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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Blitzkrieg Bop. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Small!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left and a right from Small both land. Nice combination.
Small throws a good cross that connects.
Drake is rocked!
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Small darts in and clinches Drake up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Small pushes Drake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Small lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Small lands an uppercut.
Drake prevents a body shot from Small.
Drake is struggling to control the position.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
A short uppercut from Small.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Small breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drake seems to have got his legs back now.
Small lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Small is predictable there
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Small connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small rushes Drake and presses him up against the cage.
Small lands with a light punch inside.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Small tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Small stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Small tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Small tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drake avoids it.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Drake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Drake prevents a body shot from Small.
Small tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake looking to slow down the pace here.
Small breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Small misses with a hook.
Small connects with a body shot that sends Drake's belly button to the back.
Small lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Small.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Small clinches.
Small pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Small's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Small as Drake tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake blocks an elbow strike from Small.
Drake stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Small working hard to break the clinch.
Small working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Small.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot lands for Small.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Small tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Small dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drake tries to move into range but Small moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Small throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Small scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one.
Small chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Small looks to throw the jab but Drake is out of range.
Small misses with a straight left.
A big right from Small misses.
Small misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Small shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Small misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Small, as that shot connected.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drake checks a leg kick nicely.
Small lands with a shot to the body.
Small moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage.
Small breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Small, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Small lands a lovely overhand right.
Small with a jab.
Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake.
Small throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Small connects with a jab.
Small swings widly with a right hand
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A clash of legs there as Drake blocks the low kick.
Small lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Small bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head.
Small drops Drake with a straight right hand, right on the button! Small 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 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Small!
During a confident post fight interview, Pat Small 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Roode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Mageramsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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218 lbs
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242 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Roode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Mageramsky!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mageramsky scores with a jab. Roode acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Mageramsky coming out on top.
It looks like Bobby Roode has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roode ducks straight into an uppercut from Mageramsky and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Roode manages to regain guard straight away.
Roode is rocked!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mageramsky arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Roode's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joseph Mageramsky!
Our winner, Joseph Mageramsky, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafeal Djocovito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Djocovito comes to the cage accompanied by Rose - A Perfect Circle. Melendez has chosen El Coo Cooi as his entrance music. Rafeal Djocovito looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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162 lbs
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafeal Djocovito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez walks into a stiff left hand from Djocovito.
Melendez throws a front kick that sends Djocovito stumbling back into the cage.
Djocovito checks a low kick from Melendez.
Djocovito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Melendez stuffs the takedown.
Melendez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Djocovito takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Melendez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Djocovito backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Djocovito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Melendez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Melendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Djocovito defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez working over Djocovito with some ground and pound. Djocovito looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Melendez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Djocovito trying to control but Melendez postures up.
Melendez drops an elbow to the side of Djocovito's head.
Djocovito looking for submissions off his back.
Melendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Melendez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Djocovito is looking for a sweep. Melendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melendez drops an elbow to the side of Djocovito's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Djocovito trying to control but Melendez postures up.
Melendez trying to mount his opponent but Djocovito defends it.
Melendez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Djocovito sees it coming and defends easily.
Melendez lands strikes from half guard.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Djocovito is defending well.
Melendez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Djocovito is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito is working hard here to advance position.
Melendez throwing shots but Djocovito is blocking nicely.
Djocovito looks like he's trying to stand up.
Melendez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Djocovito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Melendez lands strikes from half guard.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Djocovito is defending well.
Djocovito taking some punishment here, with Melendez in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez wants to free his trapped foot but Djocovito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Melendez is working for a kimura but Djocovito is defending it quite comfortably.
Melendez seems to be working for a kimura but Djocovito defends the submission attempt.
Melendez trying to pass the guard but Djocovito defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Djocovito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Melendez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Djocovito with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Melendez counter with a right hand.
Djocovito shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Melendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Djocovito misses with a hook. Melendez ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Djocovito catches Melendez right on the button with a cross.
Rafeal Djocovito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Djocovito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melendez manages to avoid it.
Djocovito just misses with a punch to the body.
Melendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Melendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djocovito shoots in for a takedown but Melendez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafeal Djocovito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Djocovito.
Good leg kick by Melendez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melendez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Djocovito with a lazy takedown attempt
and Melendez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Djocovito avoids the head kick by Melendez.
Melendez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Djocovito swings for the body but Melendez moves out of range.
Djocovito with a poor takedown
and Melendez counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Melendez lands with a nice combination. Djocovito backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Rafeal Djocovito has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melendez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Djocovito takes a step back to recover.
Melendez scores with a body shot.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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. Melendez connects with a nice short shot to Djocovito's temple.
Melendez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Djocovito is rocked!
Djocovito on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Djocovito is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez slows the pace down in half guard.
Melendez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Djocovito with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Melendez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Melendez drops a big elbow. That's hurt Djocovito! More shots from Melendez and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Melendez!
After winning the bout, Xavier Melendez 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pixar Bonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitch! comes into the arena with Ghetto Life blaring out of the sound system. Bonan has chosen Morbid Angel - Immortal Rites as his entrance music. Rick James, Bitch! has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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175 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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pixar Bonan!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bonan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bonan shoots in for a takedown but Bitch! shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bitch! lands a jab to the nose.
Bitch! scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Pixar Bonan has been cut.
Bonan tries to close the distance and clinch but Bitch! swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bitch! slips a straight right by Bonan.
Bonan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bitch! misses with a wild combination.
Bonan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bitch! sprawls well. Bitch! wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bitch! bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bitch!.
Bitch! takes a swing at Bonan's ribcage but misses.
Bitch! jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bitch! gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch! lands a right hand.
Bonan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bitch! comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bitch! lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Pixar Bonan's cut even more.
Bonan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bitch! is stalling here.
Bitch! avoids the elbow strike from Bonan, against the cage.
Bonan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonan tries to circle away but Bitch! has him pinned against the cage.
Bitch! lands with a left to the head.
Bitch! lands an elbow inside that Bonan shrugs off.
Bonan trying to stall but Bitch! improves his position.
Bonan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bitch! has him pressed against the cage.
Bitch! lands an elbow just above Bonan 's eye.
The cut above Pixar Bonan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bonan trying to land knees to the body.
Bonan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bitch! uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Bitch!.
Bitch! lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bitch!.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonan is trying to break the clinch but Bitch! has him pressed against the cage.
Bitch! makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonan has his takedown stuffed
and Bitch! counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rick James, Bitch! has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pixar Bonan.
Bonan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bitch! just misses with a punch to the body.
Bitch! lands an overhand right.
Pixar Bonan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bonan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bitch! throws a body punch but Bonan moves out of range.
Bitch! takes the fight into the clinch.
Bitch! lands an uppercut.
Bitch! stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bitch!.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pixar Bonan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick James, Bitch!!
After the fight, Rick James, Bitch! was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lath Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hoy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go Ninja-Vanilla Ice. Robbie McStar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lath Hoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie McStar!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoy throws a body punch but McStar moves out of range.
Hoy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McStar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but McStar is one step ahead there.
Hoy has momentary wrist control but McStar slips an elbow through the middle.
McStar throwing strikes but missing.
Hoy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McStar's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoy wants to control from the top but McStar keeps moving.
McStar wants to sweep here but Hoy controlling him for the moment.
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!
Hoy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar wants to stand but Hoy is controlling the position.
Hoy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McStar's guard.
McStar is looking to improve his position.
McStar manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoy trying to control the position from guard on top but McStar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McStar wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoy trying to control the position from guard on top but McStar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy stops McStar from standing up.
Hoy 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.
Hoy throws a big elbow that misses.
McStar wants to stand up but Hoy is controlling him.
McStar keeping moving, preventing Hoy from controlling successfully.
McStar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoy wants to control from the top but McStar keeps moving.
Hoy tries to free his leg and advance position but McStar is retaining full guard.
Hoy trying to control the position from guard on top but McStar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lath Hoy just wasn't active enough.
McStar shoots in for a takedown but Hoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoy stuffs the takedown.
McStar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lath Hoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
McStar shoots in but no luck this time.
McStar looks winded!
Nice jab there from Hoy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McStar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McStar.
Hoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoy wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hoy. No joy for McStar on that attempt.
Hoy cracks a nice hook into McStar's ribs.
Hoy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McStar back to the cage. Hoy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoy as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoy jabs McStar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoy thows a body shot but no joy.
McStar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoy moves away.
Hoy is looking to wear down McStar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy scores with a punch to the head.
McStar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoy wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoy misses with an uppercut. McStar saw that one coming.
McStar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoy sprawls well. Hoy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McStar gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoy ducks under a wild hook from McStar.
McStar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoy lands with a cross.
Hoy connects with a body shot that sends McStar's belly button to the back.
Hoy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoy. That snapped McStar's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McStar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoy throws a jab but it's blocked by McStar.
Hoy connects with a body shot.
Hoy cracks McStar with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lath Hoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hoy tests McStar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoy leaves McStar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McStar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoy.
McStar takes one on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoy!
Hoy blocks a jab.
McStar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoy shoots in and bounces McStar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McStar managing to control the position.
Hoy looking to pass the guard.
McStar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy wants to control from the top but McStar keeps moving.
Hoy passes McStar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hoy is working for a submission of some sort.
McStar tries to get to full guard but Hoy has control of the leg.
McStar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoy wants to control from the top but McStar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McStar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoy trying to control but McStar is working from the bottom.
McStar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hoy dives into side control.
McStar wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Hoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McStar is trying to improve his position.
Hoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McStar, who protects the arm well.
Lath Hoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy is looking to take a break and control but McStar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McStar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McStar tries to improve position but can't.
Hoy happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy is trying to get an arm triangle but McStar is defending well.
McStar wants to control but Hoy postures up.
Hoy advances to mount.
Hoy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McStar is on top in guard.
McStar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McStar has managed to get both his arms back between Hoy's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McStar wants to control from the top but Hoy keeps moving.
Hoy working for submissions but it's allowed McStar to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lath Hoy 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hoy lands with a nice body punch.
McStar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoy misses with a takedown attempt - McStar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McStar shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoy sprawls well. He's pushed McStar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McStar shoots in but Hoy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McStar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoy dips to his left and cracks McStar with an uppercut!
Hoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoy wants it to stay on the feet.
Lath Hoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
McStar slips under a jab from Hoy.
Hoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McStar.
McStar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoy as he jumps to the side.
McStar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoy misses with a hook. McStar ducked under it nicely.
McStar tries for a takedown but Hoy circles away easily
and Hoy counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar fails with a takedown attempt.
McStar fails to land the takedown.
Hoy works McStar's body with a nice hook.
Hoy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McStar back to the cage. Hoy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hoy 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.
Hoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoy throws a hook to the side of McStar's head but McStar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McStar.
Hoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoy misses with the combination.
McStar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoy throws an elbow but McStar slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hoy is trying to get an arm triangle but McStar is defending well.
McStar tries to buck Hoy off but Hoy is having none of it.
Hoy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McStar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McStar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McStar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoy trying to control but McStar is working from the bottom.
McStar keeping full guard, as Hoy tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoy has gone for a leg lock! McStar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hoy's guard.
Hoy has his foot on McStar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McStar works his way back into a safe position though.
McStar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McStar has managed to get both his arms back between Hoy's legs - danger averted.
McStar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoy's head.
McStar scoring with some ground and pound.
McStar wants to control from the top but Hoy keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hoy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McStar defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoy working for a triangle but McStar defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McStar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McStar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McStar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McStar wants to control from the top but Hoy keeps moving.
Hoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lath Hoy.
Well Hoy 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lath Hoy!
A very excited looking Lath Hoy 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Lagoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuudai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fear of the dark - Iron Maiden. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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32
162 lbs
19 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Takeshi Yuudai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sasha Lagoo!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lagoo tries to clinch up.
No luck for Yuudai with that takedown attempt.
Lagoo closes the distance and clinches.
Lagoo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagoo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yuudai up against the cage.
Yuudai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lagoo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yuudai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lagoo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuudai is trying to trip Lagoo. He has hold of a leg but Lagoo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yuudai persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yuudai is looking to work some ground and pound but Lagoo has wrist control.
Yuudai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yuudai is looking to work some ground and pound but Lagoo has wrist control.
Lagoo wants to stand and escape but Yuudai is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yuudai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yuudai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lagoo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yuudai throws a strike but Lagoo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lagoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lagoo is looking to stand up but Yuudai won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai wants to stand up but Lagoo is controlling him.
Yuudai 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.
Lagoo wants to get up but he can't break Yuudai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lagoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuudai is keeping the position for now.
Yuudai wants to stand up but Lagoo is controlling him.
Yuudai trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Yuudai keeping full guard, as Lagoo tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo tries to stand but Yuudai is controlling from the bottom.
Yuudai is working an open guard so Lagoo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lagoo tries to clinch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Lagoo rushes Yuudai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yuudai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lagoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lagoo wants to clinch but Yuudai slips to the side
and Yuudai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuudai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yuudai with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo pushes Yuudai off and gets back to his feet.
Lagoo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yuudai throws a hook but Lagoo avoids it easily.
Lagoo is looking to clinch.
Yuudai has a takedown stuffed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lagoo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuudai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lagoo on his heels. He'll look to pass Lagoo's guard now, I'm sure.
Yuudai looking to sit in guard and control but Lagoo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yuudai wants to get back to his feet but Lagoo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai 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.
Yuudai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lagoo.
Lagoo wants to clinch but Yuudai slips to the side
and Yuudai counters with a series of strikes. Lagoo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lagoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lagoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lagoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lagoo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Sasha Lagoo has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Lagoo. Those never looked like landing.
Yuudai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lagoo tries to clinch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Takeshi Yuudai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lagoo tries to clinch up.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown but Lagoo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lagoo wants to land a leg kick but Yuudai is out of range.
Lagoo looks for the body kick but Yuudai saw that one coming.
Lagoo looks to land a left hand but Yuudai moved out of range nicely.
Lagoo is looking to clinch but Yuudai is avoiding it.
Yuudai misses with a takedown
and Lagoo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown but Lagoo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lagoo misses with a hook. Yuudai ducked under it nicely.
Yuudai swats away the attempt to clinch by Lagoo.
Donk. Lagoo catches Yuudai right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lagoo's waist but Lagoo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yuudai off to one side.
Yuudai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Takeshi Yuudai has been cut.
Lagoo thows a body shot but no joy.
Lagoo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Lagoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Yuudai. Yuudai gets slowly back to his feet.
Lagoo lands with a cross.
Yuudai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lagoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lagoo moves in looking to clinch but Yuudai pushes him off.
Lagoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yuudai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo wants to clinch.
Lagoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lagoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sasha Lagoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yuudai is defended easily by Lagoo.
Yuudai fails with a takedown attempt.
Lagoo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo closes the distance and clinches.
Yuudai tries for a takedown but Lagoo manages to get underhooks.
Yuudai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yuudai tightens his grip and picks Lagoo up, before dumping him to the ground. Lagoo manages to land in guard.
Yuudai throws a strike but Lagoo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yuudai wants to stand up but Lagoo is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lagoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lagoo throws a chopping leg kick but Yuudai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lagoo stuffs the takedown.
Yuudai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yuudai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lagoo is just riding it out for now. Yuudai eventually gives up the hold.
Yuudai is trying to work for a kimura but Lagoo is defending well.
Lagoo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lagoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yuudai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagoo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lagoo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yuudai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yuudai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuudai stops Lagoo from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yuudai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yuudai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lagoo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yuudai, into his guard.
Lagoo stops Yuudai from standing up.
Lagoo wants to get up but he can't break Yuudai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lagoo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Donk. Lagoo catches Yuudai right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo misses with a hook to the body
enabling Yuudai to counter with a crisp jab.
Lagoo wants to clinch but Yuudai slips to the side
and Yuudai counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuudai closes the distance and clinches up with Lagoo, looking for a takedown. Yuudai pushes Lagoo against the cage but Lagoo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Lagoo misses.
Lagoo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yuudai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lagoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yuudai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yuudai moves out of range as Lagoo strikes.
Lagoo wants to clinch.
Lagoo cracks Yuudai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo connects with a nice looking jab.
Lagoo wants to clinch
and Yuudai counters with a single leg into guard. Lagoo didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lagoo wriggles free and stands up.
Yuudai is looking to clinch.
Yuudai defending well as Lagoo loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lagoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yuudai keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sasha Lagoo.
I think Lagoo 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Lagoo!
Sasha Lagoo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silla Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Flare might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Also Sprach Zarathustra. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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16 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Flare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Silla Kim!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flare feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Flare controls from within his opponent's guard.
Flare throws a big right hand that misses.
Flare trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Rick Flare wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Flare drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim wants to get back to his feet but Flare is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flare throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Flare escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare pulls Kim in close to prevent any damage.
Flare wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare wants to stand but Kim is controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Silla Kim hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kim enables Flare to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kim manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Flare throws an elbow that misses. Kim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flare's guard. Nice move by Kim!
Flare wants to sweep but no luck.
Kim wanted to stand there but Flare had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kim defends well.
Kim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Flare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Flare dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Flare changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kim tries to avoid it but Flare manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kim to the ground. Kim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flare dives in and grabs Kim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kim pushes down on Flare's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Kim as Flare shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck for Flare with that takedown attempt.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare tries for a takedown but Kim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flare misses with a wild body shot.
Flare shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kim as he avoids it easily.
Rick Flare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flare shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flare.
Flare looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim defending well as Flare loads up on a big left hand.
Kim slaps away a takedown attempt from Flare, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flare cracks Kim with a good jab.
Flare drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flare trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flare with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flare 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.
Flare throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Flare trying to keep a closed guard but Kim is proving a slippery customer.
Kim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rick Flare just wasn't active enough.
Kim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flare lands with a hook. Kim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Flare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flare shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Flare dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Flare shoots in looking for a takedown. Kim tries to sprawl out of it but Flare keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flare shoots in but Kim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flare.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flare.
Silla Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Flare.
Flare tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kim swivels and escapes.
Flare shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kim as he avoids it easily.
Flare shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense.
Flare looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flare prevents Kim from standing back up.
Flare thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kim's head.
Kim is defending against the submission attempts here by Flare.
Flare missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is trying to stand back up but Flare is controlling him
Flare seems to be looking for submissions.
Flare sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.
Rick Flare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kim wants to get back to his feet.
Flare throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Flare 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare passes the guard and advances to mount!
Flare content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Flare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flare 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Flare!
A less than humble Rick Flare misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rab Rehab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rehab is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by saturday nights alright for fighting. Abdullah Zaire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 lbs
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177 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rab Rehab!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rehab cracks Zaire with a good jab.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rehab throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rehab drops his hands momentarily and Zaire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Rehab blocks the leg kick.
Rehab looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Rehab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rehab misses with a leg kick.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Rehab jumps back.
Zaire cracks the inside of Rehab's front leg.
Rehab lands a nice hook to Zaire's body. Zaire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Rehab checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Rehab misses.
Rehab tries to clinch up.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Rehab moved away.
Zaire missing with a left hand there. Rehab was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire scores with a shot to the body.
Rehab feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zaire trying to keep a closed guard but Rehab is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rehab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zaire's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rehab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rehab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaire is keeping the position for now.
Rehab is in close to Zaire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rehab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire working a defensive guard here.
Zaire pulls Rehab in close to prevent any damage.
Zaire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rehab gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zaire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rehab defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zaire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehab throwing strikes but missing.
Rehab working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rehab is working Zaire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaire working a defensive guard here.
Zaire pulls Rehab in to control the position.
Rehab slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zaire defending against the ground and pound.
Zaire wants to control but Rehab postures up.
Zaire is trying to improve his position.
Rehab creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Rehab.
Rehab is working Zaire over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rehab has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Zaire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rehab misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rehab is looking to take a break and control but Zaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rehab scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zaire to see if he's OK.
Zaire can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaire takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zaire can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rab Rehab 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.
Rehab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Rehab misses the jab.
Rehab avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Rehab moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rehab. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rehab 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.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Rehab moved away.
Zaire thumps Rehab with a low kick.
Rehab connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rehab.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Rehab looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rehab slips under a jab from Zaire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rehab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rehab, as that shot connected.
Rehab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaire.
Zaire tests Rehab's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire moves out of range as Rehab strikes.
Zaire is looking to slow Rehab down with leg kicks.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zaire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rehab misses with a looping right.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Rehab is out of range.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rehab closes the distance and clinches.
Zaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Rehab backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehab blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rehab backwards.
Zaire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rehab is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rehab tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rehab is rocked!
Zaire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rehab is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaire finish him?
Zaire lands a big knee! That's hurt Rehab! Oh, he's all over the place! Zaire lands another knee that sends Rehab to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!
After winning the bout, Abdullah Zaire 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tokugawa Kazunari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazunari kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Seeker. Tokugawa Kazunari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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147 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tokugawa Kazunari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, AL Lickertwat!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lickertwat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lickertwat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lickertwat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Lickertwat misses.
Kazunari swings for the body but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Lickertwat looks to throw the jab but Kazunari is out of range.
AL Lickertwat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lickertwat looks to throw the jab but Kazunari is out of range.
Lickertwat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kazunari's head.
Lickertwat throws a push kick but Kazunari slaps the foot to one side.
Kazunari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, jab by Lickertwat - just one landing.
Lickertwat misses with a kick to the body.
Lickertwat jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Lickertwat misses its intended target.
Kazunari misses with a low kick.
Lickertwat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lickertwat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazunari is looking to chop away at Lickertwat's legs.
Lickertwat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lickertwat blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat lands a jab to the nose.
Kazunari throws a front kick aimed at Lickertwat's knee but Lickertwat avoids it well.
Kazunari dodges the punch combination from Lickertwat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lickertwat.
Kazunari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lickertwat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazunari.
Lickertwat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lickertwat slips a straight right by Kazunari.
Lickertwat misses with a few strikes there.
Kazunari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lickertwat is able to avoid easily.
Lickertwat loads up on a big right hand but Kazunari slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lickertwat misses with an uppercut.
Lickertwat scores with a jab to the head.
Lickertwat lands a jab to the head.
Kazunari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kazunari connects with a body shot.
Lickertwat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kazunari.
Lickertwat lands a glancing blow to the side of Kazunari's head.
Lickertwat shoots in for a takedown but Kazunari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tokugawa Kazunari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AL Lickertwat.
Lickertwat misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazunari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kazunari.
Nice sprawl there from Kazunari as Lickertwat shoots in.
Kazunari throws a low kick but Lickertwat moves out of range easily.
Kazunari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lickertwat slips under a jab from Kazunari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lickertwat misses with an uppercut
so Kazunari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lickertwat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazunari defends it easily.
Kazunari won't allow Lickertwat to sweep him here.
Kazunari working some strikes from top position.
Kazunari tries to free his leg and advance position but Lickertwat is retaining full guard.
Kazunari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lickertwat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lickertwat seems keen to control Kazunari's posture.
Lickertwat wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazunari tries to free his leg and advance position but Lickertwat is retaining full guard.
Lickertwat wants to sweep here but Kazunari controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lickertwat looking to control.
Kazunari controlling from the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slow jab from Lickertwat misses its intended target.
Lickertwat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kazunari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lickertwat checks it well.
Kazunari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazunari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lickertwat manages to avoid it.
Lickertwat misses with a hook. Kazunari ducked under it nicely.
Kazunari shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lickertwat is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but AL Lickertwat will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lickertwat misses the jab.
Kazunari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lickertwat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kazunari throws a nice looking combination but Lickertwat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kazunari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lickertwat, right into the meat.
Kazunari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lickertwat.
Kazunari takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lickertwat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lickertwat scores with a nice head shot.
Lickertwat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazunari manages to avoid it.
Lickertwat scores with a sloppy right hand. Kazunari should have avoided that one.
Kazunari motions for Lickertwat to come forward. Kazunari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lickertwat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lickertwat showed some decent athleticism there.
Lickertwat prevents Kazunari from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat thows a huge punch but Kazunari dodges it nicely.
Lickertwat not doing much here.
Lickertwat lands strikes from half guard.
Lickertwat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lickertwat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lickertwat passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat looking to land elbow strikes but Kazunari uses the position to regain half guard.
Lickertwat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lickertwat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lickertwat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazunari keeps working.
Kazunari wants to improve his position but Lickertwat is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazunari actively working from the bottom here.
Lickertwat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari trying to hold on to Lickertwat's head to control him but Lickertwat postures up.
Kazunari is not content to let Lickertwat control the position.
Lickertwat throwing shots but Kazunari is blocking nicely.
Kazunari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lickertwat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kazunari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lickertwat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kazunari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lickertwat passes into half guard.
Lickertwat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lickertwat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kazunari's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari is trying to control but can't.
Lickertwat lands strikes from half guard.
Lickertwat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lickertwat throwing shots but Kazunari is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazunari is trying to get back to full guard.
Lickertwat slips a nice elbow through Kazunari's hands, connecting with Kazunari's forehead.
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. Lickertwat connects with a nice short shot to Kazunari's temple.
Kazunari tries to get to full guard but Lickertwat has control of the leg.
Lickertwat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
AL Lickertwat has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lickertwat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazunari keeps working.
Kazunari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lickertwat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kazunari defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AL Lickertwat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lickertwat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kazunari's calf.
Kazunari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat throws the left hand but Kazunari avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Lickertwat blocks the low kick.
Lickertwat swings for the body but Kazunari moves out of range.
Kazunari misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Lickertwat.
Kazunari finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
AL Lickertwat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Kazunari.
Kazunari ducks under a wild hook from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lickertwat misses with a lunging right hand
and Kazunari counters with a takedown into side control.
Lickertwat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kazunari off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Even with his hooks in, Lickertwat manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kazunari tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat controls the action.
Lickertwat scores with punches and elbows.
Lickertwat loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kazunari hold on?
Lickertwat tightening his grip on Kazunari, looking for the choke.
Lickertwat goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kazunari escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari prevents Lickertwat from improving his position.
Lickertwat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lickertwat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lickertwat controls Kazunari momentarily but Kazunari frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari throws a big right hand that misses.
Kazunari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kazunari lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kazunari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lickertwat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lickertwat is trying to keep Kazunari in close.
Lickertwat is trying to hold Kazunari in close to prevent damage but Kazunari has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari is trying to control. Lickertwat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kazunari thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lickertwat's head.
Lickertwat is trying to get back to full guard.
Kazunari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lickertwat controlling the position well.
Lickertwat is not content to let Kazunari control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lickertwat punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AL Lickertwat really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kazunari throws a hook but Lickertwat blocks it.
Lickertwat throws a lazy right hand but Kazunari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lickertwat throws a lazy head kick
and Kazunari counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lickertwat's guard now.
Kazunari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lickertwat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazunari is working hard here to advance position.
Lickertwat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lickertwat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lickertwat keeping moving, preventing Kazunari from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kazunari wants to control from the top but Lickertwat keeps moving.
Kazunari with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kazunari trying to control but Lickertwat is working from the bottom.
Lickertwat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazunari defends well.
Kazunari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kazunari's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat 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.
Lickertwat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kazunari is aware though and is defending well.
Kazunari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lickertwat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lickertwat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lickertwat can't keep his opponent in guard - Kazunari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lickertwat looking for submissions off his back.
Kazunari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat wants to improve his position but Kazunari is controlling well.
Kazunari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kazunari 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.
Lickertwat wants to improve his position but Kazunari is controlling well.
Lickertwat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lickertwat.
Kazunari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lickertwat working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lickertwat working a defensive guard here.
Kazunari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lickertwat is pulling down on Kazunari's head to control his posture.
Lickertwat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazunari is one step ahead there.
Lickertwat seems keen to control Kazunari's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazunari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokugawa Kazunari had his way with AL Lickertwat in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kazunari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Kazunari misses.
Lickertwat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lickertwat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kazunari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lickertwat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lickertwat's back!
Lickertwat trying to control but not successfully.
Lickertwat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kazunari connects with a big shot to the side of Lickertwat's head.
Lickertwat rolls, trying to escape but Kazunari keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Lickertwat.
Kazunari struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kazunari keeps control of the position as Lickertwat tries to break free.
Kazunari throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Lickertwat rolls, trying to escape but Kazunari keeps control of the position.
Lickertwat just trying to survive but Kazunari is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lickertwat tries to escape the position.
Lickertwat wants to control his opponent's hands but Kazunari gets his hands free.
Tokugawa Kazunari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari punches Lickertwat on the ear.
Kazunari is hanging on to Lickertwat's back as he tries to escape.
Kazunari looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lickertwat trying to control the position but Kazunari manages to sink in the hooks.
Kazunari missing with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazunari is trying to stick to Lickertwat's back but Lickertwat is turning into Kazunari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kazunari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lickertwat.
Kazunari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lickertwat defends well.
Kazunari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat is in close to Kazunari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lickertwat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lickertwat trying to control but Kazunari is working from the bottom.
Kazunari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lickertwat throws a big right hand that misses.
Lickertwat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kazunari keeping moving, preventing Lickertwat from controlling successfully.
Kazunari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lickertwat is one step ahead there.
AL Lickertwat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari working a defensive guard here.
Lickertwat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lickertwat lands a couple of elbows.
Lickertwat trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazunari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lickertwat is working Kazunari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kazunari working for a triangle but Lickertwat defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to AL Lickertwat.
Well Lickertwat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AL Lickertwat!
AL Lickertwat is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking AL Lickertwat made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney comes to the cage accompanied by Four Star Mary - Pain. Santiago Da Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santiago Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
It looks like Santiago Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Sweeney counters with a nice low kick that buckles Da Silva's knee momentarily.
Da Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Da Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Sweeney's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Sweeney moves out of range easily.
Sweeney lands a big right hand that sends Da Silva crashing to the mat! Sweeney stays standing though and waves Da Silva back to his feet!
Sweeney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Sweeney.
A lazy body kick from Da Silva
and Sweeney counters with a crisp right hand that drops Da Silva! Sweeney lets Da Silva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Da Silva is rocked!
That has opened up Santiago Da Silva's cut even more.
Da Silva swings for the body but Sweeney moves out of range.
Sweeney scores with a leg kick.
Sweeney throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva looks winded!
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sweeney scores with a jab to the jaw.
Da Silva 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sweeney is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Da Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sweeney cracks Da Silva with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Da Silva looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sweeney finish him?
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Sweeney finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweeney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sweeney scores with a leg kick.
Da Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Da Silva tries to land a front kick but Sweeney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sweeney closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Da Silva! Sweeney dives in looking to finish! Da Silva is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan Sweeney!
Declan Sweeney was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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