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14th War of Royalty PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wu Tang Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nakki Makkara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wu Tang Fu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nakki Makkara's chin.
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14 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wu Tang Fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nakki Makkara!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makkara scores with a jab to the head.
Fu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makkara is out of range and Fu settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Fu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makkara checks a leg kick.
Makkara scores with a jab. Fu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Makkara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makkara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makkara throws out the jab.
Makkara moves out of range of the leg kick from Fu.
Fu looks for the body kick but Makkara saw that one coming.
Fu throws a head kick that misses.
Makkara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fu at a distance.
Makkara has Fu up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makkara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fu backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makkara scores with a shoulder strike.
Fu wants to stall.
Makkara avoiding damage as Fu throws knees to the body.
Makkara lands with a short shot to the head.
Fu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makkara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makkara.
Makkara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makkara lands with a right to the head.
Makkara lands a shoulder strike.
Makkara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fu backwards.
Fu jumps guard but Makkara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Makkara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fu tries to stall but Makkara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fu tries to land knees in the clinch but Makkara avoids the damage to the body.
Fu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makkara is defending well for now.
Makkara digs a right hand underneath Fu's ribcage. Fu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fu trying to land knees to the body.
Fu missing with knees to the body.
Makkara trying to land knees to the body.
Makkara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makkara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Makkara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fu is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu trying to land knees to the body.
Makkara lands a right hand.
Makkara managing to block the knees to the body from Fu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makkara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Makkara lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Makkara.
The referee calls for Makkara to work.
Makkara lands a hook that snaps the head of Fu backwards.
Good body shot from Makkara.
Makkara is stalling here.
Makkara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fu missing with knees to the body.
Makkara lands a shot to the body.
Fu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fu misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Makkara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fu is trying to pull guard but Makkara turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Makkara just leaning against Fu, taking a breather.
Fu missing with knees to the body.
Makkara slowing the pace effectively.
Fu tries to land a knee to the head but Makkara blocks with his arms.
Makkara lands a nice uppercut.
Makkara lands a nice uppercut.
Fu trying to land knees to the body.
Makkara scores with a shoulder strike.
Makkara lands with a left to the head.
Fu is rocked!
Makkara gets through Fu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Fu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makkara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Makkara scores with a shoulder strike.
Fu can't break the clinch.
Fu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Makkara.
Makkara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makkara creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fu drops to his knees and Makkara pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Makkara!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garp Pullnate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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238 lbs
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Garp Pullnate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullnate dodges the punch combination from Bradley.
Pullnate with a hook.
Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradley throws a head kick but Pullnate moves out of range.
Bradley looks for a takedown but Pullnate sprawls well.
Pullnate thows a body shot but no joy.
Pullnate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bradley.
Bradley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bradley throws a jab but it's blocked by Pullnate.
Bradley throws a series of punches but Pullnate moves out of range.
Pullnate works over Bradley's head and body with a nice combination.
Pullnate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pullnate gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bradley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bradley pushes down on Pullnate's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bradley tries to pass to full mount but Pullnate defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley is keen to just control but Pullnate is a slippery customer.
Pullnate is trying to maintain the position but Bradley is very close to passing his half guard.
Pullnate throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pullnate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pullnate is refusing to be controlled, as Bradley sits in half guard.
Bradley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pullnate actively working from the bottom here.
Pullnate tries to get to full guard but Bradley has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is looking to take a break and control but Pullnate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pullnate controlling the position for now.
Pullnate is trying to control but Bradley manages to pass to mount!
Pullnate can't escape the position.
Bradley with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pullnate is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pullnate trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bradley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley landing strikes from the mount and Pullnate is in trouble!
Bradley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pullnate?
Bradley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bradley with good strikes from the mount here!
Pullnate wants to control but Bradley is having none of it.
Pullnate tries to reverse the position but Bradley maintains control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradley landing strikes from the mount and Pullnate is in trouble!
Bradley dominating with strikes here.
Pullnate can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullnate is bucking up trying to escape but Bradley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bradley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pullnate is looking to escape.
Bradley looking to finish Pullnate with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pullnate!
Bradley landing punches.
Bradley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pullnate is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pullnate on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pullnate tries to get out of the position.
Pullnate wants to control but Bradley is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bradley dominating with strikes here.
Bradley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Bradley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pullnate loads up on a big right hand but Bradley slips the punch.
Bradley throws a right hand that Pullnate ducks under and follows up with a left that Pullnate also avoids with ease.
Bradley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bradley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pullnate throws out the jab.
Bradley throws a jab but it's blocked by Pullnate.
Alan Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradley looks to land a combination but Pullnate avoids it well.
Pullnate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bradley closes the distance and clinches up with Pullnate, looking for a takedown. Bradley pushes Pullnate against the cage but Pullnate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bradley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pullnate lands a head shot.
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!
Pullnate blocks a jab.
Pullnate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Pullnate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradley staying out of range there.
Garp Pullnate is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradley is looking to clinch.
A jab from Pullnate does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley doesn't manage to clinch there - Pullnate circles away.
Pullnate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pullnate throws a series of punches but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley missing with a left hand there. Pullnate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pullnate closes the distance and clinches.
Pullnate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pullnate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradley backwards.
Bradley jumps guard and drags Pullnate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pullnate wants to pass the guard but Bradley is keeping the position.
Pullnate postures up.
Pullnate postures up in Bradley's guard and throws a big left but Bradley blocks it.
Pullnate trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pullnate slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullnate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pullnate prevents Bradley from standing back up.
Pullnate sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bradley defending well though.
Pullnate is keen to just control but Bradley is a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley is trying to maintain the position but Pullnate is very close to passing his half guard.
Alan Bradley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bradley is looking for a sweep. Pullnate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bradley tries to kick Pullnate off but Pullnate keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bradley is breathing heavily.
Pullnate trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Garp Pullnate just wasn't active enough.
Pullnate slaps away a takedown attempt from Bradley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bradley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pullnate.
Pullnate connects with a crisp jab.
Bradley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garp Pullnate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Bradley.
Pullnate lands with a right hand.
Pullnate swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradley.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pullnate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pullnate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pullnate makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pullnate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bradley gets a clinch.
Pullnate manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullnate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pullnate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley keeps control of Pullnate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pullnate is trying to break free.
Pullnate lands a shoulder strike.
Pullnate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradley backwards.
A short right from Pullnate on the inside.
Bradley wants to break free but Pullnate has control.
Pullnate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bradley is rocked!
Bradley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bradley is still on wobbly legs! Can Pullnate finish him?
A short right from Pullnate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pullnate avoids the elbow strike from Bradley, against the cage.
Bradley seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pullnate.
Pullnate unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bradley! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pullnate is unloading with more strikes now! Bradley drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garp Pullnate!
Garp Pullnate thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buckley Starchwhite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rulon Gardener Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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271 lbs
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245 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buckley Starchwhite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rulon Gardener Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starchwhite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardener Jr as he avoids it easily.
Gardener Jr fails to land the takedown.
Starchwhite gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gardener Jr.
Gardener Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gardener Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gardener Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Starchwhite gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardener Jr winds up and cracks Starchwhite with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gardener Jr trying to pass the guard but Starchwhite defending well.
Gardener Jr moves into full mount! Starchwhite won't be happy about that!
Starchwhite is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Gardener Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gardener Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Starchwhite bucks and avoids them well.
Starchwhite taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starchwhite blocking the ground and pound.
Starchwhite throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardener Jr cracks Starchwhite with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Buckley Starchwhite has been cut.
Starchwhite takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Gardener Jr's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rulon Gardener Jr!
In his post fight interview, Rulon Gardener Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tappelija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyes Badaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tappelija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyes Badaoui!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tappelija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tappelija throws a series of punches but Badaoui moves out of range.
Tappelija misses with a body kick.
Badaoui throws a right hand that Tappelija ducks under and follows up with a left that Tappelija also avoids with ease.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Badaoui and Tappelija goes tumbling to the canvas! Badaoui follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Tauno Tappelija has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappelija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badaoui.
Badaoui has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Badaoui throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Badaoui missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tappelija keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tappelija is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Badaoui jumps into side control!
Badaoui decides to stand back up.
Tappelija has Badaoui up against the cage in a clinch.
Tappelija is pressed up against the cage. Badaoui has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tappelija down to the mat. Tappelija avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappelija misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Badaoui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tappelija misses with a double jab.
Badaoui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tappelija is breathing heavily.
Tappelija takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Badaoui gets a double leg takedown into Tappelija's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badaoui loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Badaoui lands a couple of digs.
Badaoui postures up in Tappelija's guard and throws a big left but Tappelija blocks it.
Badaoui landing some decent shots from guard.
Badaoui passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badaoui throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Badaoui creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tappelija is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badaoui has hold of Tappelija's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tappelija tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Badaoui cranks the arm and Tappelija screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tappelija, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lyes Badaoui!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne has chosen All I Do is Win by DJ Khaled as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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296 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jussi Juntta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wayne stuffs the takedown.
Juntta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wayne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The ground and pound from Juntta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Juntta working the ground and pound but Wayne is defending the strikes.
Wayne wants to control but Juntta postures up.
Wayne parries the strikes from Juntta easily there. Juntta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wayne to escape.
Juntta working away.
Juntta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Juntta is putting a hurting on Wayne here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta cracks Wayne with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Juntta fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Juntta throws a strike aimed at the side of Wayne's head but Wayne avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne defending against the ground and pound.
Juntta misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Juntta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Juntta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Juntta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wayne avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Juntta.
Juntta trying to control the position but Wayne is working away.
Juntta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wayne takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Juntta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wayne sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juntta with the ground and pound but Wayne uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
Juntta looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Juntta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juntta wants to stand but Wayne is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juntta is on top in guard.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Juntta 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wayne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juntta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wayne can't keep his opponent in guard - Juntta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wayne is looking to improve his position.
Juntta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wayne is refusing to be controlled, as Juntta sits in half guard.
Wayne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juntta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne won't allow Juntta to pass to mount.
Juntta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
Juntta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Juntta connects with a nice short shot to Wayne's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wayne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wayne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juntta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntta looks to land a strike but Wayne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.
Juntta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Juntta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wayne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juntta.
Juntta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Juntta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wayne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wayne managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Juntta.
Sloppy strikes there by Juntta.
Wayne takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ground and pound from Juntta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Juntta passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wayne!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the head.
Juntta thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Juntta with shots to the head and body - Wayne looks very uncomfortable down there.
Juntta looking to finish with strikes here!
Juntta punching from mount but Wayne doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Juntta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Juntta punching from mount but Wayne doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Juntta in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Juntta prevents Wayne from getting the reversal.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juntta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta lands a big elbow.
Juntta has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wayne's face.
Juntta looking to finish Wayne with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wayne!
Wayne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wayne is rocked!
Juntta avoids the attempt from Wayne to control.
Wayne is still in real trouble! Can Juntta finish him?
A big strike lands for Juntta! That's really hurt Wayne and he's turned his back - Juntta keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Juntta jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jussi Juntta!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buhk Baatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slawomi Niedzwiedz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niedzwiedz has chosen Two Steps from Hell - Heart of Courage as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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317 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buhk Baatar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slawomi Niedzwiedz!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niedzwiedz scores with the left hand. Baatar knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Buhk Baatar has been cut.
Niedzwiedz looks to land a right hand but Baatar moved out of range.
Niedzwiedz cracks Baatar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Baatar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Niedzwiedz finish him?
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!
Crack! A monster head kick from Niedzwiedz and Baatar falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Niedzwiedz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Slawomi Niedzwiedz!
During a confident post fight interview, Slawomi Niedzwiedz 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louey Draft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louey Draft could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nate Good's chin.
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Louey Draft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Good!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draft throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Draft tries to clinch there but Good circles away.
Draft looks to clinch
and Good counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Good.
Good throws a knee to the head but misses.
Draft taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Draft wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Good has him pressed against the cage.
Good makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Draft blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draft wants to stall.
Good with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good throws a knee to the head but misses.
Draft blocking some punches.
Good misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draft breaks from the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Good.
Draft takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Good swats away the attempt to clinch by Draft.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Draft fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draft looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Draft looks to clinch
and Good counters by clinching up.
Good lands an uppercut.
Draft misses with the head strike.
Draft blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Good.
Good misses with a knee to the head.
Good lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Draft has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draft blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good has a couple of punches blocked by Draft.
Draft is trying to break free.
Draft is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Good.
Good tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draft stalls.
Good tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draft's elbow.
Good misses with a punch to the body.
Good throws a punch but it's blocked by Draft.
Good swings wildly with an uppercut but Draft uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Draft's efforts to push away.
Good throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Draft blocks it with crossed arms.
Good fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draft.
Good lands a body punch.
Draft jumps into guard, dragging Good to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Draft is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Draft throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Good stands and throws Draft's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Draft is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Good off and has taken his back!
Draft working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Good is doing well to defend. Draft seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Good is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Louey Draft!
Louey Draft gave a mention to BALCO UNIFORM in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darius Badolato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badolato comes to the cage accompanied by Nneka - Heartbeat. Stotch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by boom baby. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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30
200 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darius Badolato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Stotch!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badolato stuns Stotch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Badolato avoids the head kick by Stotch.
Stotch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Badolato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stotch stuns Badolato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stotch avoids the body shot from Badolato.
Badolato swings for the body but Stotch moves out of range.
Badolato throws a right hand that Stotch ducks under and follows up with a left that Stotch also avoids with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stotch - that will leave a mark!
Stotch misses with a low kick.
Badolato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stotch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Badolato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Badolato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Badolato tests Stotch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stotch misses with a kick to the body.
Badolato thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stotch doesn't manage to clinch there - Badolato circles away.
Badolato dips to his left and cracks Stotch with an uppercut!
Badolato blocks a head kick by Stotch.
Stotch misses with a series of wild punches.
Stotch scores with a head kick. Badolato tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Badolato.
Badolato thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Badolato misses.
Good shot there by Stotch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badolato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Badolato slips under a jab from Stotch.
Badolato shoots in but Stotch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stotch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Badolato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stotch won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Badolato wants to control but Stotch is keeping him busy.
Badolato is really struggling to control Stotch but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Badolato throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Badolato 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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Badolato trying to control the action but Stotch is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Badolato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Badolato wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stotch dodges the ground and pound from Badolato.
Badolato wants to control for a moment but Stotch uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stotch is looking to improve his position.
Stotch gets back to full guard.
Badolato trying to control the position from guard on top but Stotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badolato throwing strikes from guard but Stotch blocks nicely.
Badolato postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Badolato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Badolato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badolato throws a strike but Stotch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Badolato working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Badolato dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Badolato shoots in looking for a takedown but Stotch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Badolato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Badolato slips a straight right by Stotch.
Stotch throws a leg kick but Badolato checks it.
Stotch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stotch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stotch gets caught napping as Badolato dives in and scores a takedown. Stotch manages to retain guard.
Stotch is trying to control the position but Badolato postures up.
Badolato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stotch 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.
Badolato trying to control but Stotch is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badolato landing with the ground and pound.
Badolato trying to control but Stotch is working from the bottom.
Stotch looking for a sweep. Not yet Stotch, not yet.
Stotch keeping moving, preventing Badolato from controlling successfully.
Badolato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Badolato.
Badolato throws a strike but Stotch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Badolato wants to hit a switch here but Stotch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Badolato there!
Badolato working to try and regain half guard.
Stotch avoids the attempt from Badolato to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badolato is looking to improve his position but Stotch isn't that keen on the idea.
Badolato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stotch stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Badolato blocks a head kick by Stotch.
Badolato throws an off balance right hand
and Stotch counters by clinching up.
Badolato tries to pull guard but Stotch holds him up against the cage and eventually Badolato drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badolato tries to pull guard but Stotch holds him up against the cage and eventually Badolato drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Badolato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stotch misses with a punch to the body.
Badolato managing to block the knees to the body from Stotch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Badolato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stotch misses with an elbow strike.
Stotch misses with some punches.
Stotch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Badolato tries to throw a body punch but Stotch avoids it by throwing Badolato back against the cage.
Stotch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Badolato jumps guard but Stotch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stotch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badolato is trying to push Stotch away but Stotch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Badolato blocking some punches.
Badolato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Badolato dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Badolato loads up on a big right hand but Stotch slips the punch.
Badolato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Stotch misses.
Stotch darts in trying to clinch
and Badolato 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.
Stotch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Badolato is controlling him.
Stotch keeping moving, preventing Badolato from controlling successfully.
Stotch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stotch trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Badolato's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Badolato wants to control from the top but Stotch keeps moving.
Badolato chips away with some ground and pound.
Badolato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Badolato wants to control from the top but Stotch keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badolato throws a strike but Stotch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Badolato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Badolato is trying to control the position but Stotch postures up.
Badolato keeping full guard, as Stotch tries to pass.
Stotch stopping the sweep attempt from Badolato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch postures up.
Badolato lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stotch!
Badolato is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stotch can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stotch is working to get back to half guard.
Badolato punching from mount but Stotch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Leopold Stotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Badolato there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Badolato there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Badolato trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Badolato in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Darius Badolato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Badolato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badolato breaks from Stotch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Badolato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Badolato, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Badolato!
A victorious Darius Badolato thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
160 lbs
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147 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Birchmont!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birchmont tries to clinch up.
Lil III throws a hook but Birchmont blocks it.
Birchmont slips under a jab.
Christian Birchmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchmont tries to clinch but Lil III is having none of it.
Birchmont takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Birchmont avoids the body shot from Lil III.
Birchmont moves into the clinch successfully.
Birchmont working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lil III lands a body punch in the clinch.
Birchmont is trying to maintain a safe position but Lil III gets an underhook and turns Birchmont into the cage.
Birchmont gets underhooks to prevent Lil III's takedown attempt.
Lil III tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birchmont's elbow.
Birchmont jumps guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Birchmont is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lil III wants to pass the guard but Birchmont is keeping the position.
Birchmont is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Birchmont is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lil III is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchmont keeping moving, preventing Lil III from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lil III defends it easily.
Birchmont keeping moving, preventing Lil III from controlling successfully.
Birchmont throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Birchmont utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lil III throwing strikes but missing.
Birchmont looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birchmont looking for a sweep. Not yet Birchmont, not yet.
Lil III keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Birchmont's head.
Birchmont keeping moving, preventing Lil III from controlling successfully.
Birchmont trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont has his foot on Lil III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lil III works his way back into a safe position though.
Lil III with a nice head shot there.
Lil III trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Birchmont is looking for a triangle but Lil III pushes his legs off easily.
Birchmont not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lil III stands and throws Birchmont's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lil III controls the position from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lil III wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Birchmont, who protects the arm well.
Birchmont tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lil III throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Birchmont tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Birchmont has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lil III but great work by Birchmont.
Lil III is looking to regain half guard here but Birchmont keeps moving and retains side control.
Birchmont is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lil III is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Birchmont is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lil III is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lil III tries to bench press Birchmont off him but Birchmont keeps the position.
Lil III manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lil III wants to pass to mount but Birchmont is defending the position.
Birchmont is looking for a sweep. Lil III is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birchmont works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lil III got a little sloppy there for a moment and Birchmont has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lil III has managed to get both his arms back between Birchmont's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lil III can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Birchmont keeping moving, preventing Lil III from controlling successfully.
Lil III is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Birchmont is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lil III looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lil III is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Birchmont keeping full guard, as Lil III tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchmont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ba Lil III.
Lil III throws a poor cross that misses
and Birchmont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Birchmont fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Birchmont will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Birchmont doesn't manage to clinch there - Lil III circles away.
Birchmont connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lil III's hands.
Birchmont checks a leg kick.
Lil III defending well as Birchmont loads up on a big left hand.
Birchmont wants to clinch up but Lil III keeps it at a distance.
Birchmont leaves Lil III with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Birchmont is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lil III looks for the body kick but Birchmont saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lil III is defended easily by Birchmont.
Birchmont fails in his attempt to clinch.
Birchmont scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Birchmont fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont throws a series of punches but Lil III avoids them all with ease.
Christian Birchmont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Lil III with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birchmont closes the distance but Lil III moves to the side
and Lil III counters with an inside leg kick.
Lil III keeps the fight on the outside.
Birchmont has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lil III finds it's way round the side to connect with Birchmont's head.
Birchmont checks the leg kick.
Birchmont swings for the body but Lil III moves out of range.
Lil III looks to throw the jab but Birchmont is out of range.
Birchmont has Lil III up against the cage in a clinch.
Birchmont is trying to pull guard but Lil III turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lil III lands with a light punch inside.
Birchmont is trying to pull guard but Lil III has him pressed against the cage.
Lil III misses with the head strike.
Lil III throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lil III trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Birchmont no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lil III's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birchmont working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lil III.
Birchmont is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Birchmont wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lil III keeps working.
Lil III is trying to control but can't.
Christian Birchmont has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lil III wants to get back to full guard.
Birchmont is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Birchmont is trying to work for a kimura but Lil III is defending well.
Lil III is pressing down on Birchmont's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lil III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birchmont gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lil III isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Birchmont stacks Lil III on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Birchmont!
Birchmont is looking to take a break and control but Lil III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Birchmont wants to stand but Lil III is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III struggling a bit here.
Lil III manages to get back to half guard.
Lil III moves into full guard.
Lil III has his foot on Birchmont's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchmont works his way back into a safe position though.
Birchmont drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Birchmont jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Lil III is retaining full guard.
Birchmont passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Birchmont working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III is looking to reverse the position.
Lil III wants to control but Birchmont postures up.
Lil III sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ba Lil III will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Birchmont takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Birchmont as he connects with a hook.
Birchmont moves to clinch but Lil III breaks away
and Lil III counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birchmont looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Birchmont moves in looking to clinch but Lil III pushes him off.
Lil III throws a shot to the body.
Lil III throws a lazy uppercut
and Lil III takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birchmont getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Birchmont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birchmont looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to the body from Lil III misses
and Birchmont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lil III misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Birchmont wants to clinch up but Lil III keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont darts in and clinches Lil III up against the cage.
Birchmont ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Birchmont no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lil III postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Birchmont keeping full guard, as Lil III tries to pass.
Birchmont wants to stand up but Lil III is controlling him.
Lil III trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
Birchmont wants to sweep but no luck.
Lil III trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchmont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lil III lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lil III trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchmont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lil III looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lil III is working Birchmont over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Birchmont tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birchmont working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lil III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lil III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lil III trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchmont not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lil III working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Birchmont working a defensive guard here.
Lil III scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lil III passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lil III working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III trying to control the position but Birchmont is working away.
Lil III is working Birchmont over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lil III tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lil III works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Birchmont tries to buck Lil III off but Lil III is having none of it.
Lil III working the head and body with strikes.
Birchmont regains half guard.
Lil III winds up and cracks Birchmont with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Birchmont avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lil III.
Lil III 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.
Lil III lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Birchmont is not content to let Lil III control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Birchmont sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birchmont is pressing down on Lil III's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Birchmont is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lil III is aware though and is defending well.
Lil III wants to control from the top but Birchmont keeps moving.
Lil III postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lil III trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
Birchmont working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lil III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lil III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birchmont trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Birchmont has momentary wrist control but Lil III slips an elbow through the middle.
Lil III with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lil III fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Birchmont misses.
Lil III clobbers Birchmont with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Birchmont moves in looking to clinch but Lil III pushes him off.
Birchmont moves to clinch but Lil III breaks away
and Lil III counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lil III shoots for a takedown but Birchmont saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Birchmont tries to clinch but Lil III moves away
and Lil III counters with a leg kick.
Lil III misses with a takedown attempt - Birchmont sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birchmont moves in looking to clinch but Lil III pushes him off.
Birchmont scores with a jab.
Lil III shoots in looking for a takedown but Birchmont manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lil III's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Birchmont looks to clinch
and Lil III cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lil III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III scores with a takedown into Birchmont's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Birchmont is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Birchmont working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lil III has passed into half guard!
Birchmont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lil III perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lil III is trying to control. Birchmont wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Birchmont wants to improve his position but Lil III is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Birchmont is looking to control Lil III's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Birchmont avoid being mounted?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lil III trying to pass the guard but Birchmont defending well.
Lil III works his way into full mount!
Birchmont squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lil III lands a big shot there that rocks Birchmont but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lil III lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Birchmont is desperately trying to improve his position but Lil III has a good base and remains in mount.
Lil III looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lil III trying to control but Birchmont is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III looking to finish Birchmont with some ground and pound. This is bad for Birchmont!
Lil III raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lil III is landing with some decent strikes but Birchmont is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lil III is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Birchmont has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Birchmont!
Lil III is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lil III has his foot on Birchmont's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchmont works his way back into a safe position though.
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Lil III keeps moving.
Birchmont is looking to stand up but Lil III won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III is trying to keep Birchmont in close.
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Lil III keeps moving.
Lil III is looking for a triangle here but Birchmont uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Birchmont looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birchmont is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lil III knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III prevents Birchmont from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III had his way with Christian Birchmont in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Lil III throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lil III throws a push kick but Birchmont slaps the foot to one side.
Birchmont fails in his attempt to clinch.
Birchmont tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lil III manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Birchmont misses with an uppercut. Lil III saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birchmont looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Birchmont tries to clinch up but Lil III circles away and keeps his distance.
Lil III throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Birchmont clinches up with Lil III and pushes him back against the cage.
Birchmont misses with a punch to the body.
Lil III scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but Lil III forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Birchmont can't find room to land a body shot as Lil III controls the action.
Lil III tries a body shot but Birchmont blocks it.
Lil III is pushing Birchmont up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont wants to stall.
Lil III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lil III.
Lil III tries to pull guard but Birchmont forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lil III just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lil III lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birchmont backwards.
Birchmont lands a shot to the body.
Lil III blocks an uppercut.
Lil III misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lil III has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Birchmont uses from the top position.
Birchmont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lil III trying to strike off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Lil III keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont sitting in guard here, content to control.
Birchmont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lil III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Birchmont defends well.
Birchmont passes Lil III's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lil III trying to control here.
Birchmont is trying to work for a kimura but Lil III is defending well.
Lil III manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III tries to strike from the bottom.
Birchmont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lil III working for submissions but it's allowed Birchmont to get to half guard.
Birchmont tries to stand and escape but Lil III is controlling the position.
Ba Lil III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Birchmont is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Lil III manages to get to full guard.
Birchmont drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Birchmont jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Birchmont slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III can't do much from the bottom here.
Birchmont tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lil III gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Birchmont is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lil III is just riding it out for now. Birchmont eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Ba Lil III.
I think Lil III has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:46
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ba Lil III!
Ba Lil III is the new lightweight champion!
Ba Lil III thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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