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CFA 45 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blake Nyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafa Radit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Nyman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafa Radit!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radit connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Radit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Radit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Radit swings for the body but Nyman moves out of range.
Radit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Radit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyman is trying to break free.
Radit landing knees to the body.
Nyman is breathing heavily.
Radit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Radit lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Blake Nyman has been cut.
Radit lands an elbow inside that Nyman shrugs off.
Radit is pushing Nyman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Radit landing knees to the body.
Radit lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Come on Radit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyman is trying to force a seperation but Radit has the dominant position.
Radit landing knees to the body.
Nyman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Radit has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Nyman - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Radit, and another! Nyman is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Rafa Radit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odin Stark is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Knockout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Odin Stark!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stark with a jab.
It looks like Oscar Knockout has been cut.
Stark misses with a lunging right hand
and Knockout makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Knockout is out of range.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knockout.
Knockout takes one to the chin there.
Stark throws a hook to the side of Knockout's head but Knockout sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
and Knockout makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stark really felt that one!
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!
Stark lands a two punch combo.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Knockout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark misses with an uppercut
and Knockout counters with a thumping low kick.
Knockout drops his hands momentarily and Stark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stark misses with a hook to the body
and Knockout counters with a low kick, right behind Stark 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a poor cross that misses
and Knockout counters with an inside leg kick.
Stark looks winded!
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
and Knockout counters with a low kick, right behind Stark 's knee.
Stark misses with a right hand
and Knockout counters with an outside leg kick.
Stark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knockout counters with an inside leg kick.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knockout.
Stark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knockout counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark misses with a right hand
and Knockout counters with a leg kick.
Stark misses with a left hand
and Knockout counters with a crisp right that sends Stark to the canvas! Knockout follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Knockout!
An out of breath Oscar Knockout thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Fox had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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178 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafael Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Pain!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Fox.
Pain shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fox.
Pain dives in and grabs Fox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes down on Pain's head and hops out.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fox counters with a two punch combo.
Rafael Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Pain.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox pushes Pain off looking to stand but Pain dives back in and keeps control.
Pain tries to pass to full mount but Fox defends it.
Pain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox is looking to control Pain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fox avoid being mounted?
Fox wants to improve his position but Pain is controlling well.
Fox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Fox is defending well.
Pain wants to work for an arm triangle but Fox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pain wants to free his trapped foot but Fox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though.
Pain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pain.
Pain looking for a submission but Fox manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Pain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fox wants to control but Pain postures up.
Pain is trying to get an arm triangle but Fox is defending well.
Pain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fox, who protects the arm well.
Fox tries to buck Pain off but Pain is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fox is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pain asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fox has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pain but great work by Fox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pain has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pain gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fox.
Fox prevents Pain from improving his position.
Pain looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyson Pain will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fox lands with a good body shot.
Rafael Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pain is trying to get an arm triangle but Fox is defending well.
Pain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fox is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pain goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pain's guard! Nice work there by Fox!
Fox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pain's head.
Pain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tyson Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fox distracts Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fox defends it easily.
Fox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox is pushing down on Pain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pain is fighting to maintain full guard but Fox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Fox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pain is pressing down on Fox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fox lands a couple of elbows.
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fox defends well.
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fox is one step ahead there.
Fox lands a couple of digs.
Fox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fox has managed to get both his arms back between Pain's legs - danger averted.
Fox with a nice head shot there.
Fox trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Fox landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fox is aware though and is defending well.
Fox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fox chips away with some ground and pound.
Fox postures up and lands a big shot to Pain's brow.
Fox has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pain to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fox is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pain pulls down on the head and he's put Fox to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyson Pain!
An out of breath Tyson Pain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jock Sleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Costa Ioannu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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159 lbs
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154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jock Sleed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Costa Ioannu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sleed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sleed decides to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sleed striking from his own guard.
Sleed working for submissions but it's allowed Ioannu to get to half guard.
Sleed trying to control from the bottom.
Ioannu trying to control from half guard but Sleed is working away.
Sleed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ioannu pulls his head out easily.
Sleed is controlling Ioannu's trapped leg to prevent Ioannu from advancing to side control.
Ioannu is trying to control the action in half guard but Sleed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleed tries to roll over but Ioannu keeps him under control.
Sleed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ioannu pulls his head out easily.
Ioannu wants to control but Sleed is keeping him busy.
Ioannu is looking to advance position but Sleed won't allow it.
Sleed tries to roll over but Ioannu keeps him under control.
Ioannu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sleed is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sleed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sleed.
Sleed is pulling down on Ioannu's head. It's preventing any offense from Ioannu, at least for the moment.
Ioannu wants to get up but he can't break Sleed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ioannu won't allow Sleed to sweep him here.
Sleed is looking to sweep but instead, Ioannu has passed into half guard.
Sleed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleed wants to control but Ioannu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ioannu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ioannu is keen to just control but Sleed is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleed wants to get back to his feet.
Sleed is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sleed wants to get back to full guard.
Sleed controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sleed scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Costa Ioannu has been cut.
Ioannu tries to clinch up but Sleed circles away and keeps his distance.
Sleed drives through and clinches with Ioannu against the cage.
Sleed jumps into guard, dragging Ioannu to the mat.
Sleed wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sleed pulls Ioannu in close to his closed guard and prevents Ioannu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sleed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sleed tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Sleed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Costa Ioannu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sleed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ioannu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Sleed - just one landing.
Sleed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ioannu was covering up waiting for the punch and Sleed finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sleed 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.
Sleed forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sleed in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleed wants to pass to mount but Ioannu is defending the position.
Sleed slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jock Sleed wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ioannu tries a knee to the head but Sleed blocks it.
Ioannu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sleed works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ioannu is proving hard to escape from.
Ioannu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sleed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sleed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ioannu trying to keep a closed guard but Sleed is proving a slippery customer.
Sleed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sleed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ioannu's head.
Sleed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleed working some strikes from top position.
Sleed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ioannu keeping full guard, as Sleed tries to pass.
Ioannu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sleed controls the pace.
Sleed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ioannu's head.
Ioannu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ioannu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sleed controls the pace.
Sleed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sleed working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleed stands up over Ioannu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sleed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sleed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sleed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ioannu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sleed controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sleed passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sleed stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Sleed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Costa Ioannu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ioannu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sleed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sleed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sleed gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ioannu regains guard.
Sleed tries to free his leg and advance position but Ioannu is retaining full guard.
Ioannu looking to control.
Sleed slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sleed stopping the sweep attempt from Ioannu.
Sleed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleed looking to pass the guard.
Ioannu being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jock Sleed has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sleed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sleed showed some decent athleticism there.
Sleed is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleed decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sleed has closed the distance and engaged Ioannu in a clinch.
Ioannu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sleed has picked Ioannu up - he's going for a ride! Sleed dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sleed decides to return to a standing position.
Sleed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ioannu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sleed moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sleed breaks the clinch.
Ioannu misses with a takedown attempt
and Sleed counters by moving into the clinch.
Ioannu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ioannu is trying to pull guard but Sleed has him pressed against the cage.
Jock Sleed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Ioannu.
Sleed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ioannu shoots and misses
and Sleed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ioannu gets tackled into the cage by Sleed. Sleed maintains the clinch.
Sleed wants the takedown. Ioannu is fighting it off but Sleed persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ioannu's guard against the cage.
Sleed content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleed working some strikes from top position.
Costa Ioannu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jock Sleed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sleed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ioannu on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sleed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jock Sleed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sleed 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock Sleed!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliah Brenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brenner has chosen Dont Stop Me Now as his entrance music. Eliah Brenner acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eliah Brenner!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws the kick towards the body but Brenner avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Brenner. Those never looked like landing.
Brenner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brenner tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brenner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brenner darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Brenner trying to land knees to the body.
Brenner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henderson up against the cage.
Brenner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Henderson avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brenner looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Brenner won't allow it.
Brenner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Henderson avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Henderson is looking to control Brenner's arms but Brenner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henderson has his back to the cage.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brenner stalling.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Brenner lands an elbow inside that Henderson shrugs off.
It looks like Jordan Henderson has been cut.
Brenner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Henderson taking a breather.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
Henderson wants a takedown.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Brenner misses with an elbow over the top.
Brenner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brenner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Brenner has eaten all the pies!
Henderson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brenner's head.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brenner trying to control but Henderson postures up.
Henderson wants to free his trapped foot but Brenner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brenner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brenner to regain full guard.
Brenner is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Brenner is retaining full guard.
Brenner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brenner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brenner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brenner controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses. Brenner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Brenner!
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brenner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson pulls Brenner in close to prevent any damage.
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 Jordan Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan Henderson'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.
A cross from Henderson lands.
Brenner is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Brenner.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Brenner.
Brenner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eliah Brenner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson misses with a leg kick.
Brenner wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Brenner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson shoots in but Brenner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brenner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brenner is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Brenner is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brenner tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Eliah Brenner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson throws the left hand but Brenner avoids the punch easily.
Brenner moves into the clinch.
Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Brenner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henderson's defenses.
Henderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Brenner has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson trying to control the position but instead, Brenner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Henderson into the cage.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Henderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson is looking to control Brenner's arms but Brenner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henderson has his back to the cage.
Brenner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henderson's efforts to push away.
Brenner trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brenner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henderson's efforts to push away.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brenner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brenner lands an elbow inside that Henderson shrugs off.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Henderson pushes Brenner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brenner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brenner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Brenner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brenner is looking to clinch.
Henderson throws a right hand that Brenner ducks under and follows up with a left that Brenner also avoids with ease.
Henderson works over Brenner's head and body with a nice combination.
Brenner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henderson backs up against the cage.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Brenner tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Henderson thuds a left hand into Brenner's body.
Brenner tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Brenner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Henderson finds it's target.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Brenner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henderson throws a right hand that Brenner ducks under and follows up with a left that Brenner also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with a hook.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brenner moves away.
Brenner ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Brenner fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson jabs Brenner right on the nose. Brenner blinks but takes it well.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Brenner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brenner.
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Henderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 Jordan Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan Henderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Brenner tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Brenner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Henderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson throws a strike but Brenner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brenner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brenner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brenner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brenner is posturing up here but Henderson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Brenner tries to roll out but it's too tight and Brenner has to tap! Slick submission there by Henderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Henderson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jordan Henderson thanked CEC Nutrition Q160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Andaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Bulger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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23
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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26
205 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Andaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Bulger!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Andaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andaya is defended easily by Bulger.
Andaya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bulger misses with a lunging right hand
and Andaya counters with a single leg into guard. Bulger didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bulger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andaya defends well.
Bulger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andaya postures up in Bulger's guard and throws a big left but Bulger blocks it.
Andaya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulger controls Andaya momentarily but Andaya frees himself.
Andaya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andaya wants to control from the top but Bulger keeps moving.
Andaya postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bulger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Andaya, into his guard.
Andaya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andaya trying to control the position.
Bulger throws an elbow that misses. Andaya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bulger's guard. Nice move by Andaya!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bulger wants to sweep here but Andaya controlling him for the moment.
Bulger keeping moving, preventing Andaya from controlling successfully.
Andaya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bulger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andaya has managed to get both his arms back between Bulger's legs - danger averted.
Bulger wants to hit a switch here but Andaya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bulger there!
Andaya looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Andaya lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulger working to try and regain half guard.
Bulger taking shots to the head.
Andaya is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bulger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bulger is in a horrible position here. Andaya smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bulger is squirming around, avoiding Andaya's attempts to control the action.
Andaya landing shots from mount.
Andaya lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bulger hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andaya with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andaya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bulger tries to reverse the position but Andaya maintains control.
Andaya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andaya has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bulger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andaya looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andaya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bulger is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Andaya 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.
Andaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andaya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andaya slaps away a takedown attempt from Bulger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joseph Bulger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bulger duly obliges.
Bulger sizes up Andaya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andaya thows a body shot but no joy.
Andaya misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bulger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bulger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andaya missing with a left hand there. Bulger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andaya misses with a two punch combination.
Bulger moves into range and clinches up with Andaya.
Andaya wants to break free but Bulger has control.
Bulger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bulger has Andaya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andaya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bulger has a couple of punches blocked by Andaya.
Andaya turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Andaya manages to end up in side control.
Andaya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bulger keeps working.
Andaya works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andaya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andaya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bulger managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Andaya.
Bulger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andaya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bulger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andaya trying to control the action but Bulger is working from the bottom.
Andaya in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andaya looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bulger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bulger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Andaya tries to pass to full mount but Bulger defends it.
Andaya is working for a submission of some sort.
Bulger is trying to maintain the position but Andaya is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andaya seems to be working for a kimura but Bulger defends the submission attempt.
Andaya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bulger keeps working.
Andaya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bulger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Andaya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Keith Andaya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andaya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bulger regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Andaya dominated that second round.
That's time! Andaya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Andaya. Those never looked like landing.
Andaya tries to bum rush Bulger with a series of wild strikes but Bulger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bulger throws a low kick but Andaya avoids it.
A big right from Bulger misses.
Bulger misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Bulger misses.
Bulger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andaya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andaya trying to control the position.
Bulger won't allow Andaya to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andaya keeping moving, preventing Bulger from controlling successfully.
Bulger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andaya haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joseph Bulger.
Andaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Bulger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulger.
No joy there for Andaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keith Andaya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulger shoots in and drives through. Andaya sprawls well.
Bulger tries to clinch up but Andaya circles away and keeps his distance.
Bulger misses with a wild combination.
Bulger clinches up with Andaya and pushes him back against the cage.
Andaya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bulger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bulger gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Andaya regains guard.
Andaya working a defensive guard here.
Bulger works over Andaya with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andaya manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bulger blocking the ground and pound.
Andaya wants to control but Bulger has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Andaya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bulger is refusing to be controlled, as Andaya sits in half guard.
Andaya is really struggling to control Bulger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bulger keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andaya is trying to control. Bulger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bulger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bulger wants to sweep but no luck.
Andaya trying to control but Bulger is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Keith Andaya just wasn't active enough.
Andaya gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bulger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Joseph Bulger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andaya is looking to stand up but Bulger isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Bulger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andaya 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Andaya!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pence Apene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tex Bighorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
205 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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29
220 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pence Apene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tex Bighorn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bighorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apene moves away.
A combination from Bighorn does no damage.
Bighorn throws a right hand that Apene ducks under and follows up with a left that Apene also avoids with ease.
Apene shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bighorn is trying to defend but Apene finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Apene stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apene has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pence Apene wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Bighorn. Those never looked like landing.
Apene moves in looking to clinch but Bighorn pushes him off.
Tex Bighorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apene has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bighorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bighorn misses with some punches.
Apene gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bighorn is refusing to be controlled, as Apene sits in half guard.
Apene sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bighorn defending well though.
Apene throwing shots but Bighorn is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apene is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bighorn as he works his way to full guard.
Apene not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apene thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Apene looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bighorn is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apene drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bighorn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Apene has Bighorn in his guard.
Bighorn tries to stand but Apene is controlling from the bottom.
Apene looking for a guillotine here but Bighorn defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apene pulls Bighorn in close to his closed guard and prevents Bighorn from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bighorn tries to stand but Apene is controlling from the bottom.
Apene bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bighorn's guard.
Apene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bighorn is keeping the position for now.
Apene works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bighorn looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bighorn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Apene.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pence Apene dominated that round.
That's time! Apene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bighorn misses with a left hand
and Apene counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bighorn!
Apene tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Apene decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bighorn to his feet.
Apene fails to land the takedown.
Bighorn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bighorn misses with a few strikes there.
Bighorn throws a right hand that Apene ducks under and follows up with a left that Apene also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bighorn misses with a combination
letting Apene counter with a right hand.
Apene shoots for a double leg takedown but Bighorn sprawls well. He's pushed Apene's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bighorn gets caught flat footed, as Apene shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Apene trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bighorn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bighorn wants to stand but Apene is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bighorn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Apene pulls Bighorn in close to prevent any damage.
Apene is looking for a triangle but Bighorn pushes his legs off easily.
Bighorn preventing the sweep.
Bighorn wanted to stand there but Apene had control of the position.
Apene has control of Bighorn's left arm, preventing Bighorn from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pence Apene just wasn't active enough.
Bighorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Apene takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apene fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pence Apene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Bighorn. No joy for Apene on that attempt.
Bighorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bighorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Bighorn misses with the combination.
Apene misses with a takedown attempt - Bighorn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bighorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Apene.
Apene closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bighorn circles away.
Bighorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bighorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Apene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bighorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Pence Apene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apene looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bighorn!
Apene tries to move to mount but Bighorn blocks the move with his legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Apene.
Apene trying to control the position but Bighorn is working away.
Apene is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bighorn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Apene is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apene scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bighorn to see if he's OK.
Apene is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bighorn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apene is trying to get an arm triangle but Bighorn is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pence Apene dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Apene fails with a takedown attempt.
Apene slips a jab from Bighorn.
A punch combination from Bighorn misses.
Apene dodges the punch combination from Bighorn.
Bighorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Bighorn.
Bighorn misses with a double jab.
Apene closes the distance and pushes Bighorn back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Apene's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apene fails to pull guard.
Bighorn tries to work over Apene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bighorn tries to work over Apene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bighorn misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bighorn has a couple of punches blocked by Apene.
Apene tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bighorn smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pence Apene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Bighorn. No joy for Apene on that attempt.
Bighorn dodges the punch combination from Apene.
Bighorn lands a slapping body shot.
Bighorn looks to throw the jab but Apene is out of range.
Apene shoots in but no luck this time.
Apene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tex Bighorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bighorn throws a series of punches but Apene moves out of range.
Apene gets the takedown into side control.
Bighorn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apene asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tex Bighorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bighorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apene in side control, throwing shots but Bighorn defends.
Apene wants to control but Bighorn is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bighorn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apene asserts his dominance and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apene wants to control but Bighorn is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apene tries to score with some ground and pound. Bighorn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Apene is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bighorn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bighorn is not content to let Apene control the position.
Bighorn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Apene.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apene taking a breather here.
Bighorn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Apene.
Pence Apene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apene controlling from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apene wants to control but Bighorn is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pence Apene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apene, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pence Apene!
Pence Apene very nearly forgot to thank Blood Bank ($10) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucjan Anielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ima Punchon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucjan Anielski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ima Punchon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anielski counters with a head kick.
Punchon shoots for a double leg takedown but Anielski sprawls well. He's pushed Punchon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anielski throws a series of punches but Punchon avoids them all with ease.
Punchon throws a sloppy head kick
and Anielski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punchon misses with a kick to the body.
Punchon misses with a straight right.
Punchon throws a right and a left that Anielski avoids nicely.
Anielski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anielski avoids the head kick by Punchon.
Punchon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Punchon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anielski swivels and escapes.
Anielski blocks a head kick by Punchon.
Punchon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punchon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anielski counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anielski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Punchon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anielski.
Punchon slips a straight right by Anielski.
Ima Punchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchon rushes Anielski and presses him up against the cage.
Anielski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anielski tries to work over Punchon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Punchon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anielskis head.
Punchon tries to break free but Anielski pushes him back against the cage.
Anielski manages to break the clinch.
Punchon misses with the combination.
Punchon lands a head shot.
Anielski staying out of range there.
Anielski throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Punchon misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punchon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anielski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Punchon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Punchon misses.
A combination from Punchon does no damage.
Punchon clinches up with Anielski and pushes him back against the cage.
Anielski can't find room to land a body shot as Punchon controls the action.
Punchon misses with a punch on the inside.
Punchon scores with a shoulder strike.
Anielski struggles to land a body shot inside as Punchon controls his hands.
Punchon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Punchon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anielski can't find room to land a body shot as Punchon controls the action.
Anielski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Punchon.
Anielski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anielski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anielski throws a solid leg kick but Punchon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anielski.
Punchon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Punchon there.
A lazy left from Punchon finds it's target.
Punchon forces Anielski back against the cage and clinches.
Punchon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punchon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lucjan Anielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ima Punchon.
Anielski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Punchon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punchon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anielski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anielski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anielski circles away quickly and effectively.
Punchon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lucjan Anielski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punchon throws the kick towards the body but Anielski avoids it.
Punchon shoots in looking for a takedown. Anielski tries to sprawl out of it but Punchon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anielski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Punchon.
Anielski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punchon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Punchon misses
and Anielski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Punchon misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ima Punchon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Punchon misses with the combination.
Punchon throws an overhand right that lands on Anielski's shoulder, as Anielski tries to avoid the shot.
Punchon has a takedown stuffed.
Punchon throws a right hand that Anielski ducks under and follows up with a left that Anielski also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anielski.
Punchon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anielski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Punchon somewhat.
Punchon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Punchon doesn't manage to clinch there - Anielski circles away.
Punchon scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anielski moves out of range of the body kick from Punchon.
Anielski with a hook.
A big left from Punchon misses.
Nice jab there from Punchon.
Punchon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anielski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Punchon if he has to take too many more of those.
Ima Punchon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punchon shoots in and drives through. Anielski sprawls well.
Lucjan Anielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ima Punchon.
Punchon is breathing heavily.
Punchon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Punchon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anielski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punchon needs to keep his hands up - Anielski had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punchon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anielski swats away the attempt to clinch by Punchon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anielski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punchon misses with a hook. Anielski ducked under it nicely.
Anielski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punchon.
A head kick misses from Punchon.
Anielski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Punchon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Punchon throws a front kick aimed at Anielski's knee but Anielski avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Punchon misses the target.
Punchon throws a series of punches but Anielski moves out of range.
Anielski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anielski throws a series of punches but Punchon avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anielski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Punchon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anielski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Anielski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Punchon moves forwards but Anielski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Punchon throws a leg kick but Anielski moved away.
Anielski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Punchon.
Punchon misses with the combination.
Punchon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anielski checks it well.
Anielski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Punchon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Punchon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anielski tries to kick Punchon off but Punchon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Punchon stops Anielski from getting back to his feet.
Anielski wants to control but Punchon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Punchon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Anielski wants to get back to full guard.
Punchon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Anielski.
Anielski wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anielski trying to hold on to Punchon's head to control him but Punchon postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Punchon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ima Punchon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Punchon has managed to clinch.
Punchon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Punchon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anielski backwards.
Anielski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punchon prevents a body shot from Anielski.
Punchon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anielski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anielski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Punchon breaks from the clinch.
Anielski moves out of range as Punchon throws a body kick.
Punchon blocks the body kick.
Punchon misses with a body shot.
Punchon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punchon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anielski was well out of range. Poor timing from Punchon.
Punchon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchon missing with a left hand there. Anielski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Punchon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Punchon throws a series of punches but Anielski avoids them all with ease.
Punchon throws a head kick that half lands.
Anielski throws a series of strikes that have Punchon backpedaling.
Punchon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lucjan Anielski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punchon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anielski scores with a shot to the body.
Anielski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchon.
Punchon throws a low kick but Anielski avoids it.
Anielski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Punchon throws a body punch but Anielski moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anielski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punchon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anielski misses with the combination.
Punchon tries a low kick but Anielski avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Punchon.
Punchon connects with a right hand. Anielski shakes it off.
Anielski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Punchon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Punchon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Punchon throws a sloppy head kick and Anielski moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anielski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anielski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punchon throws a nice looking combination but Anielski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punchon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anielski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anielski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Punchon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anielski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anielski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anielski connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anielski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anielski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Punchon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anielski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Punchon.
Lucjan Anielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ima Punchon.
A head kick by Punchon misses
and Anielski counters with a one-two to the body.
Anielski scores with a nice right hand.
Punchon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Punchon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anielski sprawls well. Anielski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Punchon gets slowly back to his feet.
Anielski works over Punchon's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punchon. Anielski does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punchon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anielski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Punchon somewhat.
Good shot there by Anielski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucjan Anielski clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anielski avoids the body shot from Punchon.
Punchon throws a combination that misses
and Anielski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anielski dodges the punch combination from Punchon.
Punchon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Punchon misses with a body kick.
Punchon moves in looking to clinch but Anielski pushes him off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Punchon.
Punchon darts in and clinches Anielski up against the cage.
Anielski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Punchon.
Anielski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Punchon lands an uppercut.
Punchon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anielski's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anielski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punchon breaks from the clinch.
Anielski loads up on a big right hand but Punchon slips the punch.
Punchon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anielski circles away.
Punchon moves in looking to clinch but Anielski pushes him off.
A low kick from Punchon is predictable there
and Anielski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Punchon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anielski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Punchon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Punchon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Punchon has a takedown stuffed.
Punchon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punchon shoots in for a double leg but Anielski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucjan Anielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ima Punchon.
Anielski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchon moves in looking to clinch but Anielski pushes him off.
Anielski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Punchon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anielski.
Punchon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Punchon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punchon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Punchon throws a lazy uppercut
and Anielski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Punchon really felt that one!
Punchon throws out a loose jab but Anielski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punchon swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchon throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Punchon misses.
Anielski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punchon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anielski can pounce on him.
Punchon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Punchon misses with a wild combination.
Anielski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Punchon eats them both and turns towards Anielski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anielski swinging wildly here.
Anielski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Anielski misses.
Punchon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Punchon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anielski slips a jab and a cross from Punchon.
Punchon throws a push kick but Anielski slaps the foot to one side.
Punchon misses with a shot to the body
and Anielski counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
Punchon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Punchon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Punchon avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ima Punchon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Punchon lands a nice shot that snaps Anielski's head back.
Anielski takes a swing at Punchon's ribcage but misses.
Punchon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anielski slips a jab and a cross from Punchon.
Sloppy strikes from Punchon. Those never looked like landing.
Anielski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Punchon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anielski defends it nicely.
Anielski works Punchon's body with a nice hook.
Punchon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Punchon throws a nice looking combination but Anielski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchon fails to land with a series of punches.
Punchon lands a body shot.
Punchon closes the distance and clinches up with Anielski, looking for a takedown. Punchon pushes Anielski against the cage but Anielski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anielski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punchon moves away.
Anielski lands with a good body shot.
Punchon misses with a hook
and Anielski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anielski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anielski throws a chopping leg kick but Punchon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Punchon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Punchon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anielski swivels and escapes.
Lucjan Anielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ima Punchon.
Punchon blocks a head kick by Anielski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Punchon or perhaps it was just good defense by Anielski which made him look bad.
Punchon blocks a head kick by Anielski.
Punchon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Punchon prevents Anielski from escaping the position.
Punchon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Punchon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anielski swivels and escapes.
Anielski blocks a head kick by Punchon.
Anielski dips to his left and cracks Punchon with an uppercut!
Anielski defending well as Punchon loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anielski misses with a two punch combination.
Punchon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anielski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Anielski misses.
Punchon throws a head kick that misses.
Lucjan Anielski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punchon misses with a combination
and Anielski counters with an outside leg kick.
Anielski throws a good cross that connects.
Punchon throws a sloppy head kick and Anielski moves out of range easily.
Punchon digs a good body shot into Anielski's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchon wants to clinch up but Anielski keeps it at a distance.
Anielski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Punchon.
Punchon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anielski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punchon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punchon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Punchon lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anielski rushes Punchon and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anielski tries a body shot but Punchon blocks it.
Anielski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Punchon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ima Punchon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Punchon.
Punchon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ima Punchon.
Well Punchon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ima Punchon!
Ima Punchon is the new middleweight champion!
Ima Punchon very nearly forgot to thank Blood Bank ($10) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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