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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Godbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cherry comes to the cage accompanied by D-12 - Fight Music . Godbeard has chosen God Save the Queen as his entrance music. Buster Cherry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robin Godbeard's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Godbeard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Godbeard.
Godbeard lands a nice shot that snaps Cherry's head back.
It looks like Buster Cherry has been cut.
Cherry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Cherry.
Cherry shoots for a double leg takedown but Godbeard sprawls well. He's pushed Cherry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Godbeard looks to land a body kick but Cherry moved away.
Godbeard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cherry dives in and grabs Godbeard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Godbeard pushes down on Cherry's head and hops out.
Godbeard throws a head kick but Cherry moves out of range.
Godbeard throws a head kick but Cherry moves out of range.
Cherry blocks a head kick by Godbeard.
Godbeard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cherry drops his hands momentarily and Godbeard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cherry blocks a head kick by Godbeard.
Cherry moves out of range of the leg kick from Godbeard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbeard misses with a looping right.
Cherry avoids the head kick by Godbeard.
Cherry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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. Cherry connects with a nice short shot to Godbeard's temple.
Cherry thows a huge punch but Godbeard dodges it nicely.
Cherry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cherry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cherry is working for a kimura but Godbeard is defending it quite comfortably.
Cherry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Godbeard defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cherry landing with the ground and pound.
Cherry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cherry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cherry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Godbeard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cherry 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.
Cherry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Godbeard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cherry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cherry'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cherry lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cherry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cherry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Godbeard for as long as he can get away with.
Buster Cherry has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cherry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cherry wants to control but Godbeard is keeping him busy.
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.
Godbeard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cherry.
Cherry throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cherry looks up at the clock and then as Godbeard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cherry smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cherry trying to control the position but Godbeard is working away.
Cherry has an Americana. Godbeard didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cherry is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cherry hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Buster Cherry!
During a confident post fight interview, Buster Cherry 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Renee Mondeux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mondeux might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ronnie McCoury-Cajun Man. Axe has chosen For Whom the Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renee Mondeux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Axe!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mondeux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Axe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Axe wants it to stay on the feet.
Mondeux fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renee Mondeux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axe dips to his left and cracks Mondeux with an uppercut!
Axe stuffs the takedown.
Mondeux misses with a takedown attempt
and Axe counters with a body kick.
Axe lands a head shot.
Axe misses with the combination.
Mondeux tries to close the distance and clinch but Axe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mondeux misses with a takedown
and Axe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axe misses with a series of wild punches.
Mondeux misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe throws a hook to the side of Mondeux's head but Mondeux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axe misses with a low kick.
Axe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mondeux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Axe as he avoids it easily.
Axe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mondeux.
Mondeux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Axe as he avoids it easily.
Mondeux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Axe counters with a nice uppercut.
Renee Mondeux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mondeux.
Axe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mondeux slips under a jab from Axe.
Mondeux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Axe counters with a straight right hand.
Axe throws an overhand right that lands on Mondeux's shoulder, as Mondeux tries to avoid the shot.
Axe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mondeux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Axe finds it's way round the side to connect with Mondeux's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Mondeux.
No luck for Mondeux with that takedown attempt.
Mondeux has his takedown stuffed
and Axe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mondeux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axe.
Mondeux shoots for a double leg takedown but Axe sprawls well. He's pushed Mondeux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Mondeux.
Mondeux shoots for a double leg takedown but Axe sprawls well. He's pushed Mondeux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mondeux shoots in but no luck this time.
Mondeux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axe misses with a looping right.
Mondeux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mondeux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Axe counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe digs a good body shot into Mondeux's ribs.
Axe throws a hook but Mondeux blocks it.
Mondeux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Axe to score with a decent uppercut.
Axe slips a jab and a cross from Mondeux.
Mondeux throws a body punch but Axe moves out of range.
Mondeux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Axe counters with an outside leg kick.
Blake Axe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mondeux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Axe counters with a straight right hand.
Axe looks to land a combination but Mondeux avoids it well.
Axe misses with a body shot.
Axe lands a jab to the head.
Mondeux closes the distance and clinches up with Axe, looking for a takedown. Mondeux pushes Axe against the cage but Axe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mondeux slips under a jab.
Mondeux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Axe's waist but Axe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mondeux off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux dives in and scores a takedown into Axe's guard.
Mondeux is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mondeux wants to control from the top but Axe keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mondeux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Axe is keeping the position for now.
Axe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mondeux is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axe managing to control the position.
Axe wants to stand but Mondeux is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mondeux advances to half guard.
Axe trying to hold on to Mondeux's head to control him but Mondeux postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Axe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mondeux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Axe's waist but Axe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mondeux off to one side.
Mondeux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Axe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mondeux.
Axe is looking to land body kicks.
Axe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mondeux.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renee Mondeux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mondeux has a takedown stuffed.
Axe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mondeux shoots for a double leg takedown but Axe sprawls well. He's pushed Mondeux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Mondeux or perhaps it was just good defense by Axe which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Axe. No joy for Mondeux on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mondeux misses with a takedown
and Axe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe scores with a head kick.
Renee Mondeux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mondeux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Axe as he jumps to the side.
Mondeux moves in looking to clinch but Axe pushes him off.
Axe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mondeux fails with a takedown attempt.
Mondeux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axe.
Mondeux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Axe misses with a looping left.
Mondeux misses with a takedown attempt
and Axe counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Horrible takedown by Mondeux or perhaps it was just good defense by Axe which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axe. Mondeux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mondeux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Axe tries to avoid it but Mondeux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Axe to the ground. Axe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Axe lands a jab.
Mondeux shoots and misses
and Axe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mondeux looks for a takedown but Axe sprawls well.
Axe throws a looping overhand right but Mondeux ducks down to avoid it.
Mondeux has his takedown stuffed
and Axe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mondeux thinking.
Axe misses with a looping right.
Mondeux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Axe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axe throws a right hand that Mondeux ducks under and follows up with a left that Mondeux also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Axe counter with a right hand.
Axe looks to land a combination. Mondeux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Axe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mondeux.
Mondeux shoots in and drives through. Axe sprawls well.
Axe misses with a hook. Mondeux ducked under it nicely.
Mondeux misses with a takedown attempt - Axe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mondeux darts in trying to clinch
and Axe counters with a right hand to the body.
Mondeux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Axe slaps away a takedown attempt from Mondeux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mondeux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Axe circles away.
A left lands for Axe.
Axe throws a lazy right hand but Mondeux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Axe to counter with a crisp jab.
Axe digs a good body shot into Mondeux's ribs.
Mondeux misses with a takedown
and Mondeux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Axe throws a hook but Mondeux avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Axe.
Mondeux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mondeux on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axe tries to bum rush Mondeux with a series of wild strikes but Mondeux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mondeux has his takedown stuffed
and Axe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Axe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mondeux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mondeux shoots in and drives through. Axe sprawls well.
Mondeux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mondeux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mondeux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Axe stuffs the takedown attempt from Mondeux. Mondeux gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renee Mondeux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axe stuffs the takedown attempt from Mondeux. Mondeux gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mondeux.
Axe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Axe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Axe is trying to control the position but Mondeux postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe is controlling Mondeux's posture.
Mondeux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Axe controls Mondeux momentarily but Mondeux frees himself.
Axe pulls Mondeux in to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Blake Axe wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mondeux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Axe defends it nicely.
Axe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mondeux shoots and misses
and Axe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mondeux is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mondeux ducks under a wild hook from Axe.
Mondeux fails to land the takedown.
Mondeux slips under a jab from Axe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Axe counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Axe.
Mondeux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake Axe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mondeux shoots in and drives through. Axe sprawls well.
Mondeux tries to clinch up.
Axe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mondeuxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mondeux shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mondeux was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mondeux tries to move into full mount but can't pass Axe's legs.
Axe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondeux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Axe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux trying to control the position but Axe is working away.
Axe wants to get back to his feet.
Axe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mondeux is looking to take a break and control but Axe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Axe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Axe stops Mondeux from passing to mount.
Mondeux remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe is not content to let Mondeux control the position.
Axe is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Axe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondeux wants to control but Axe is keeping him busy.
Blake Axe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mondeux tries to move into full mount but can't pass Axe's legs.
Renee Mondeux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renee Mondeux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Axe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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 Renee Mondeux.
I think Axe 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Axe!
Blake Axe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hettie Kate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juarez Del Fuago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kate comes to the cage accompanied by Peanuts Theme. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hettie Kate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juarez Del Fuago!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kate lets loose with a powerful body kick. Del Fuago will feel that in the morning.
Kate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kate throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Del Fuago's head.
Kate throws a head kick but Del Fuago moves out of range.
Kate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crunch! Kate slams his shin into Del Fuago's torso.
Del Fuago moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kate.
Kate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Juarez Del Fuago has been cut.
Nice elbow from Kate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kate.
Kate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Del Fuago in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Fuago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Kate.
Kate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Del Fuago's face.
Nice body punch from Kate.
Del Fuago looks winded!
Kate lands a nice knee to the body.
Kate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kate.
Kate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Kate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Fuago letting Kate take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kate for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kate with a knee to the head.
Kate lands an elbow inside that Del Fuago shrugs off.
Del Fuago is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kate is defending well.
Kate lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Kate - that landed with a thud.
Del Fuago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Del Fuago wants a takedown but no success here.
Hettie Kate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juarez Del Fuago.
Kate is leaning against Del Fuago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kate crunches a lovely knee into Del Fuago's ribcage.
Kate lands a shoulder strike.
Kate with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Fuago backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kate - that landed with a thud.
Kate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kate landing knees to the head.
Kate unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kate connects with a knee to the head.
Kate will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Del Fuago up against the cage.
Kate gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kate leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kate lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kate unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kate lands an elbow inside that Del Fuago shrugs off.
Kate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Fuago backwards.
Del Fuago takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Del Fuago backwards.
Kate lands an elbow just above Del Fuago 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kate scores with a knee to the head.
Kate scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hettie Kate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juarez Del Fuago's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kate closes the distance and clinches.
Kate lands a good knee to the midsection. Del Fuago won't want to take too many of those.
Kate lands a damaging elbow.
Kate is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kate lands a nice knee to the body.
Kate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Fuago's defenses.
Kate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kate lands a knee to the head.
Kate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Del Fuago is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kate lands an elbow inside.
Kate avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kate unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Del Fuago's face.
Kate working Del Fuago over with knees to the body.
Del Fuago takes an elbow to the temple.
Kate scores with a hook to the body.
Kate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Fuago's defenses.
Kate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Del Fuago's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kate stalls.
Kate lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kate with a knee to the head.
Kate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Fuago can do to turn this around?
Kate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short left from Kate.
Kate pushes Del Fuago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Kate.
Del Fuago is rocked!
Kate drops Del Fuago with a big knee straight up the middle! Del Fuago is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Del Fuago is still on wobbly legs! Can Kate finish him?
Del Fuago get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Del Fuago stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Kate runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hettie Kate!
Hettie Kate thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski has chosen Midgard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
21 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie Yang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Yang.
The crowd cheers as Yang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kochanowski doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Jakub Kochanowski has been cut.
Yang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yang closes the distance and clinches.
Kochanowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yang avoiding damage as Kochanowski throws knees to the body.
Yang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yang tries a knee to the head but Kochanowski blocks it.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but Kochanowski blocks with his arms.
Yang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yang moves into range and clinches up with Kochanowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski looking for a takedown.
Yang lands a right hand.
Kochanowski trying to control the position but instead, Yang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kochanowski into the cage.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yang breaks the clinch.
Kochanowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yang.
Yang misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski slips under a jab.
Kochanowski misses with a wild combination.
Yang throws a right hand that Kochanowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kochanowski also avoids with ease.
Yang has closed the distance and engaged Kochanowski in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yang.
Yang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yang manages to break the clinch.
Kochanowski fails to land the takedown.
Richie Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Kochanowski.
Yang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kochanowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kochanowski drives through and clinches with Yang against the cage.
Yang misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang scores with a knee to the head.
Kochanowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kochanowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richie Yang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Yang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kochanowski.
A combination from Kochanowski does no damage.
Yang misses with a few strikes there.
Yang misses with a hook to the body
and Kochanowski counters with a leg kick.
Yang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kochanowski tries to break the clinch but Yang is controlling the position.
Kochanowski is trying to stall.
Yang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kochanowski avoiding damage as Yang throws knees to the body.
Yang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yang.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yang cracks Kochanowski with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Yang on the inside.
Kochanowski can't find room to land a body shot as Yang controls the action.
Yang misses with a knee to the head.
Yang lands with a right to the head.
Yang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yang can't find room to land a body shot as Kochanowski controls the action.
Yang tries a knee to the head but Kochanowski blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yang with a knee to the head.
Yang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kochanowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Yang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yang closes the distance and clinches.
Kochanowski tries a body shot but Yang blocks it.
Yang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yang tries to land knees in the clinch but Kochanowski avoids the damage to the body.
Kochanowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Yang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yang is defending well for now.
Yang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kochanowski's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kochanowski tries for a takedown but Yang manages to get underhooks.
Kochanowski trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yang obliges.
Kochanowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yang just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yang tries a knee to the head but Kochanowski blocks it.
Kochanowski missing with knees to the body.
Kochanowski is looking for a takedown.
Kochanowski wants to break free but Yang has control.
Kochanowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yang smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Yang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Kochanowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yang misses with a double jab
and Kochanowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yang's knee momentarily.
Yang misses with a double jab
and Kochanowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Richie Yang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yang. Kochanowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kochanowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yang's waist but Yang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kochanowski off to one side.
Kochanowski moves into the clinch.
Kochanowski tries to circle away but Yang has him pinned against the cage.
Yang with a knee to the head.
Yang scores with a knee to the head.
Yang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kochanowski avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yang trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kochanowski is breathing heavily.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kochanowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kochanowski moves away.
Yang misses with a shot to the body
and Kochanowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Yang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kochanowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yang has his foot on Kochanowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kochanowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Yang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kochanowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kochanowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yang keeping moving, preventing Kochanowski from controlling successfully.
Kochanowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochanowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Yang has wrist control.
Yang is looking for a triangle but Kochanowski pushes his legs off easily.
Yang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kochanowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kochanowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kochanowski wants to control from the top but Yang keeps moving.
Yang looking for a guillotine here but Kochanowski defends easily.
Yang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kochanowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Yang is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang trying to keep a closed guard but Kochanowski is proving a slippery customer.
Yang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kochanowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kochanowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kochanowski drops back looking for a leg! Yang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yang manages to kick Kochanowski off! Kochanowski jumps back into Yang's guard.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Yang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yang looking for a guillotine here but Kochanowski defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski slips nicely into half guard.
Kochanowski is looking for a kimura here.
Yang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kochanowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yang defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kochanowski is looking for a kimura but Yang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kochanowski to get the leverage.
Yang trying to control but Kochanowski postures up.
Yang works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Yang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Kochanowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kochanowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yang sprawls well. Yang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kochanowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Yang lands a jab to the nose.
Yang scores with a one two! Kochanowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kochanowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Yang.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yang lands a lovely overhand right.
Kochanowski is looking to slow Yang down with leg kicks.
Yang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kochanowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yang misses the shot to the body.
Richie Yang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kochanowski cracks Yang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yang is looking to wear down Kochanowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kochanowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Yang.
No luck for Kochanowski with that takedown attempt.
Yang swings for the body but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that Yang avoids nicely.
Yang moves into the clinch successfully.
Richie Yang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yang stalls.
Kochanowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kochanowski as Yang tries to tie him up.
Yang misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kochanowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richie Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Kochanowski.
Kochanowski avoids the body shot from Yang.
Kochanowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yang clinches with his opponent.
Yang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kochanowski manages to break the clinch.
Yang misses with a wild body shot.
Yang misses with a shot to the body
and Kochanowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yang closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Yang on the inside.
Kochanowski lands an elbow inside.
Kochanowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang working Kochanowski over with knees to the body.
Kochanowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but Kochanowski blocks with his arms.
Yang scores with a knee to the head.
Yang with a knee to the head.
Yang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kochanowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yang pushes Kochanowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kochanowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jakub Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yang lands with a short shot to the head.
Kochanowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yang working Kochanowski over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kochanowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yang misses with a knee to the head.
Kochanowski pulls guard.
Yang forces his way into half guard.
Kochanowski is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yang is thwarting Kochanowski's attempts to control the position.
Kochanowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Yang there.
Yang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kochanowski can do to turn this around?
Yang thows a huge punch but Kochanowski dodges it nicely.
Kochanowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yang is nestled in close to Kochanowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kochanowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Yang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yang 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Yang!
An out of breath Richie Yang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes to the cage accompanied by Pray by Jay-Z feat. Rob Dougan. Numa has chosen Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 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
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antoine Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numa ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Numa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wallace's guard now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
Wallace is working hard here to advance position.
Wallace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Numa slips nicely into half guard.
Wallace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Numa pulls his head out easily.
Wallace won't allow Numa to pass to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Numa is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Wallace wants to sweep but Numa has passed to side control!
Wallace tries to bench press Numa off him but Numa keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numa trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace tries to improve position but can't.
Numa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Numa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Numa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Numa trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Numa tries to move to mount but Wallace blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
Wallace sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Numa trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Numa is looking to stall here but Wallace recovers full guard.
Numa stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Numa wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Numa defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numa 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.
Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Numa defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wallace is on top in guard.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Numa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wallace cracks Numa with a solid left hand.
Wallace trying to control but Numa is working from the bottom.
Wallace postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Numa has momentary wrist control but Wallace slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Numa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wallace defends well.
Wallace is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wallace works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Numa is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wallace lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wallace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wallace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Numa is rocked!
Wallace lands a big elbow - Numa is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Wallace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Wallace!
In his post fight interview, Antoine Wallace gave a big smile as he said 'The A-Train rolls on! Find me someone else to put on their back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chaowanungkarn's choice of entrance music: Muay Thai fight music. Johnny Woo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Suchart Chaowanungkarn's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woo has closed the distance and engaged Chaowanungkarn in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn lands a knee to the body.
Woo pulls Chaowanungkarn into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chaowanungkarn stopping the sweep attempt from Woo.
Woo is trying to keep Chaowanungkarn in close.
Chaowanungkarn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Woo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chaowanungkarn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woo keeping moving, preventing Chaowanungkarn from controlling successfully.
Woo is looking to stand up but Chaowanungkarn isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Woo is looking for a triangle but Chaowanungkarn pushes his legs off easily.
Woo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woo has his foot on Chaowanungkarn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaowanungkarn works his way back into a safe position though.
Woo wants to improve his position but instead Chaowanungkarn has moved into half guard.
Woo is pressing down on Chaowanungkarn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Woo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chaowanungkarn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Woo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woo wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Chaowanungkarn there.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch up but Woo circles away and keeps his distance.
Woo closes the distance and clinches.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woo is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Woo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chaowanungkarn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woo backwards.
Woo is looking to break free of the clinch but Chaowanungkarn has double underhooks.
Woo tries to pull guard but Chaowanungkarn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice knee to the body.
Woo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chaowanungkarn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Woo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Woo takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Chaowanungkarn lands a damaging elbow.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a light punch inside.
Woo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chaowanungkarn just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Woo jumps into guard, dragging Chaowanungkarn to the mat.
Woo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Woo is breathing heavily.
Chaowanungkarn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn looking to pass the guard.
Chaowanungkarn forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaowanungkarn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Woo!
Woo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chaowanungkarn is pressing down on Woo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woo is holding on for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaowanungkarn trying to control the action but Woo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Woo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chaowanungkarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick but Woo moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Chaowanungkarn. No joy for Woo on that attempt.
Woo looks for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn sprawls well.
Chaowanungkarn lands with an uppercut that bounces Woo off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Chaowanungkarn. No joy for Woo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chaowanungkarn's guard.
Chaowanungkarn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chaowanungkarn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woo preventing the sweep.
Chaowanungkarn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo won't allow Chaowanungkarn to sweep him here.
Chaowanungkarn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chaowanungkarn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Woo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chaowanungkarn looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo working to try and regain half guard.
Chaowanungkarn controlling his opponent.
Woo is looking to get to half guard.
Woo is working hard here to advance position.
Chaowanungkarn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Woo can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo manages to control the position for a moment.
Woo wants to hold on but Chaowanungkarn pushes him away.
Woo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chaowanungkarn controlling the action here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Woo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Woo is looking for a takedown.
Chaowanungkarn keeps control of Woo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Woo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chaowanungkarn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Woo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaowanungkarn but Chaowanungkarn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chaowanungkarn stuffs the takedown.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a wild body shot.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaowanungkarn throws a wild body kick that Woo sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaowanungkarn takes a swing at Woo's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaowanungkarn moves in looking to clinch but Woo pushes him off.
That kick from Chaowanungkarn tenderised Woo's leg. Woo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chaowanungkarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Woo is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chaowanungkarn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Woo forces Chaowanungkarn back against the cage and clinches.
Woo wants a takedown.
Woo trying to stall but Chaowanungkarn improves his position.
Chaowanungkarn scores a nice knee to the body.
Woo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Woo tries to circle away but Chaowanungkarn has him pinned against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chaowanungkarn lands an elbow inside that Woo shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chaowanungkarn.
Woo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woo jumps into guard, dragging Chaowanungkarn to the mat.
Chaowanungkarn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaowanungkarn sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn looking to sit in guard and control but Woo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Suchart Chaowanungkarn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Woo.
Chaowanungkarn with a nice cross.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woo darts in looking for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn gets double underhooks and turns Woo into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Woo throws an elbow that misses.
Chaowanungkarn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chaowanungkarn scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaowanungkarn lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Woo's defenses.
Chaowanungkarn is leaning against Woo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Woo pulls guard.
Woo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaowanungkarn is aware though and is defending well.
Chaowanungkarn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Woo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chaowanungkarn postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn stands up and waves to Woo to follow him.
An inside leg kick lands from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chaowanungkarn works Woo's body with a nice hook.
Chaowanungkarn punishes Woo's body with a nice straight punch.
Chaowanungkarn throws a front kick that sends Woo stumbling back into the cage.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaowanungkarn. Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaowanungkarn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chaowanungkarn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chaowanungkarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnny Woo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Chaowanungkarn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suchart Chaowanungkarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chaowanungkarn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
Suchart Chaowanungkarn made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'มวยไทยเป็นศิลปะที่ดีที่สุดในโลก โบฟอร์ทคือบŭ'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trinidad Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Enki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trinidad Suarez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trinidad Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Master Enki!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suarez is out of range and Enki settles back down.
Enki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enki connects with a solid leg kick.
Suarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Enki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Suarez is looking for a takedown.
Suarez is trying to push Enki away but Enki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Suarez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Enki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Suarez to the mat. Suarez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Suarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Enki wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Suarez managing to control the position.
Enki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Enki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suarez is controlling Enki's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Enki throws a series of punches but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez stuns Enki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Enki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suarez.
Suarez thuds his right hand into Enki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Enki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
Suarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Enki is just out of range.
Suarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Enki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki throws a poor cross that misses
and Suarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enki with a hook.
Suarez clobbers Enki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Enki leaves Suarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trinidad Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Enki but Enki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enki.
Nice straight punches there by Enki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Enki.
Enki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Suarez counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Enki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Suarez is in Enki's guard.
Enki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suarez is aware though and is defending well.
Suarez stays in close to Enki's body and controls the position.
Enki trying to control the position here.
Enki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Suarez tries to hold on but Enki pushes him away.
Enki seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Suarez is holding on tight.
Enki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
Enki thowing shots but they're missing.
Enki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enki misses with a head shot.
Suarez tries to hold on but Enki postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Enki controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Master Enki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Suarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Enki slips a straight right by Suarez.
Suarez scores with a jab.
Enki swinging wildly here.
Suarez swings for the body but Enki moves out of range.
Enki slips a straight right by Suarez.
Suarez throws a hook but Enki avoids it easily.
Suarez misses with a two punch combination.
Enki moves away from the strike by Suarez.
Enki wants to slow Suarez down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Enki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Suarez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Enki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Suarez's best efforts.
Enki trying to hold on to Suarez's head to control him but Suarez postures up.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Enki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez moves into full mount! Enki won't be happy about that!
Enki taking shots to the head.
Suarez dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Enki tries to reverse the position but Suarez maintains control.
Enki tries to hold on but Suarez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Suarez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Enki hang on?
Suarez with shots to the head and body - Enki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Suarez working the ground and pound effectively.
Enki is bucking up trying to escape but Suarez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Trinidad Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suarez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Enki is rocked!
Suarez lands a big shot to the head and Enki winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Trinidad Suarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Tompkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tompkins has chosen Dying Fetus - One Shot, One Kill as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Tompkins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tompkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barnett is staying active underneath Tompkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnett punching from the bottom.
Barnett pushes Tompkins off looking to stand but Tompkins dives back in and keeps control.
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Tompkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett is trying to stand.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tompkins trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tompkins is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Tompkins is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Tompkins is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Tompkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tompkins throws out a loose jab but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tompkins throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Tompkins misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tompkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tompkins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tompkins showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett wants to get back to his feet.
Tompkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Tompkins there.
Barnett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnett.
Tompkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tompkins has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tompkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tompkins has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
Tompkins trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Barnett thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tompkins postures up and lands a big shot to Barnett's brow.
Barnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tompkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tompkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tompkins postures up and lands a big shot to Barnett's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tompkins postures up.
Tompkins wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura but Tompkins is defending well.
Tompkins trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tompkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back!
Tompkins has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Barnett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Tompkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnett slips a jab and a cross from Tompkins.
Steve Tompkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tompkins drives through with a takedown into Barnett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tompkins looking to sit in guard and control but Barnett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Tompkins keeps moving.
Barnett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Tompkins keeps moving.
Steve Tompkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tompkins dives on top into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tompkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tompkins defends it easily.
Barnett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Tompkins from controlling successfully.
Barnett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tompkins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Barnett has tightened it up now! Tompkins should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh Barnett!
After winning the bout, Josh Barnett 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seek and Destroy . Joe Kimura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alistair Overeem !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem dodges the punch combination from Kimura.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Overeem moves out of range.
Kimura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Kimura.
Overeem slips a straight right by Kimura.
No joy there for Overeem , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kimura loads up on a big right hand but Overeem slips the punch.
Overeem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Kimura.
Overeem goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kimura with a jab.
Joe Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Overeem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Overeem throws a combination. Kimura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Joe Kimura has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Kimura with that takedown attempt.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Overeem avoids it really well and circles away.
Alistair Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Overeem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kimura.
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overeem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kimura slips under a jab.
Overeem throws a jab when Kimura was well out of range.
Overeem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Overeem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kimura misses with a left hand
and Overeem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Kimura.
Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kimura misses with a hook. Overeem ducked under it nicely.
Kimura misses with a looping left.
Overeem ducks under a wild hook from Kimura.
Kimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Overeem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Overeem throws a body punch but Kimura moves out of range.
Overeem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Overeem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overeem moves out of range as Kimura strikes.
Overeem misses with a straight right.
Overeem misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Overeem , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kimura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimura throws a looping overhand right but Overeem ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem slips a straight right by Kimura.
Kimura moves away from the strike by Overeem .
A telegraphed right hand from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura throws the left hand but Overeem avoids the punch easily.
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overeem pushes Kimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Overeem .
A frustrated look appears on Kimura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Overeem comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Overeem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Overeem lands an elbow inside.
Kimura is trying to break free.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Overeem holds him up against the cage and eventually Kimura drops back down to his feet.
Overeem breaks from the clinch.
Overeem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimura.
Kimura looks to land a right hand but Overeem moved out of range.
Overeem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
Kimura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Overeem is fending him off so far but Kimura persists. Nope, Overeem circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimura throws a right and a left that Overeem avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Overeem .
Kimura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimura tries to keep at a distance but Overeem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Overeem lands a damaging elbow.
Overeem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Overeem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Overeem .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem drives through and clinches with Kimura against the cage.
Overeem breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Kimura.
Kimura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Overeem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kimura throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Kimura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Overeem throws a series of punches but Kimura avoids them all with ease.
Kimura shoots for a double leg takedown but Overeem sprawls well. He's pushed Kimura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kimura ducks under a wild hook from Overeem .
Kimura connects with a nice looking jab.
Kimura walks into a straight right hand from Overeem .
Overeem tests Kimura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Kimura as he connects with a hook.
Overeem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kimura.
Overeem scores with a shot to the body.
Overeem just misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem jabs Kimura right on the nose. Kimura blinks but takes it well.
Overeem throws a series of punches but Kimura avoids them all with ease.
Alistair Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
Overeem slips under a jab from Kimura.
Overeem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimura shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Overeem slips under a jab from Kimura.
Kimura gets the takedown into side control.
Kimura has an Americana. Overeem didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kimura is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kimura hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joe Kimura!
After winning the bout, Joe Kimura 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Legionarivs Sakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelios kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In Waves. Sakara has chosen The Rise of Sakara as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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202 lbs
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197 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Legionarivs Sakara!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakara takes a swing at Chelios's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Sakara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chelios doesn't seem phased though.
Chelios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A right-left combo lands from Chelios.
It looks like Legionarivs Sakara has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.
Chelios connects with a jab.
Chelios misses with a head kick.
Sakara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chelios connects with a body shot that sends Sakara's belly button to the back.
Chelios throws a head kick but Sakara moves out of range.
Chelios throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chelios throws out a loose jab but Sakara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelios missing with a left hand there. Sakara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakara misses with a looping left.
Chelios scores with a decent looking hook.
Chelios misses with a hook
and Sakara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakara stuns Chelios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chelios.
Sakara misses with a shot to the body
and Chelios counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chelios.
Sakara throws a body punch but Chelios moves out of range.
Sakara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chelios rather than just go for the knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakara scores with the left hand. Chelios knows he should have avoided that one.
Chelios connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chelios throws a push kick but Sakara slaps the foot to one side.
Chelios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chelios misses with a head kick.
Chelios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chelios.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakara scores with a jab. Chelios acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sakara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chelios.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakara misses the target.
Chelios gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sakara thows a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Chelios lands.
Chelios connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sakara's hands.
Chelios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakara looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.
Sakara throws a body punch but Chelios moves out of range.
Sakara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chelios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chelios misses with a few strikes there.
Chelios connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios lunges at Sakara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakara's hand.
Chelios slips a jab and a cross from Sakara.
Sakara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Legionarivs Sakara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Chelios.
Sakara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakara misses with a body shot
and Chelios counters with a body kick.
Chelios lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chelios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chelios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chelios closes the distance and clinches.
Sakara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chelios lands an elbow just above Sakara 's eye.
Sakara blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios prevents a body shot from Sakara.
Chelios blocks an uppercut.
Chelios lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakara backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Sakara.
Sakara scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sakara fails to land.
Chelios throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee calls for Sakara to work.
Chelios tries to work over Sakara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakara struggles to land a body shot inside as Chelios controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chelios just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sakara's brow.
Sakara blocks an elbow strike from Chelios.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakara is leaning against Chelios and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chelios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chelios looking to throw knees to the head but Sakara is blocking nicely.
Sakara throws a punch but it's blocked by Chelios.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chev Chelios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Legionarivs Sakara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sakara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chelios.
Chelios slips a straight right by Sakara.
Sakara stuns Chelios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sakara misses with a wild combination.
Sakara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sakara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chelios manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakara. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakara digs a good hook to Chelios's body.
Chelios takes one to the side of the head.
Sakara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sakara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chelios in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakara. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chelios tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakara throws a hook but Chelios blocks it.
Chelios takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakara misses with a jab to the body
and Chelios counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sakara is breathing heavily.
Chelios avoids the body shot from Sakara.
Sakara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chelios counters with an inside leg kick.
Chelios scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakara doesn't seem bothered though.
Chelios has closed the distance and engaged Sakara in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chelios just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sakara's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chelios lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chelios.
Chelios lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakara backwards.
Sakara is trying to maintain a safe position but Chelios gets an underhook and turns Sakara into the cage.
Sakara avoiding damage as Chelios throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakara is trying to maintain a safe position but Chelios gets an underhook and turns Sakara into the cage.
Sakara seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Chelios.
Sakara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chelios manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sakara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakara avoids the head kick by Chelios.
Sakara jabs Chelios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Sakara. Those never looked like landing.
Sakara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chelios.
Sakara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chelios.
A punch combination from Sakara misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios connects with a body shot.
Sakara throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Chelios counter with a right hand.
Chelios misses with a few strikes there.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Sakara.
Sakara with a hook.
Sakara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chelios moves away from the strike by Sakara.
Sakara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakara throws a sloppy body shot
and Chelios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chev Chelios is winning the standup battle so far.
Chelios moves out of range as Sakara strikes.
Sakara misses with a wild combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chelios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Sakara misses
and Chelios counters with a crisp one two that drops Sakara! Chelios thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sakara to his feet! Sakara is in big trouble!
Sakara is rocked!
Chelios fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Sakara out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Chev Chelios!
Chev Chelios retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Chev Chelios thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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