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BFT-214: Bondi Beach Brawl 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gwyn Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numa has chosen Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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187 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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188 lbs
14 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class 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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gwyn Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Numa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Numa.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Numa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Numa.
Jones is looking to clinch but Numa is avoiding it.
Numa keeps the fight on the outside.
Numa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Numa tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Numa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Numa is rocked!
It looks like Keiji Numa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Numa is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Numa crumples to the floor! Jones milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gwyn Jones!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gwyn Jones made sure he mentioned Hell's Balls Recovery (160), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miau Subsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Legionarivs Sakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakara has chosen The Rise of Sakara as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miau Subsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Legionarivs Sakara!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subsi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakara.
Subsi throws a wild body kick that Sakara sees coming a mile off.
Sakara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Subsi momentarily.
Sakara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Subsi's head backwards.
Subsi is rocked!
Subsi dodges the punch combination from Sakara.
Oh Subsi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakara steps in with a hook that catches Subsi right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Sakara follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Subsi looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Legionarivs Sakara!
Legionarivs Sakara very nearly forgot to thank Global Empire MMA Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Lidae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mukassa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lidae comes to the cage accompanied by Lighters. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Lidae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mukassa Jones!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a body shot.
Donk. Jones catches Lidae right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones lands with a hook. Lidae tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Lidae drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lidae on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Lidae's ribcage. Lidae let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a body shot.
Lidae is breathing heavily.
Lidae jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Lidae keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lidae looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lidae won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Lidae on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lidae actively working from the bottom here.
Jones trying to control the action but Lidae is working from the bottom.
Jones is controlling the pace.
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!
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Lidae is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Lidae is defending well.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lidae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lidae makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lidae.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidae keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Lidae tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lidae is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Lidae is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Lidae is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lidae manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Lidae's guard.
Lidae can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidae looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lidae keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Lidae working a defensive guard here.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Lidae blocks nicely.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Lidae's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lidae is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Lidae is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mukassa Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones lands a jab to Lidae's midsection.
Lidae has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lidae there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Lidae's ribs.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Lidae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones lands a jab to Lidae's midsection.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Lidae with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidae shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Lidae tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Lidae drops back down to his feet.
Lidae tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Lidae tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Lidae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lidae in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Lidae's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lidae doesn't seem bothered though.
Mukassa Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lidae has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidae walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Lidae is rocked!
Jones connects with a body shot.
Lidae's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lidae scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Lidae is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones drops Lidae with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jones follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mukassa Jones!
A relieved looking Mukassa Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malaipet Sasiprapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasiprapa comes to the cage accompanied by Malaipet the Diamond. Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Darude - Sandstorm . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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158 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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155 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Malaipet Sasiprapa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Silva!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sasiprapa tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sasiprapa to the ground. Sasiprapa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sasiprapa just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva tries for a takedown but Sasiprapa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sasiprapa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malaipet Sasiprapa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sasiprapa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sasiprapa throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Sasiprapa misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sasiprapa wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Sasiprapa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malaipet Sasiprapa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Silva.
Nice shot by Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sasiprapa misses with a low kick.
Sasiprapa swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva avoids the body shot from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Sasiprapa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sasiprapa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sasiprapa lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva jumps guard but Sasiprapa stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sasiprapa scores a nice knee to the body.
Sasiprapa scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sasiprapa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Sasiprapa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Sasiprapa has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Sasiprapa.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sasiprapa obliges.
Silva looks winded!
Sasiprapa scores a nice knee to the body.
Sasiprapa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sasiprapa has Silva pushed against the cage.
Sasiprapa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sasiprapa scores with a hook to the body.
Sasiprapa digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sasiprapa is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sasiprapa slows down the pace here.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Sasiprapa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Sasiprapa lands a knee to the body.
Sasiprapa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Sasiprapa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva is rocked!
Sasiprapa lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Sasiprapa finish him?
Sasiprapa scores with a hook to the body.
Sasiprapa jerks Silva's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Silva drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Sasiprapa goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Sasiprapa because Silva was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Malaipet Sasiprapa!
During a confident post fight interview, Malaipet Sasiprapa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peekay Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Noise Won't Stop as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peekay Williams!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams moves out of range as Nitschke strikes.
Nitschke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nitschke misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Nitschke misses with a straight left.
Williams misses with a straight right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nitschke misses with a punch to the body.
Nitschke gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nitschke.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nitschke.
Nitschke wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nitschke lands a nice short elbow.
Williams wants to improve his position but Nitschke is controlling well.
Williams gets full guard.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nitschke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams looking to control.
Nitschke cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nitschke stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nitschke wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Nitschke with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nitschke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Nitschke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nitschke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nitschke is one step ahead there.
Nitschke chips away with some ground and pound.
Williams is rocked!
Nitschke passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nitschke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Nitschke finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Williams quite badly. Williams pulls Nitschke in close trying to recover. Nitschke postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Williams on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Williams doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Nitschke!
Damian Nitschke made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to everyone that supported me when I was going through rough times. I'm back, baby!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Barlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barlow kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Gary Barlow Song. Paris has chosen Document One - Clap as his entrance music. Gary Barlow has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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195 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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199 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Barlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Paris!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barlow closes the distance and clinches up with Paris, looking for a takedown. Barlow pushes Paris against the cage but Paris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barlow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barlow gets a takedown into half guard.
Paris is staying active underneath Barlow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barlow controlling the pace.
Barlow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paris is positioning himself well to prevent Barlow advancing to mount.
Barlow trying to pass the guard but Paris defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris manages to get to full guard.
Paris wants to sweep here but Barlow controlling him for the moment.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris keeping full guard, as Barlow tries to pass.
Barlow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barlow is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barlow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barlow looking to pass the guard.
Barlow wants to control from the top but Paris keeps moving.
Barlow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barlow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barlow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barlow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barlow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barlow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barlow is one step ahead there.
Paris trying to control the position.
Barlow passes Paris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barlow is trying to work for a kimura but Paris is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris tries to get to full guard but Barlow has control of the leg.
Barlow wants to take a breather but Paris is having none of it.
Barlow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paris tries to roll over but Barlow keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris keeping hold of Barlow's head, controlling as best he can.
Barlow is trying to control. Paris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paris moves into full guard.
Paris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barlow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barlow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paris looking for a guillotine here but Barlow defends easily.
Barlow advances to half guard.
Barlow seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Paris is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gary Barlow!
Gary Barlow made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'My girth is magnificent'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala comes to the cage accompanied by Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rua's choice of entrance music: Roy Jones - Can't be touched . Mauricio Rua has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Titus Kahoohalphala's chin.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahoohalphala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kahoohalphala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kahoohalphala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kahoohalphala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rua wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kahoohalphala is now in half guard.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kahoohalphala looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rua is staying active underneath Kahoohalphala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua is trying to maintain the position but Kahoohalphala is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rua gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahoohalphala working some strikes from top position.
Kahoohalphala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Kahoohalphala is working Rua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rua is looking for a triangle but Kahoohalphala pushes his legs off easily.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kahoohalphala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kahoohalphala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kahoohalphala passes into half guard.
Rua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kahoohalphala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kahoohalphala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahoohalphala is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rua makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Kahoohalphala tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kahoohalphala shoots for a double leg takedown but Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Kahoohalphala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kahoohalphala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rua dives in and scores a takedown into Kahoohalphala's guard.
Kahoohalphala looking for a guillotine here but Rua defends easily.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rua defends well.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahoohalphala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kahoohalphala manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kahoohalphala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kahoohalphala 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.
Kahoohalphala landing with the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kahoohalphala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kahoohalphala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rua lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kahoohalphala!
Rua swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kahoohalphala is now in Rua's guard. A big mistake from Rua there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Kahoohalphala is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahoohalphala chips away with some ground and pound.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kahoohalphala distracts Rua with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kahoohalphala takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kahoohalphala landing with the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kahoohalphala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kahoohalphala there.
Kahoohalphala drops an elbow to the side of Rua's head.
Rua works his way to full guard. Good work.
Titus Kahoohalphala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahoohalphala's guard.
Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kahoohalphala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Kahoohalphala's legs - danger averted.
Rua wants to control from the top but Kahoohalphala keeps moving.
Rua won't allow Kahoohalphala to sweep him here.
Kahoohalphala working for a triangle but Rua defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua lands a couple of digs.
Rua wants to control from the top but Kahoohalphala keeps moving.
Rua drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kahoohalphala dives on top into guard.
Kahoohalphala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kahoohalphala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kahoohalphala wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Rua working for a triangle but Kahoohalphala defends it easily.
Kahoohalphala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala lands a couple of digs.
Rua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kahoohalphala manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
Kahoohalphala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rua is looking to work some ground and pound but Kahoohalphala has wrist control.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahoohalphala is retaining full guard.
Kahoohalphala wants to sweep but no luck.
Kahoohalphala is working hard here to advance position.
Rua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kahoohalphala has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Rua is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kahoohalphala is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kahoohalphala has escaped and now he's on top!
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kahoohalphala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kahoohalphala throws a big elbow that misses.
Rua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kahoohalphala defends it easily.
Kahoohalphala stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kahoohalphala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala lands a couple of digs.
Kahoohalphala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kahoohalphala is in close to Rua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rua pulls Kahoohalphala in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahoohalphala working some strikes from top position.
Rua controls Kahoohalphala momentarily but Kahoohalphala frees himself.
Rua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kahoohalphala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahoohalphala.
Rua gets back to full guard.
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes from guard but Rua blocks nicely.
Kahoohalphala landing some decent shots from guard.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Kahoohalphala tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua wants to control but Kahoohalphala passes easily into half guard.
Rua manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala throws a big elbow that misses.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala postures up.
Kahoohalphala stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
Kahoohalphala slips nicely into half guard.
Kahoohalphala working the head and body with strikes.
Rua is refusing to be controlled, as Kahoohalphala sits in half guard.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahoohalphala is working away from the top position though.
Rua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kahoohalphala scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala drops an elbow to the side of Rua's head.
Rua is trying to control but can't.
Kahoohalphala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahoohalphala is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kahoohalphala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kahoohalphala wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
Rua is looking to improve his position.
Rua works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala postures up.
Kahoohalphala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rua is rocked!
Kahoohalphala tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Kahoohalphala postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kahoohalphala is working Rua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kahoohalphala is in close to Rua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kahoohalphala controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahoohalphala is one step ahead there.
Kahoohalphala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala prevents Rua from getting back to his feet.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahoohalphala pushing down on Rua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rua trying to control but Kahoohalphala postures up.
Kahoohalphala lands with a punch from half guard.
Rua trying to control from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala passes to side control.
Kahoohalphala lands an elbow.
Kahoohalphala landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua is still in real trouble! Can Kahoohalphala finish him?
Kahoohalphala cracks Rua with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rua taking some punishment here, with Kahoohalphala in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Kahoohalphala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kahoohalphala 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Kahoohalphala!
Our winner, Titus Kahoohalphala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelios kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In Waves. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
201 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
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26
200 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios defending well as Sparks loads up on a big left hand.
Chelios clinches.
Sparks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chelios is defending well for now.
Sparks managing to block the knees to the body from Chelios.
Chelios dodges an elbow strike from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chelios avoiding damage as Sparks throws knees to the body.
Sparks scores with a shoulder strike.
Sparks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sparks throws a head punch that misses.
Chelios wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sparks has him pressed against the cage.
Sparks is trying to push Chelios away but Chelios has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chelios misses with an elbow over the top.
Sparks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chelios.
Sparks avoids a wild elbow strike from Chelios.
Sparks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chelios manages to break the clinch.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chelios as he avoids it easily.
Sparks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chelios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chev Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chelios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chelios.
Chelios misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chelios lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chelios misses with a looping right.
Chelios pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sparks throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Chelios looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sparks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Chelios.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios scores with a head kick. Sparks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sparks is rocked!
Sparks is aggressively charging in as Chelios backs up avoiding any damage. Chelios tosses out a jab and Sparks runs right into it face first! Sparks is out cold! Chelios dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sparks's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chev Chelios!
Chev Chelios retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Chev Chelios thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johnny Woo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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27
159 lbs
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32
160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Woo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Woo throws a series of punches but Atsushi avoids them all with ease.
Atsushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woo.
Atsushi throws an overhand right that lands on Woo's shoulder, as Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Atsushi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woo wants to clinch.
Atsushi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Woo keeping hold of Atsushi's head, controlling as best he can.
Atsushi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Atsushi prevents Woo from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo wants to get back to his feet.
Atsushi controlling the action here.
Woo is not content to let Atsushi control the position.
Woo is trying to control but Atsushi passes into side control!
Woo tries to escape but Atsushi is in control.
Woo holding on.
Woo tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo struggling a bit here.
Woo is not content to let Atsushi control the position.
Woo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Atsushi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Woo actively working from the bottom here.
Woo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woo.
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Woo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woo can't keep his opponent in guard - Atsushi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Woo is refusing to be controlled, as Atsushi sits in half guard.
Woo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Woo trying to control from the bottom.
Atsushi trying to control from half guard but Woo is working away.
Atsushi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woo moves in looking to clinch but Atsushi pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Woo.
Atsushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Atsushi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atsushi shoots in but Woo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Woo shoots for a takedown but Atsushi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A good leg kick by Atsushi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Atsushi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atsushi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Woo.
Atsushi lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Woo walks into a stiff left hand from Atsushi.
Atsushi jabs Woo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Woo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Atsushi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Woo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Atsushi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Atsushi is fending him off so far but Woo persists. Nope, Atsushi circles away and we're back to standing.
Woo closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Atsushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Woo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atsushi lands a leg kick that knocks Woo off balance momentarily.
Atsushi misses the jab.
Atsushi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woo is fending him off so far but Atsushi persists. Nope, Woo circles away and we're back to standing.
Atsushi lands a jab to the head.
Woo tries to clinch up but Atsushi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuroda Atsushi is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atsushi.
Woo tries to clinch but Atsushi moves out of range.
Atsushi scores with a head kick. Woo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Atsushi closes the distance and pushes Woo back into the cage.
Atsushi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woo is looking to stand up but Atsushi isn't so interested in that idea.
Atsushi stopping the sweep attempt from Woo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woo is trying to keep Atsushi in close.
Atsushi trying to control but Woo is working from the bottom.
Atsushi is looking to work some ground and pound but Woo has wrist control.
Atsushi wants to pass the guard but Woo is keeping the position.
Woo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Atsushi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Atsushi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo wants to improve his position but Atsushi is controlling well.
Atsushi throwing shots but Woo is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woo is not content to let Atsushi control the position.
Woo is looking to control Atsushi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woo avoid being mounted?
Woo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kuroda Atsushi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atsushi working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi controlling the action here.
Atsushi thows a huge punch but Woo dodges it nicely.
Atsushi is thwarting Woo's attempts to control the position.
Atsushi is keen to just control but Woo is a slippery customer.
Atsushi prevents Woo from improving his position.
Woo wants to get back to full guard but Atsushi has mounted him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Woo is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi 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.
Woo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Atsushi counters with a nice leg kick.
Atsushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atsushi throws an overhand right that lands on Woo's shoulder, as Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuroda Atsushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atsushi is looking to land body kicks.
Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atsushi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atsushi.
Atsushi avoids the body shot from Woo.
Woo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Woo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Atsushi gets a double leg takedown into Woo's guard.
Woo wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo has momentary wrist control but Atsushi slips an elbow through the middle.
Woo wants to get back to his feet but Atsushi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Atsushi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Woo keeping full guard, as Atsushi tries to pass.
Atsushi postures up in Woo's guard and throws a big left but Woo blocks it.
Atsushi trying to control but Woo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atsushi defends it easily.
Atsushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Atsushi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woo is keeping the position for now.
Atsushi lands a couple of elbows.
Atsushi postures up.
Woo wants to stand but Atsushi is controlling the position.
Atsushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi stands and throws Woo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Woo tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Atsushi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Woo is trying to get back to half guard.
Atsushi working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Woo wants to control but Atsushi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atsushi is looking to take a break and control but Woo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atsushi wants to pass the guard but Woo is defending well.
Woo trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atsushi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Woo shoots in and gets a takedown into Atsushi's guard.
Atsushi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woo tries to free his leg and advance position but Atsushi is retaining full guard.
Woo throwing strikes from guard but Atsushi blocks nicely.
Atsushi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Atsushi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atsushi moves into full mount! Woo won't be happy about that!
Woo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Atsushi working Woo over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Woo wants to hold on but Atsushi pushes him away.
Woo tries to buck Atsushi off but he can't manage it.
Atsushi landing punches.
Woo wants to hold on but Atsushi pushes him away.
Atsushi lands a big shot there that rocks Woo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Woo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Atsushi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woo's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woo is looking to get to half guard.
Woo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Atsushi lands a couple of good shots and Woo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Atsushi doesn't have the hooks in and Woo manages to turn into his guard.
Atsushi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Atsushi is trying to control the position but Woo postures up.
Woo looking to pass the guard.
Atsushi controlling Woo's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Woo looking to sit in guard and control but Atsushi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Woo keeps moving.
Atsushi throws a big right hand that misses.
Atsushi lands a couple of digs.
Woo is trying to keep Atsushi in close.
Woo looking for a sweep. Not yet Woo, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi stops Woo from standing up.
Atsushi controlling from the top position.
Atsushi trying to control but Woo is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Woo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Woo is looking to clinch but Atsushi is avoiding it.
Woo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atsushi circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Woo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atsushi misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi cracks the inside of Woo's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi had his way with Johnny Woo in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Atsushi misses with a looping right.
Atsushi cracks the inside of Woo's front leg.
Atsushi scores with a nice body kick.
Atsushi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atsushi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woo momentarily.
Woo fails with the takedown
and Atsushi counters with an inside leg kick.
Atsushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atsushi lands the left hand.
Woo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Atsushi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Woo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A jab from Atsushi finds it's way through Woo's defenses.
Jab, jab by Atsushi - just one landing.
Woo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atsushi.
Atsushi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Woo.
Kuroda Atsushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Woo.
Atsushi closes the distance and clinches.
Atsushi digs a right hand underneath Woo's ribcage. Woo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Woo wants to take the fight to the mat but Atsushi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Atsushi as he connects with a hook.
Atsushi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Woo tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Atsushi!
Atsushi throws a front kick that sends Woo stumbling back into the cage.
No luck for Atsushi with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Atsushi.
Atsushi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Woo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Atsushi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Woo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Woo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atsushi.
Woo is looking to clinch but Atsushi is avoiding it.
Woo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Atsushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Atsushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woo can do to turn this around?
Woo fails with the takedown
and Atsushi counters with a good low kick that Woo was not able to check.
Atsushi moves into the clinch successfully.
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atsushi.
Woo misses with a series of wild punches.
Atsushi stuffs the takedown attempt from Woo. Woo gets slowly back to his feet.
Woo needs to keep his hands up - Atsushi had a free shot at his head there.
Woo throws a head kick but Atsushi moves out of range.
Atsushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Woo's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woo misses with a combination
and Atsushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Atsushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woo.
Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atsushi.
Atsushi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Woo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atsushi somewhat.
Atsushi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Woo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuroda Atsushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Woo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atsushi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Woo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Woo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Woo tried to score with a low kick but Atsushi checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuroda Atsushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atsushi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuroda Atsushi!
Kuroda Atsushi retains his lightweight title!
Kuroda Atsushi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hagen Germanicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Germanicus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Now We Are Free. Sparta has chosen Just like you imagined - 300 theme as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hagen Germanicus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diziz Sparta!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germanicus throws a head kick but Sparta moves out of range.
Sparta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Germanicus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sparta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germanicus.
Germanicus misses the body punch
and Sparta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sparta throws a leg kick which misses Germanicus's front leg but catches the back leg as Germanicus tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Sparta.
Germanicus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparta pinned against the cage. Sparta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sparta avoids the head kick by Germanicus.
Sparta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Germanicus throws a looping overhand right but Sparta ducks down to avoid it.
Sparta pushes Germanicus up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sparta after a bit of a struggle.
A left hand lands to the body for Sparta.
Sparta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sparta is trying to drag Germanicus to the mat but Germanicus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sparta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Germanicus's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Germanicus as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sparta obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparta lands an elbow inside that Germanicus shrugs off.
Germanicus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Germanicus tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hagen Germanicus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Germanicus can't fight it off and eventually Sparta manages to take the fight to the floor. Germanicus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparta throwing strikes but missing.
Sparta scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Germanicus's guard.
Germanicus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Germanicus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparta won't allow Germanicus to sweep him here.
Germanicus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparta won't allow Germanicus to sweep him here.
Germanicus trying to control the position here.
Sparta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sparta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sparta is fighting to break Germanicus's control of his arms but Germanicus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta wanted to stand there but Germanicus had control of the position.
Sparta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Germanicus's head.
Sparta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Germanicus wants to sweep here but Sparta controlling him for the moment.
Sparta landing some decent shots from guard.
Germanicus has Sparta pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Germanicus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sparta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparta throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Germanicus controls Sparta momentarily but Sparta frees himself.
Germanicus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparta.
Sparta throws an elbow that misses. Germanicus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sparta's guard. Nice move by Germanicus!
Germanicus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Germanicus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Germanicus throwing strikes but missing.
Germanicus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparta wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Germanicus manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Germanicus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
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.
Sparta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sparta avoids the body shot from Germanicus.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Germanicus, right into the meat.
Germanicus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sparta scores with a takedown into Germanicus's guard.
Sparta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sparta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparta preventing the sweep.
Germanicus is working hard here to advance position.
Sparta wants to get up but he can't break Germanicus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Germanicus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparta is one step ahead there.
Sparta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta wants to control from the top but Germanicus keeps moving.
Sparta throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Germanicus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Germanicus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparta throws an elbow that misses. Germanicus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sparta's guard. Nice move by Germanicus!
Germanicus throwing strikes but missing.
Germanicus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparta wants to get back to his feet but Germanicus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Germanicus cracks Sparta with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta is looking to stand up but Germanicus isn't so interested in that idea.
Sparta is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Germanicus is in close to Sparta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Germanicus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Germanicus stops Sparta from standing up.
Sparta keeping moving, preventing Germanicus from controlling successfully.
Germanicus pushing down on Sparta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Germanicus trying to control the action but Sparta is working from the bottom.
Sparta wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sparta is breathing heavily.
Sparta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Germanicus.
Germanicus stops Sparta from getting back to his feet.
Germanicus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparta's head.
Germanicus working the head and body with strikes.
Germanicus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sparta wants to get back to his feet.
Germanicus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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 staying active underneath Germanicus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Germanicus working the head and body with strikes.
Germanicus working over Sparta with some ground and pound. Sparta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sparta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparta is trying to stand back up but Germanicus is controlling him
Germanicus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sparta has hold of Germanicus's hands but Germanicus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sparta is looking to escape.
Sparta taking some punishment here, with Germanicus in his half guard.
Germanicus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Germanicus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Germanicus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Germanicus connects with a nice short shot to Sparta's temple.
Sparta is rocked!
Sparta taking some punishment here, with Germanicus in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hagen Germanicus dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Germanicus slips a jab from Sparta.
Sparta looks up at the clock. Bad move! Germanicus lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sparta. Germanicus pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hagen Germanicus!
Hagen Germanicus retains his heavyweight title!
Hagen Germanicus looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'We wait here for you, Maximus. Strength and Honor! And while we wait, we will shop like real barbarians at Syndicate Nutrition...'.
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