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BFT-210 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Loose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uriah Hall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wes Loose's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uriah Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wes Loose!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Hall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loose's sensitive parts.
Loose slips under a jab from Hall.
Loose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loose will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loose.
Loose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Loose moves away and avoids it.
Loose avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall avoids the body shot from Loose.
Loose checks a leg kick.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Loose moves out of range easily.
Loose looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Loose throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Loose misses with a looping left.
Uriah Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loose.
Loose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Loose misses the target.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Loose misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Hall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Loose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loose manages to avoid it.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loose moves away.
Loose takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Loose throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loose fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loose.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Hall misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall swings for the body but Loose moves out of range.
Hall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall is looking to slow Loose down with leg kicks.
Hall moves out of range of the leg kick from Loose.
Loose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hall defends it nicely.
Uriah Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Loose.
Loose looks winded!
Hall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Loose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Hall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loose avoids the body shot from Hall.
A head kick misses from Hall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loose defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Uriah Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Hall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Loose moves out of range easily.
Loose throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Loose misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Hall cracks the inside of Loose's front leg.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loose manages to avoid it.
Hall tries to work over Loose's front leg with a kick but Loose checks it.
Loose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall motions for Loose to come forward. Hall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws out a leg kick but Loose moves out of range and Hall only half commits.
Loose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Hall tenderised Loose's leg. Loose is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loose is breathing heavily.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loose.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Hall defending well as Loose loads up on a big left hand.
Hall swings for the body but Loose moves out of range.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Loose moves out of range easily.
Loose shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loose was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Loose has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hall.
Hall looks for the body kick but Loose saw that one coming.
Hall lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall throws out a loose jab but Loose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall throws a hook but Loose blocks it.
Hall is looking to wear down Loose with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loose looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall thumps Loose with a low kick.
Loose closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Loose pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Loose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Loose steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hall. That one must have hurt.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hall.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loose was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Loose moved out of range nicely.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loose was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall thows a body kick. Loose tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Loose checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loose can do to turn this around?
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hall - that will leave a mark!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Loose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loose was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loose.
Hall throws a low kick but Loose moves out of range easily.
Loose throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall takes a swing at Loose's ribcage but misses.
Loose avoids the body shot from Hall.
Loose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Hall dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loose's sensitive parts.
Loose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Loose defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Loose saw that one coming.
Loose moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Loose throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loose.
Hall throws a hook but Loose avoids it easily.
Loose takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loose.
Hall wants to slow Loose down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall throws a head kick but Loose moves out of range.
A low kick from Loose is predictable there
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loose can't do much from the bottom here.
Loose might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hall trying to control the action but Loose is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall just content to control the position.
Loose tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall trying to control the action but Loose is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Loose's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loose sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Loose is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Uriah Hall wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Loose throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Hall.
Loose throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Uriah Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loose ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loose.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Loose's front leg but catches the back leg as Loose tries to avoid it.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Loose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall scores with a head kick. Loose tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Loose does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Loose checks it well.
Hall lands a head kick. Loose smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wes Loose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriah Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hall 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Hall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fenton Meeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fenton Meeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Bacon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bacon throws out a loose jab but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks wants to clinch up but Bacon keeps it at a distance.
Meeks tries to clinch up but Bacon circles away and keeps his distance.
Bacon lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bacon, as that shot connected.
Meeks is looking to clinch but Bacon is avoiding it.
Bacon thuds a left hand into Meeks's body.
Bacon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bacon digs a good body shot into Meeks's ribs.
Bacon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacon scores with a three punch combo!
Meeks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bacon.
Bacon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meeks circles away quickly and effectively.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Bacon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bacon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meeks slips under a jab from Bacon.
Bacon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meeks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meeks wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bacon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meeks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bacon.
Bacon misses with a double jab.
Bacon fails to land with a series of punches.
Bacon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meeks clinches up against the cage.
Meeks keeps control of Bacon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meeks can't find room to land a body shot as Bacon controls the action.
Meeks has Bacon pressed against the cage, preventing Bacon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks works on Bacon's body with a couple of short punches.
Meeks digs a right hand into Bacon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bacon's gas tank.
Meeks is looking to control Bacon's arms but Bacon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Meeks has his back to the cage.
A short right from Meeks on the inside.
Meeks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meeks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bacon's efforts to push away.
Meeks throws a head punch that misses.
Meeks tries a body shot but Bacon blocks it.
Bacon is trying to break free.
Meeks prevents Bacon from breaking the clinch.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Bacon 's eye.
A right hook to the body lands for Meeks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacon blocks the elbow strike.
Bacon tries to break the clinch but Meeks is controlling the position.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks prevents Bacon from breaking the clinch.
Bacon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meeks lands an elbow just above Bacon 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bacon blocks a body shot from Meeks.
Bacon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacon tries to bum rush Meeks with a series of wild strikes but Meeks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bacon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bacon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meeks at a distance.
Bacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meeks.
Bacon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bacon misses with a double jab.
Bacon blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Bacon misses.
Meeks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bacon swinging wildly here.
Chris Bacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meeks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bacon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Bacon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Bacon circles away.
Meeks has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacon is trying to break free.
Meeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meeks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bacon is defending well for now.
Bacon tries to break free but Meeks pushes him back against the cage.
Meeks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Meeks.
Bacon breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meeks misses with a looping right.
Meeks has managed to clinch.
Bacon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalling in the clinch from Meeks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Bacon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bacon misses with the combination.
Bacon throws a series of punches but Meeks avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bacon slips under a jab from Meeks.
Meeks throws a jab but it's blocked by Bacon.
Chris Bacon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacon misses with an uppercut. Meeks saw that one coming.
Bacon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab from Meeks.
Bacon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bacon misses with a wild combination.
Bacon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bacon scores with a shot to the body.
Meeks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bacon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meeks counters with a nice right hand that sends Bacon toppling to the canvas! Bacon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Meeks finish him?!
Bacon is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Meeks points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Bacon wakes up just in time to hear Meeks thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fenton Meeks!
A very excited looking Fenton Meeks 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chras Watsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chras Watsky!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from St Pierre.
Watsky avoids a wild elbow strike from St Pierre.
Watsky tries to pull guard but St Pierre won't allow it.
St Pierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Watsky dodges an elbow strike from St Pierre.
Watsky takes an elbow to the forehead.
St Pierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St Pierre creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Pierre misses with the head strike.
Watsky blocks an elbow strike.
Watsky blocks an elbow strike from St Pierre.
Watsky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow.
St Pierre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
St Pierre lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Watsky dodges an elbow strike from St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with an elbow over the top.
Watsky blocks an elbow strike.
St Pierre misses with an elbow strike.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Pierre throws an elbow that misses.
Watsky avoids the elbow strike from St Pierre, against the cage.
Watsky avoids the elbow strike from St Pierre, against the cage.
Watsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Pierre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Pierre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watsky avoids the elbow strike from St Pierre, against the cage.
St Pierre lands an elbow that stopped Watsky in his tracks for a moment.
Watsky dodges an elbow strike from St Pierre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre stops a takedown attempt from Watsky.
Georges St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chras Watsky.
Watsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
St Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Watsky.
St Pierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Watsky blocks the elbow strike.
Watsky avoiding damage as St Pierre throws knees to the body.
Watsky avoids the elbow strike from St Pierre, against the cage.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Chras Watsky has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Pierre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Pierre throws an elbow but misses.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside that Watsky shrugs off.
Nice elbow from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands an elbow just above Watsky 's eye.
St Pierre misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Pierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watsky's brow.
St Pierre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Watsky blocks an elbow strike from St Pierre.
Watsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Pierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watsky's brow.
St Pierre throws a head punch that misses.
Watsky is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre is controlling him.
Watsky avoids the elbow strike from St Pierre, against the cage.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Pierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Watsky's defenses.
Watsky blocks an elbow strike from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands an elbow just above Watsky 's eye.
Watsky blocks an elbow strike.
St Pierre throws an elbow that misses.
Watsky blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws an elbow but it misses.
Watsky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Watsky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Watsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre wanted to stand there but Watsky had control of the position.
St Pierre won't allow Watsky 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.
Watsky is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watsky is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chras Watsky'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.
St Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
Watsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Pierre tries to clinch there but Watsky circles away.
St Pierre clinches up against the cage.
Watsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre has Watsky pressed against the cage, preventing Watsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Pierre.
St Pierre throws an elbow that misses.
Watsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Pierre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watsky blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from St Pierre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Watsky blocks an elbow strike from St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St Pierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Pierre lands an elbow that stopped Watsky in his tracks for a moment.
Watsky blocks an elbow strike.
Watsky dodges an elbow strike from St Pierre.
Watsky avoids a wild elbow strike from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
St Pierre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
St Pierre throws an elbow but it misses.
Watsky tries for a takedown but St Pierre manages to get underhooks.
St Pierre lands an elbow that stopped Watsky in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands a damaging elbow.
St Pierre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St Pierre creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Pierre prevents the takedown attempt.
St Pierre lands an elbow that stopped Watsky in his tracks for a moment.
Watsky wants to break free but St Pierre has control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watsky dodges an elbow strike from St Pierre.
Georges St Pierre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Pierre.
St Pierre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
St Pierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Pierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watsky's brow.
St Pierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Pierre misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Pierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Watsky is rocked!
St Pierre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Watsky is still on wobbly legs! Can St Pierre finish him?
Watsky avoids the elbow strike from St Pierre, against the cage.
Watsky dodges an elbow strike from St Pierre.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Pierre throws an elbow but misses.
St Pierre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Pierre misses with an elbow over the top.
Watsky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St Pierre just stands there and leans against the cage.
Georges St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chras Watsky.
Watsky blocks an elbow strike from St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Pierre throws an elbow but misses.
St Pierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Watsky avoids a wild elbow strike from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St Pierre scores with a knee to the head.
St Pierre throws an elbow but it misses.
Watsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
St Pierre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Pierre creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Watsky with a big uppercut! Watsky tries to clinch up but St Pierre pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Watsky to the mat! Watsky covers up and St Pierre unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Georges St Pierre!
Georges St Pierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hussak Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Wietrzny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wietrzny is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hunter-Fallen. Hussak Claw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igor Wietrzny's chin.
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33
164 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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32
178 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hussak Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Wietrzny!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wietrzny scores with a crisp jab that stopped Claw in his tracks.
Wietrzny thuds his right hand into Claw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Claw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wietrzny avoids it really well and circles away.
Donk. Wietrzny catches Claw right on the button with a cross.
Wietrzny takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wietrzny throws a chopping leg kick but Claw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wietrzny tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Claw counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wietrzny has escaped the position, nice work there.
Claw throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wietrzny can't do much from the bottom here.
Claw tries to score with some ground and pound. Wietrzny controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wietrzny tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Wietrzny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Claw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wietrzny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wietrzny is avoiding damage well.
Claw cracks Wietrzny with a big right hand but Wietrzny just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wietrzny tries to improve position but can't.
Claw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wietrzny is looking to regain half guard here but Claw keeps moving and retains side control.
Claw in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Claw working the ground and pound but Wietrzny is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny gets back to half guard.
Claw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wietrzny has managed to free his arm - good work.
Claw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Claw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wietrzny defending well though.
Claw prevents Wietrzny from improving his position.
Claw is working for a kimura but Wietrzny is defending it quite comfortably.
Wietrzny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Claw's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Claw's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claw trying to control the action but Wietrzny just sinks the hooks in.
Wietrzny is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wietrzny avoiding Claw 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Claw do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Claw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wietrzny wants to control but Claw is keeping busy.
Wietrzny controlling from the back.
Claw looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wietrzny.
Claw 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Claw biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
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!
Claw defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wietrzny's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Wietrzny will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wietrzny digs a good hook to Claw's body.
Claw has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Claw or perhaps it was just good defense by Wietrzny which made him look bad.
Wietrzny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wietrzny gets a takedown into half guard.
Wietrzny wants to take a breather but Claw is having none of it.
Claw trying to hold on to Wietrzny's head to control him but Wietrzny postures up.
Wietrzny wants to control but Claw is keeping him busy.
Wietrzny is stalling here. Claw is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wietrzny seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Claw has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Claw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Claw working the strikes but Wietrzny uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny won't allow Claw to pass to mount.
Claw is looking for a kimura but Wietrzny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Claw to get the leverage.
Wietrzny trying to control from the bottom.
Claw seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claw thows a huge punch but Wietrzny dodges it nicely.
Wietrzny tries to get to full guard but Claw has control of the leg.
Claw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Claw is pressing down on Wietrzny's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wietrzny is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw is working for an americana but Wietrzny has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Claw was thinking about the submission.
Claw lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wietrzny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Claw throws a big right hand that misses.
Claw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wietrzny is trying to keep Claw in close.
Wietrzny seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wietrzny controls Claw momentarily but Claw frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Claw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wietrzny is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wietrzny has escaped and now he's on top!
Claw is trying to keep Wietrzny in close.
Wietrzny is looking to pass into half guard but Claw pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Claw is in guard.
Claw trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wietrzny manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wietrzny wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wietrzny works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Wietrzny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wietrzny lands with a nice combination. Claw backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Hussak Claw has been cut.
No joy there for Wietrzny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Claw moves into the clinch successfully.
Claw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wietrzny is defending well.
Claw goes for a takedown attempt but Wietrzny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wietrzny digs a good body shot into Claw's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw checks a leg kick.
Claw tries to move into range but Wietrzny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Claw has his takedown stuffed
and Wietrzny counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hussak Claw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wietrzny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claw.
Claw shoots in and gets a takedown into Wietrzny's guard.
Claw passes Wietrzny's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wietrzny is looking to control Claw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wietrzny avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw seems to be looking for submissions.
Claw with the ground and pound but Wietrzny uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Claw throws an elbow that misses. Wietrzny uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Claw's guard. Nice move by Wietrzny!
Wietrzny trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claw managing to control the position.
Claw is trying to keep Wietrzny in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hussak Claw.
Some bone on bone action there as Claw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Igor Wietrzny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wietrzny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wietrzny cracks a nice hook into Claw's ribs.
Claw misses with a takedown attempt
and Wietrzny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Claw fails with a takedown attempt.
Wietrzny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny connects with an inside leg kick.
Hussak Claw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Wietrzny.
Wietrzny lands a body shot.
Wietrzny scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wietrzny lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Wietrzny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wietrzny winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Wietrzny!
Igor Wietrzny seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Butrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn has chosen Muay Thai fight music as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
168 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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27
152 lbs
21 - 20 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Butrovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaowanungkarn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Butrovic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chaowanungkarn is trying to defend but Butrovic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Butrovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaowanungkarn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chaowanungkarn wants to control but Butrovic is keeping busy.
Butrovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to improve his position.
Butrovic is taking a breather. Chaowanungkarn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chaowanungkarn is looking for a sweep. Butrovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Butrovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic trying to pass the guard but Chaowanungkarn defending well.
Butrovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chaowanungkarn's head.
Butrovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Butrovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Butrovic 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.
Chaowanungkarn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaowanungkarn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Butrovic.
Chaowanungkarn controlling the position for now.
Butrovic is thwarting Chaowanungkarn's attempts to control the position.
Butrovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chaowanungkarn defending well though.
Butrovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butrovic.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaowanungkarn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butrovic.
Butrovic wants to pass to mount but Chaowanungkarn is defending the position.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaowanungkarn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaowanungkarn is refusing to be controlled, as Butrovic sits in half guard.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butrovic working over Chaowanungkarn with some ground and pound. Chaowanungkarn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic throwing shots but Chaowanungkarn is blocking nicely.
Butrovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chaowanungkarn sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to maintain the position but Butrovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Butrovic working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Butrovic in particular looking to stall.
Chaowanungkarn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butrovic.
Chaowanungkarn tries to get to full guard but Butrovic has control of the leg.
Chaowanungkarn wants to control but Butrovic is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to improve his position.
Butrovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaowanungkarn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Butrovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Butrovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butrovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butrovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Butrovic lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butrovic wants to control from the top but Chaowanungkarn keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Butrovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Butrovic walks into a stiff left hand from Chaowanungkarn.
Butrovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chaowanungkarn.
Butrovic misses the jab.
Butrovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Butrovic scores with a takedown into Chaowanungkarn's guard.
Chaowanungkarn controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butrovic trying to control but Chaowanungkarn is working from the bottom.
Butrovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaowanungkarn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn has his hands on Butrovic's head, controlling the position.
Chaowanungkarn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Butrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaowanungkarn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Butrovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chaowanungkarn throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Butrovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Butrovic wants to stand and escape but Chaowanungkarn is having none of it.
Butrovic controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Hannibal Butrovic wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Donk. Butrovic catches Chaowanungkarn right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butrovic looks to throw the jab but Chaowanungkarn is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chaowanungkarn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butrovic fails to land the takedown.
Butrovic lands a nice hook to Chaowanungkarn's body. Chaowanungkarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Butrovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chaowanungkarn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Butrovic.
Butrovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butrovic tries for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Butrovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butrovic 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick but Butrovic moves out of range.
Chaowanungkarn feints and then cracks Butrovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butrovic down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaowanungkarn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Butrovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chaowanungkarn wants to control but Butrovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butrovic throwing shots but Chaowanungkarn is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Butrovic 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!
Chaowanungkarn throws an overhand right that lands on Butrovic's shoulder, as Butrovic tries to avoid the shot.
Butrovic misses with the combination.
Butrovic throws a hook to the side of Chaowanungkarn's head but Chaowanungkarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaowanungkarn scoring well with a low kick there.
Butrovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chaowanungkarn on the side of the head.
Chaowanungkarn throws a lazy right hand but Butrovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butrovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chaowanungkarn moves in looking to clinch but Butrovic pushes him off.
Butrovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Chaowanungkarn's head.
Butrovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Butrovic tries to clinch but Chaowanungkarn is having none of it.
Butrovic looks to throw the jab but Chaowanungkarn is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Butrovic, as that shot connected.
Hannibal Butrovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaowanungkarn scoring well with a low kick there.
Butrovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butrovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butrovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Butrovic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Butrovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic checks a leg kick.
Butrovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hannibal Butrovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Butrovic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chaowanungkarn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Butrovic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn tries to hold on but Butrovic postures up.
Chaowanungkarn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Butrovic.
Butrovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Butrovic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chaowanungkarn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Butrovic tries to control but Chaowanungkarn wriggling away.
Butrovic landing punches.
Butrovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chaowanungkarn?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaowanungkarn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Butrovic trying to control the pace.
Butrovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chaowanungkarn's head.
Chaowanungkarn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Butrovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 fight!
Hannibal Butrovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Butrovic 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Butrovic!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hannibal Butrovic waved his t-shirt featuring Amsterdam in London 95% Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Fistface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Stevens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
252 lbs
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27
235 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Fistface!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fistface misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stevens crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fistface - the referee stops the clock and Stevens gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fistface. Stevens manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matt Fistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fistface clinches with his opponent.
Stevens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fistface breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fistface tries to clinch up but Stevens circles away and keeps his distance.
Fistface looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fistface throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fistface's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stevens pushes a forearm under Fistface's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fistface is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Stevens!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake The Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski has chosen Midgard as his entrance music. Jake The Snake had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kochanowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Snake was covering up waiting for the punch and Kochanowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kochanowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kochanowski stands and steps away. The Snake gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Snake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kochanowski slips a jab from The Snake.
The Snake misses with a right hand
and Kochanowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kochanowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Snake's head.
The Snake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Snake.
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!
Kochanowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Snake has time to react.
Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Snake.
The Snake pushes Kochanowski up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Snake digs a right hand underneath Kochanowski's ribcage. Kochanowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kochanowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Snake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Snake.
The Snake is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kochanowski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The Snake prevents the takedown attempt.
Kochanowski is struggling to control the position.
The Snake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kochanowski backwards.
The Snake avoiding damage as Kochanowski throws knees to the body.
The Snake lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Snake prevents a body shot from Kochanowski.
The Snake lands with a short shot to the head.
The Snake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kochanowski is stalling here.
The Snake stalling the fight.
Kochanowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kochanowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Snake swings wildly with an uppercut but Kochanowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Snake effectively controlling the action here.
The Snake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, The Snake scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Snake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kochanowski.
Kochanowski looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from The Snake.
The Snake misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Snake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kochanowski can't get the takedown.
Jake The Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Kochanowski.
Kochanowski breaks from the clinch.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Jakub Kochanowski has been cut.
Kochanowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kochanowski dodges the punch combination from The Snake.
The Snake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kochanowski's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski slips a jab from The Snake.
Jake The Snake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Snake scores with a hook.
Kochanowski is rocked!
The Snake rushes Kochanowski and presses him up against the cage.
The Snake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kochanowski fails to pull guard.
Kochanowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Snake lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Snake avoids a wild elbow strike from Kochanowski.
The Snake cracks Kochanowski with a nice body shot.
Kochanowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Snake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kochanowski blocks a body shot from The Snake.
Kochanowski misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from The Snake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski wants a takedown.
The Snake swings wildly with an uppercut but Kochanowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski wants to take the fight to the mat but The Snake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kochanowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Snake avoids it.
Kochanowski missing with knees to the body.
Kochanowski is looking to break free of the clinch but The Snake has double underhooks.
Kochanowski tries a knee to the head but The Snake blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Snake.
The Snake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Snake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Snake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kochanowski is still on wobbly legs! Can The Snake finish him?
The Snake throws a big uppercut that drops Kochanowski! More strikes from The Snake and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kochanowski lies dazed against the cage as The Snake celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake The Snake!
After the big win, Jake The Snake made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Xtreme Merchandise and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hannibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparta has chosen Just like you imagined - 300 theme as his entrance music. Diziz Sparta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
275 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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36
220 lbs
25 - 25 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Hannibal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diziz Sparta!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannibal tries to bum rush Sparta with a series of wild strikes but Sparta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hannibal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sparta moves in looking to clinch but Hannibal pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Sparta.
Hannibal connects with the punch.
Hannibal misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparta shoots in and drives through. Hannibal sprawls well.
Hannibal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hannibal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparta counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hannibal does no damage.
Sparta throws a hook but Hannibal avoids it easily.
Hannibal misses with a hook. Sparta ducked under it nicely.
Sparta scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Hannibal.
Hannibal misses the jab.
Hannibal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sparta dives in and scores a takedown into Hannibal's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparta manages to get himself to full guard.
Sparta wants to stand but Hannibal is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta pushes Hannibal off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sparta moves out of range as Hannibal strikes.
Sparta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sparta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jason Hannibal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hannibal throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Hannibal misses
and Sparta counters with a nice uppercut.
Hannibal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hannibal.
Hannibal misses with an uppercut
and Sparta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hannibal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sparta shoots for a takedown but Hannibal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sparta looking to score a takedown here. Hannibal is defending well but Sparta drives through and ends up in Hannibal's guard.
Sparta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparta is looking to work some ground and pound but Hannibal has wrist control.
Sparta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sparta stands and steps away. Hannibal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hannibal throws a lazy body kick
and Sparta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparta avoids the head kick by Hannibal.
Hannibal misses with a head kick.
Sparta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hannibal momentarily.
Hannibal throws a lazy head kick
letting Sparta counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick by Hannibal misses
and Sparta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sparta there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diziz Sparta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hannibal throws a head kick that misses.
Jason Hannibal is winning the standup battle so far.
Hannibal looks to land a combination but Sparta avoids it well.
Hannibal throws a sloppy head kick and Sparta moves out of range easily.
Hannibal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hannibal throws a head kick that misses.
Sparta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hannibal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparta is defended easily by Hannibal.
Sparta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hannibal, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannibal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sparta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hannibal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sparta tries to land knees in the clinch but Hannibal avoids the damage to the body.
Sparta can't break the clinch.
Hannibal misses with a punch on the inside.
Hannibal tries to throw a body punch but Sparta avoids it by throwing Hannibal back against the cage.
Sparta is trying to break free.
Hannibal looking to stall.
Sparta breaks from the clinch.
Sparta digs a good body shot into Hannibal's ribs.
Sparta swinging wildly here.
Hannibal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparta circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparta tries to clinch up.
Jason Hannibal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparta slips a jab and a cross from Hannibal.
Hannibal throws the left hand but Sparta avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Sparta as he checks the leg kick.
Hannibal throws a head kick that misses.
Sparta tries to clinch up.
Sparta blocks a head kick by Hannibal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sparta blocks a head kick by Hannibal.
Sparta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hannibal's guard.
Sparta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hannibal wants to stand and escape but Sparta is having none of it.
Hannibal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hannibal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparta cracks Hannibal with a solid left hand.
Sparta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hannibal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal has momentary wrist control but Sparta slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hannibal wants to sweep here but Sparta controlling him for the moment.
Sparta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diziz Sparta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hannibal is looking for a triangle but Sparta pushes his legs off easily.
Sparta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hannibal keeping moving, preventing Sparta from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparta wants to stand but Hannibal is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diziz Sparta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sparta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hannibal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sparta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hannibal circles away.
Sparta is looking to slow Hannibal down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Sparta.
Sparta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jason Hannibal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sparta. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hannibal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannibal misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hannibal.
Hannibal misses with a knee strike.
Hannibal tries a body shot but Sparta blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sparta.
It looks like Jason Hannibal has been cut.
Sparta lands with a left to the head.
Hannibal tries to throw a body punch but Sparta avoids it by throwing Hannibal back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sparta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hannibal.
Sparta pushes Hannibal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hannibal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparta taking a breather.
Sparta misses with a punch to the body.
Hannibal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sparta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hannibal backwards.
Sparta wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal is leaning against Sparta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sparta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hannibal has a couple of punches blocked by Sparta.
Nice body punch from Hannibal.
Sparta lands with a left to the head.
Sparta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hannibal struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparta controls his hands.
Hannibal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparta.
Hannibal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sparta throws an elbow but misses.
Hannibal lands a shoulder strike.
Hannibal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hannibal misses with some punches.
Sparta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hannibal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sparta avoids the body shot from Hannibal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta tries to clinch up.
Hannibal lands a big head kick that sends Sparta tumbling to the mat! Hannibal takes a step backwards and waves Sparta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sparta is rocked!
It looks like Diziz Sparta has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hannibal misses with an uppercut.
Sparta is still on wobbly legs! Can Hannibal finish him?
Sparta is looking to clinch.
Sparta seems to have recovered his senses.
Sparta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hannibal.
Sparta avoids the head kick by Hannibal.
Hannibal misses with a series of wild punches.
Hannibal throws a lazy head kick
and Sparta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sparta.
Jason Hannibal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparta lands with a left to the head.
Sparta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jason Hannibal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diziz Sparta.
Sparta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sparta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hannibal has him pressed against the cage.
Sparta wants to get back to striking at distance but Hannibal won't allow it.
Hannibal tries to land a knee to the head but Sparta blocks with his arms.
Sparta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hannibal backwards.
Sparta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hannibal is defending well.
Hannibal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sparta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sparta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sparta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hannibal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sparta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diziz Sparta!
Diziz Sparta took some time post fight to say the following; 'Ze this Sparta !'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Vimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaipet Sasiprapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasiprapa has chosen Malaipet the Diamond as his entrance music. Malaipet Sasiprapa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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161 lbs
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Vimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Malaipet Sasiprapa!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasiprapa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vimes catches Sasiprapa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vimes avoids a kick to the body.
Sasiprapa throws a push kick but Vimes slaps the foot to one side.
Vimes moves to clinch but Sasiprapa breaks away
and Sasiprapa counters with a thumping low kick.
Sasiprapa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasiprapa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sasiprapa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vimes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malaipet Sasiprapa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vimes cracks Sasiprapa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vimes throws a sloppy head kick and Sasiprapa moves out of range easily.
Sasiprapa tries to clinch up.
Vimes misses the shot to the body.
Sasiprapa takes a swing at Vimes's ribcage but misses.
Sasiprapa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sasiprapa looks for the body kick but Vimes saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vimes moves out of range of the body kick from Sasiprapa.
A head kick misses from Sasiprapa.
Vimes connects with a body shot.
Vimes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sasiprapa eats them both and turns towards Vimes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vimes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sasiprapa wants to clinch.
Vimes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sasiprapa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vimes misses with a body shot.
Sasiprapa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Vimes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vimes lands a glancing blow to the side of Sasiprapa's head.
Sasiprapa slips a jab from Vimes.
Sasiprapa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vimes is looking to clinch but Sasiprapa is avoiding it.
Vimes scores with a nice head shot.
Sasiprapa staying out of range there.
Vimes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sasiprapa misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vimes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sasiprapa's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa throws a front kick aimed at Vimes's knee but Vimes avoids it well.
Sasiprapa wants to clinch.
Vimes moves out of range of the body kick from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vimes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sasiprapa lands with a nice body punch.
Sasiprapa looks for the body kick but Vimes saw that one coming.
Vimes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sasiprapa. Sasiprapa obviously looking to wear him down.
Vimes is breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa misses with a body kick.
Sasiprapa 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.
Vimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sasiprapa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sasiprapa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vimes throws a body punch but Sasiprapa moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa wants to land a leg kick but Vimes is out of range.
A jab from Vimes misses.
Vimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sasiprapa throws a push kick but Vimes slaps the foot to one side.
Sasiprapa tries to clinch there but Vimes circles away.
Vimes moves in looking to clinch but Sasiprapa pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vimes.
Sasiprapa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sasiprapa connects with a leg kick. Vimes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sasiprapa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sasiprapa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sasiprapa takes a swing at Vimes's ribcage but misses.
Sasiprapa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sasiprapa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vimes takes a swing at Sasiprapa's ribcage but misses.
Sasiprapa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vimes manages to avoid it.
Sasiprapa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vimes rather than just go for the knockout.
Vimes blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vimes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sasiprapa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Vimes as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Vimes as he checks the leg kick.
Sasiprapa throws a head kick but Vimes moves out of range.
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!
Vimes scores with a three punch combo!
Sasiprapa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasiprapa slips a straight right by Vimes.
Sasiprapa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sasiprapa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left lands for Vimes.
Vimes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sasiprapa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sasiprapa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vimes jabs Sasiprapa right on the nose. Sasiprapa blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaipet Sasiprapa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vimes stuns Sasiprapa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sasiprapa misses with a low kick as Vimes jumps back.
Vimes missing with a left hand there. Sasiprapa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Vimes misses its intended target.
Sasiprapa throws a leg kick but Vimes checks it.
Sasiprapa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vimes tries to clinch up.
Malaipet Sasiprapa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sasiprapa tries to clinch up but Vimes circles away and keeps his distance.
Vimes checks the leg kick.
Sasiprapa misses with a looping left.
Vimes lands a slapping body shot.
Sasiprapa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vimes's corner calls for a 1-2. Vimes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasiprapa thows a body shot but no joy.
Sasiprapa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sasiprapa circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sasiprapa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vimes digs a good body shot into Sasiprapa's ribs.
Vimes lands a lovely overhand right.
Sasiprapa throws a front kick aimed at Vimes's knee but Vimes avoids it well.
Sasiprapa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sasiprapa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sasiprapa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Vimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sasiprapa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vimes's sensitive parts.
Vimes takes the fight into the clinch.
Sasiprapa blocks a body shot from Vimes.
A left hand lands to the body for Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa lands a shoulder strike.
Vimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vimes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sasiprapa backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vimes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vimes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vimes.
Sasiprapa crunches a lovely knee into Vimes's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Vimes fails to land.
Vimes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sasiprapa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vimes avoids it.
Vimes can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sasiprapa.
Vimes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vimes blocks a body shot from Sasiprapa.
Vimes working aggressively here.
Sasiprapa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sasiprapa tries to land knees in the clinch but Vimes avoids the damage to the body.
Vimes tries a body shot but Sasiprapa blocks it.
Sasiprapa lands a body punch.
Sasiprapa struggles to land a body shot inside as Vimes controls his hands.
A short right from Sasiprapa on the inside.
Vimes prevents a body shot from Sasiprapa.
Nice elbow from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa lands with a short shot to the head.
Vimes tries to throw a body punch but Sasiprapa avoids it by throwing Vimes back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vimes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sasiprapa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sasiprapa gets through Vimes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Sasiprapa.
Vimes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sasiprapa lands an elbow inside that Vimes shrugs off.
Sasiprapa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vimes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sasiprapa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vimes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasiprapa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sasiprapa digs a right hand into Vimes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vimes's gas tank.
Sasiprapa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sasiprapa as the two fighters clinch.
Sasiprapa lands a good knee to the midsection. Vimes won't want to take too many of those.
Sasiprapa tries a body shot but Vimes blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vimes.
Vimes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sasiprapa with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa tries to throw a body punch but Vimes avoids it by throwing Sasiprapa back against the cage.
Sasiprapa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sasiprapa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vimes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sasiprapa blocks a body shot from Vimes.
Sasiprapa lands a nice elbow.
Sasiprapa lands a shot to the body.
Sasiprapa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice elbow from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa lands a damaging elbow.
Sasiprapa lands a knee to the body.
Malaipet Sasiprapa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vimes misses with some punches.
Sasiprapa scores with a shoulder strike.
Sasiprapa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vimes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sasiprapa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sasiprapa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sasiprapa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vimes misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaipet Sasiprapa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice body kick from Sasiprapa.
Jab from Vimes.
Sasiprapa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sasiprapa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sasiprapa ducks under a wild hook from Vimes.
Vimes swings for the body but Sasiprapa moves out of range.
Vimes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sasiprapa clinches up against the cage.
Sasiprapa lands a shot to the body.
Sasiprapa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vimes's defenses.
Sasiprapa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sasiprapa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sasiprapa lands an elbow that stopped Vimes in his tracks for a moment.
Sasiprapa is leaning against Vimes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sasiprapa trying to stall but Vimes improves his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sasiprapa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vimes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sasiprapa scores with a shot to the side of Vimes's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa lands with a light punch inside.
Sasiprapa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasiprapa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sasiprapa avoiding damage.
Sasiprapa trying to land knees to the body.
Vimes misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa tries to throw a body punch but Vimes avoids it by throwing Sasiprapa back against the cage.
Vimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sasiprapa presses Vimes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vimes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasiprapa connects with a knee to the head.
Vimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sasiprapa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sasiprapa lands a nice elbow.
Malaipet Sasiprapa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vimes lands with a left to the head.
Vimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vimes working aggressively here.
Vimes tries to throw a body punch but Sasiprapa avoids it by throwing Vimes back against the cage.
Sasiprapa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vimes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sasiprapa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vimes misses with the head strike.
Vimes misses with a punch to the body.
Vimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vimes fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vimes.
Vimes scores with a shoulder strike.
Vimes misses with a punch to the body.
Sasiprapa prevents a body shot from Vimes.
Vimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sasiprapa throws an elbow but it misses.
Vimes misses with some punches.
Vimes tries to break the clinch but Sasiprapa is controlling the position.
Sasiprapa blocks an uppercut.
Vimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vimes misses with some punches.
Vimes misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Samuel Vimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vimes misses with a punch on the inside.
Vimes is trying to break the clinch but Sasiprapa has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sasiprapa obliges.
Vimes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sasiprapa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vimes lands with a short shot to the head.
Sasiprapa blocking some punches.
Vimes swings wildly with an uppercut but Sasiprapa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vimes misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vimes working aggressively here.
Vimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Sasiprapa controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malaipet Sasiprapa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sasiprapa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaipet Sasiprapa!
Malaipet Sasiprapa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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