants to control but Stanfield is keeping him busy.
Downtime thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stanfield's head.
Downtime seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stanfield is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nycky Downtime!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shigeo Miyato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Parkway Drive - Frostbite. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shigeo Miyato!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon stuffs the takedown.
Miyato checks a leg kick.
Miyato misses with a takedown
and Gordon counters with a nice body shot.
Gordon jabs at Miyato's body.
Miyato moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyato manages to avoid it.
Gordon thows a body shot but no joy.
Miyato moves away from the strike by Gordon.
Gordon swings for the body but Miyato moves out of range.
Gordon scores with a nice strike.
Gordon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miyato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gordon scores with the left hand. Miyato knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Shigeo Miyato has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miyato closes the distance and clinches up with Gordon, looking for a takedown. Miyato pushes Gordon against the cage but Gordon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ben Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shigeo Miyato.
Gordon throws out a powerful jab.
Miyato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gordon.
Miyato shoots in for a takedown but Gordon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Gordon. No joy for Miyato on that attempt.
Gordon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A leg kick checked by Miyato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Gordon lands a glancing blow to the side of Miyato's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon misses with a wild body shot.
Miyato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gordon pinned against the cage. Gordon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miyato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Gordon throws a nice looking combination but Miyato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miyato closes the distance and clinches up with Gordon, looking for a takedown. Miyato pushes Gordon against the cage but Gordon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miyato has his takedown stuffed
and Gordon counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gordon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miyato has his takedown stuffed
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Gordon clobbers Miyato with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miyato is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gordon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Miyato.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordon throws a sloppy body shot
and Miyato counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gordon!
Miyato is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gordon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gordon!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Miyato's legs - danger averted.
Gordon won't allow Miyato to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyato keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Miyato is trying to push Gordon off with his feet but Gordon grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Miyato's ankles and Miyato is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Ben Gordon!
A very excited looking Ben Gordon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leif Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nygard comes to the cage accompanied by Dread Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. Vera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You are just a JOKE! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kid Vera is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Nygard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Vera!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera drops Nygard with a left right combo! Vera follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Leif Nygard has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nygard tries to bench press Vera off him but Vera keeps the position.
Vera throwing strikes but Nygard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Vera is being controlled here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard stands up and beckons Vera to his feet.
Nygard stuffs the takedown.
Nygard lands a jab to Vera's midsection.
A solid body kick from Nygard.
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vera defending well as Nygard loads up on a big left hand.
Nygard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nygard feints and then cracks Vera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vera down.
Vera throws a hook but Nygard avoids it easily.
Nygard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leif Nygard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vera misses with a double jab.
Nygard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vera swinging wildly here.
Nygard cracks the inside of Vera's front leg.
Vera looks winded!
Nygard clobbers Vera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nygard scores with a hook.
Nygard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vera will feel that in the morning.
Nygard scores with a jab to the body.
Nygard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vera will feel that in the morning.
Vera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nygard connects with a nice looking jab.
Nygard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vera is rocked!
Vera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vera is still on wobbly legs! Can Nygard finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nygard lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Vera falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leif Nygard!
Leif Nygard made sure to mention his sponsor, Syndicate Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Donelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2 and Joseph Donelly. Rickenbacker v.2 comes into the arena with Back Stabber! blaring out of the sound system. Donelly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jump Around. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Donelly!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickenbacker v.2 is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donelly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 fails with a takedown attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donelly throws a hook but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donelly.
Rickenbacker v.2 finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 has managed to clinch.
Donelly lands a nice uppercut.
Donelly managing to block the knees to the body from Rickenbacker v.2.
Donelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Rickenbacker v.2 backwards.
Donelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Donelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to throw knees to the head but Donelly is blocking nicely.
Donelly pushes Rickenbacker v.2 back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donelly misses with some punches.
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks from the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Donelly lands a nice hook to Rickenbacker v.2's body. Rickenbacker v.2 takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donelly blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Donelly keeps Rickenbacker v.2 at a distance using the push kick.
Donelly misses with an uppercut. Rickenbacker v.2 saw that one coming.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range as Donelly throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Donelly.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rickenbacker v.2 looks to land a body kick but Donelly moved away.
Donelly throws out a loose jab but Rickenbacker v.2 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donelly leaves Rickenbacker v.2 with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donelly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donelly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donelly looks to land a combination. Rickenbacker v.2 sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rickenbacker v.2 shoots for a double leg takedown but Donelly sprawls well. He's pushed Rickenbacker v.2's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gibson Rickenbacker v.2. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rickenbacker v.2.
Donelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rickenbacker v.2 moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donelly swivels and escapes.
Donelly punishes Rickenbacker v.2's body with a nice straight punch.
Rickenbacker v.2 is breathing heavily.
Rickenbacker v.2 clinches up with Donelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land knees in the clinch but Donelly avoids the damage to the body.
Donelly is struggling to control the position.
Donelly gets through Rickenbacker v.2's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donelly gets underhooks to prevent Rickenbacker v.2's takedown attempt.
Donelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Donelly lands a right hand.
Rickenbacker v.2 drops down looking for an ankle pick but Donelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rickenbacker v.2 pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot by Donelly.
Donelly moves out of range as Rickenbacker v.2 strikes.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Donelly as the two fighters clinch.
Donelly tries to throw a body punch but Rickenbacker v.2 avoids it by throwing Donelly back against the cage.
Donelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donelly tries to work over Rickenbacker v.2's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donelly lands a body punch.
Donelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Donelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Donelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Donelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Donelly.
Rickenbacker v.2 has a couple of punches blocked by Donelly.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rickenbacker v.2. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Donelly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Donelly keeps control of Rickenbacker v.2 as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Donelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a chopping leg kick but Donelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donelly looks to land a combination but Rickenbacker v.2 avoids it well.
Donelly cracks Rickenbacker v.2 with a good jab.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range as Donelly strikes.
Rickenbacker v.2 on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donelly. Donelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Rickenbacker v.2 needs to keep his hands up - Donelly had a free shot at his head there.
Rickenbacker v.2 looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rickenbacker v.2 momentarily.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rickenbacker v.2 needs to keep his hands up - Donelly had a free shot at his head there.
Donelly throws a hook to the side of Rickenbacker v.2's head but Rickenbacker v.2 sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donelly throws a jab when Rickenbacker v.2 was well out of range.
Donelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rickenbacker v.2.
Nice uppercut there from Donelly.
Donelly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donelly throws a leg kick but Rickenbacker v.2 sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves into the clinch.
Donelly lands a body punch.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking for a takedown.
Rickenbacker v.2 looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Donelly dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rickenbacker v.2 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rickenbacker v.2 moves away.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donelly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body kick.
Donelly gets tackled into the cage by Rickenbacker v.2. Rickenbacker v.2 maintains the clinch.
Donelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donelly just leaning against Rickenbacker v.2, taking a breather.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Donelly is defending well.
Donelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body punch.
Donelly prevents Rickenbacker v.2 from breaking the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 stalling in the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Donelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rickenbacker v.2s head.
A right hook to the body lands for Donelly.
A short uppercut from Donelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to break the clinch but Donelly is controlling him.
Donelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rickenbacker v.2 backwards.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Donelly avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Rickenbacker v.2 uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donelly.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Donelly cracks Rickenbacker v.2 with a nice body shot.
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donelly.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body punch
and Donelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donelly blocks a leg kick.
Donelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rickenbacker v.2 circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Donelly does it's job there.
Donelly works Rickenbacker v.2's body with a nice hook.
Rickenbacker v.2 forces Donelly back against the cage and clinches.
Donelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rickenbacker v.2 looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donelly lands a shoulder strike.
Donelly misses with the head strike.
Donelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rickenbacker v.2's defenses.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Donelly lands with a right to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 takes a shot to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Donelly avoids it.
Donelly misses with a body punch.
Donelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rickenbacker v.2 looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rickenbacker v.2.
Donelly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rickenbacker v.2's efforts to push away.
Rickenbacker v.2 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Donelly.
Donelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Donelly gets through Rickenbacker v.2's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 is rocked!
Donelly misses with a body punch.
Oh Rickenbacker v.2 is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rickenbacker v.2 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Donelly throws an elbow but misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stalling in the clinch from Rickenbacker v.2.
A short left from Donelly.
Donelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donelly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rickenbacker v.2's efforts to push away.
Donelly lands a right hand.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to force a seperation but Donelly has the dominant position.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to break the clinch but Donelly is controlling him.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Donelly.
Donelly lands a shot to the body.
Donelly avoids a wild elbow strike from Rickenbacker v.2.
Donelly lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donelly throws a head punch that misses.
Donelly scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to work over Donelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donelly lands with a light punch inside.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Donelly just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gibson Rickenbacker v.2. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donelly missing with knees to the body.
Donelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joseph Donelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Donelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Rickenbacker v.2 leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 blocking some punches.
Donelly cracks Rickenbacker v.2 with a nice body shot.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donelly.
Donelly has a couple of punches blocked by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 goes for a takedown attempt but Donelly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Donelly counters with a straight right hand.
Rickenbacker v.2 checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rickenbacker v.2 was well out of range. Poor timing from Donelly.
Donelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Donelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rickenbacker v.2 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a head kick but it misses.
Donelly is looking to score with low kicks.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 shoots for a takedown but Donelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rickenbacker v.2 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Donelly - just one landing.
Rickenbacker v.2 fails with a takedown attempt.
Donelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rickenbacker v.2 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gibson Rickenbacker v.2. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Donelly blocks the low kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves into range and clinches up with Donelly.
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks from the clinch.
Donelly lands with a nice combination. Rickenbacker v.2 backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donelly.
Donelly with a nice cross.
Donelly blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Donelly misses with a body kick.
Donelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rickenbacker v.2 checks a leg kick.
Donelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donelly misses with a low kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donelly circles away.
Donelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rickenbacker v.2.
Donelly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Donelly duly obliges.
Rickenbacker v.2 shoots in for a double leg but Donelly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donelly connects with a body shot.
Jab from Donelly.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donelly.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Donelly moves out of range easily.
Joseph Donelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rickenbacker v.2 takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A punch lands to the side of Rickenbacker v.2 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donelly throws a right hand that Rickenbacker v.2 ducks under and follows up with a left that Rickenbacker v.2 also avoids with ease.
Rickenbacker v.2 takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donelly.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Donelly. That snapped Rickenbacker v.2's head back.
Nice body kick from Donelly.
Donelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donelly throws a low kick, looking for Rickenbacker v.2's leg but Rickenbacker v.2 calmly moves out of range.
Donelly lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Rickenbacker v.2 goes down and covers up as Donelly starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Donelly!
Joseph Donelly looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I wasn't focused early in my career... I am now. Watch out! And thank you to my fans who have been with me since day 1!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokhtakhounov comes into the arena with Ministry - Thieves blaring out of the sound system. Nuclear has chosen Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuclear throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Nuclear checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nuclear lands with an uppercut that bounces Tokhtakhounov off the cage and back into range.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a kick to the body.
Nuclear slips a straight right by Tokhtakhounov.
Nuclear lands a nice looking body shot.
Nuclear looks to land a right hand but Tokhtakhounov moved out of range.
Tokhtakhounov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tokhtakhounov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuclear.
Tokhtakhounov gets tackled into the cage by Nuclear. Nuclear maintains the clinch.
Nuclear tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokhtakhounov tries to throw a body punch but Nuclear avoids it by throwing Tokhtakhounov back against the cage.
Nuclear misses with a punch to the body.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokhtakhounov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuclear's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nuclear struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokhtakhounov controls his hands.
Tokhtakhounov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov avoiding damage as Nuclear throws knees to the body.
Nuclear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab.
Nuclear avoids the body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov loads up on a big right hand but Nuclear slips the punch.
Tokhtakhounov tries to score with a low kick but Nuclear moves his leg out of the way.
Nuclear throws a looping overhand right but Tokhtakhounov ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Nuclear.
Tokhtakhounov throws a push kick but Nuclear slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokhtakhounov. Nuclear does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Tokhtakhounov rushes Nuclear and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nuclear misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokhtakhounov misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokhtakhounov misses with some punches.
Tokhtakhounov digs a right hand underneath Nuclear's ribcage. Nuclear let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov misses with the head strike.
Tokhtakhounov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuclear.
Nuclear trying to land knees to the body.
Nuclear lands a shoulder strike.
Tokhtakhounov gets through Nuclear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nuclear avoids the elbow strike from Tokhtakhounov, against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuclear lands a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside that Nuclear shrugs off.
Tokhtakhounov works on Nuclear's body with a couple of short punches.
Tokhtakhounov pushes off an throws an elbow but Nuclear leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nuclear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nuclear's sensitive parts.
Nuclear scores with a punch to the head.
Nuclear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokhtakhounov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov walks into a left hand.
Tokhtakhounov misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nuclear misses with a straight left.
Nuclear keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nuclear bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Nuclear misses.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuclear scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nuclear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokhtakhounov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nuclear misses with a double jab.
Nuclear misses with a hook. Tokhtakhounov ducked under it nicely.
Nuclear keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov wants to land a leg kick but Nuclear is out of range.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick which misses Nuclear's front leg but catches the back leg as Nuclear tries to avoid it.
Nuclear darts in and clinches Tokhtakhounov up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Tokhtakhounov - that landed with a thud.
Tokhtakhounov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nuclear avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a right to the head.
Nuclear is looking to break free of the clinch but Tokhtakhounov has double underhooks.
Nuclear misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov managing to block the knees to the body from Nuclear.
Nuclear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov misses with some punches.
Nuclear leaning against his opponent.
Nuclear breaks from the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range as Nuclear throws a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuclear misses with the body kick
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nuclear misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tokhtakhounov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuclear.
Tokhtakhounov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov looks to land a body kick but Nuclear moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nuclear throws a lazy right hand but Tokhtakhounov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
David Nuclear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuclear throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tokhtakhounov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nuclear lands a nice shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a sloppy right hand. Nuclear should have avoided that one.
Nuclear swings for the body but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov motions for Nuclear to come forward. Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuclear is just out of range.
Tokhtakhounov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nuclear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tokhtakhounov looks for the body kick but Nuclear saw that one coming.
Nuclear tried to score with a low kick but Tokhtakhounov checks it.
Tokhtakhounov connects with an inside leg kick.
Nuclear thows a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Tokhtakhounov misses
and Nuclear counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nuclear throws the left hand but Tokhtakhounov avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokhtakhounov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuclear misses the shot to the body.
Nuclear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokhtakhounov moves away.
Tokhtakhounov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuclear.
Tokhtakhounov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tokhtakhounov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tokhtakhounov throws a low kick but Nuclear avoids it.
That kick from Tokhtakhounov tenderised Nuclear's leg. Nuclear is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a front kick but Nuclear steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Nuclear.
Tokhtakhounov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nuclear is out of range and Tokhtakhounov settles back down.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuclear scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to score with low kicks.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tokhtakhounov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tokhtakhounov throws a front kick that sends Nuclear stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Nuclear 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tokhtakhounov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nuclear is out of range and Tokhtakhounov settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov cracks a nice hook into Nuclear's ribs.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuclear is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body kick.
Nuclear throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a good, hard body kick but Nuclear shrugs it off.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Tokhtakhounov misses its intended target.
Tokhtakhounov walks into a stiff left hand from Nuclear.
Nuclear misses with a two punch combination.
Nuclear lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tokhtakhounov backs up against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to score with low kicks.
Tokhtakhounov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nuclear is able to avoid easily.
Nuclear throws a looping overhand right but Tokhtakhounov ducks down to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nuclear misses with a kick to the body
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a nice leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to chop away at Nuclear's legs.
Nuclear tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nuclear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nuclear lands a glancing blow to the side of Tokhtakhounov's head.
Nuclear lands a really nice looking cross but Tokhtakhounov seems unphased.
Tokhtakhounov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nuclear checks a low kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Nuclear digs a good hook to Tokhtakhounov's body.
Tokhtakhounov tried to score with a low kick but Nuclear checks it.
Nuclear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tokhtakhounov slips under a jab from Nuclear.
Nuclear's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tokhtakhounov tries to clinch but Nuclear is having none of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Nuclear checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nuclear pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tokhtakhounov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nuclear throws a series of punches but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Nuclear moves out of range of the body kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Nuclear moves into the clinch.
Nuclear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov pushes Nuclear back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nuclear goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuclear lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuclear misses with an elbow over the top.
Tokhtakhounov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokhtakhounov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuclear trying to control the position but instead, Tokhtakhounov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nuclear into the cage.
Tokhtakhounov managing to block the knees to the body from Nuclear.
A head punch on the inside from Tokhtakhounov fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nuclear takes a swing at Tokhtakhounov's ribcage but misses.
Nuclear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nuclear throws a body punch but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuclear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tokhtakhounov punishes Nuclear's body with a nice straight punch.
Tokhtakhounov throws a head kick but Nuclear moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokhtakhounov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuclear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tokhtakhounov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuclear.
Tokhtakhounov prevents a body shot from Nuclear.
Nuclear breaks the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov lands a head shot.
Nuclear fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tokhtakhounov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nuclear checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nuclear moves out of range of the body kick from Tokhtakhounov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick that misses.
Nuclear lands with an uppercut that bounces Tokhtakhounov off the cage and back into range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nuclear checks a leg kick.
Nuclear scores with a body shot.
Nuclear misses with a straight right.
Tokhtakhounov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuclear.
Nuclear misses with a series of wild punches.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab to the head.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body punch but Nuclear moves out of range.
Nuclear takes a swing at Tokhtakhounov's ribcage but misses.
Nuclear takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tokhtakhounov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body punch but Nuclear moves out of range.
Nuclear throws a body punch but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a front kick but Nuclear steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear looks to land a left hand but Tokhtakhounov moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Nuclear as he checks the leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tokhtakhounov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nuclear - the referee stops the clock and Tokhtakhounov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nuclear. Tokhtakhounov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick that knocks Nuclear off balance momentarily.
Nuclear scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tokhtakhounov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuclear moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Nuclear checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tokhtakhounov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nuclear looks to throw the jab but Tokhtakhounov is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokhtakhounov. Nuclear does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokhtakhounov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nuclear keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear throws a push kick but Tokhtakhounov slaps the foot to one side.
Nuclear has closed the distance and engaged Tokhtakhounov in a clinch.
Nuclear can't find room to land a body shot as Tokhtakhounov controls the action.
Tokhtakhounov pushes Nuclear back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tokhtakhounov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuclear's efforts to push away.
Tokhtakhounov pushes off an throws an elbow but Nuclear leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov being controlled against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov misses with some punches.
Nuclear tries to work over Tokhtakhounov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuclear lands a shot to the body.
Nuclear missing with knees to the body.
Nuclear blocks an elbow strike.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tokhtakhounov throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Nuclear.
Still in the clinch, Tokhtakhounov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside.
Nuclear is trying to break free.
Tokhtakhounov tries to work over Nuclear's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Tokhtakhounov.
Nuclear can't find room to land a body shot as Tokhtakhounov controls the action.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuclear misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuclear creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nuclear putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tokhtakhounov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov misses with some punches.
David Nuclear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokhtakhounov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nuclear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tokhtakhounov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tokhtakhounov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
A relieved looking Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov 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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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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