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BFT-243: Atsushi vs Malaipet 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Gryphen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and January Kwiecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gryphen comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping. This should be a great matchup!
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Forrest Gryphen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, January Kwiecinski!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwiecinski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gryphen throws a low kick but Kwiecinski avoids it.
Gryphen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kwiecinski circles away.
The fighters circling - Kwiecinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gryphen is looking to score with low kicks.
Gryphen misses with a leg kick
and Kwiecinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kwiecinski misses with a head kick.
Kwiecinski thuds his right hand into Gryphen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kwiecinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kwiecinski just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kwiecinski.
Gryphen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwiecinski. Gryphen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwiecinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gryphen throws a solid leg kick but Kwiecinski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gryphen.
Gryphen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kwiecinski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gryphen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gryphen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kwiecinski circles away.
Gryphen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kwiecinski drops his hands momentarily and Gryphen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski throws out a loose jab but Gryphen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gryphen is looking to score with low kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kwiecinski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Forrest Gryphen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gryphen avoids the head kick by Kwiecinski.
Gryphen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gryphen tries to land a leg kick but Kwiecinski saw it coming and moves away.
Gryphen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gryphen ducks under a wild hook from Kwiecinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gryphen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gryphen.
Gryphen lands a lovely overhand right.
Kwiecinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gryphen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kwiecinski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gryphen at a distance.
A jab lands there for Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kwiecinski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kwiecinski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been informed that Kwiecinski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski closes the distance and pushes Gryphen back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwiecinski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kwiecinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Gryphen avoids the damage to the body.
Gryphen working Kwiecinski over with knees to the body.
Gryphen missing with knees to the body.
Gryphen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gryphen misses with a leg kick
and Kwiecinski counters with a head kick. That will keep Gryphen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gryphen thows a leg kick but Kwiecinski checks it
and Kwiecinski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gryphen misses with a right hand
and Kwiecinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kwiecinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gryphen on the side of the head.
Gryphen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
January Kwiecinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gryphen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kwiecinski throws a head kick that misses.
Gryphen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gryphen checks the leg kick.
Kwiecinski jabs Gryphen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gryphen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A low kick from Gryphen misses
and Kwiecinski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gryphen really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwiecinski misses with an uppercut. Gryphen saw that one coming.
Forrest Gryphen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gryphen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kwiecinski - the referee stops the clock and Gryphen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kwiecinski. Gryphen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kwiecinski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kwiecinski checks a leg kick.
Gryphen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gryphen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kwiecinski counters with a head kick that drops Gryphen to the mat! Gryphen scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Gryphen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwiecinski lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). January Kwiecinski!
January Kwiecinski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peekay Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ''Big Poppa'' by The Notorious B.I.G.. Williams has chosen Noise Won't Stop as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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195 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
29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trevor Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peekay Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Williams lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peekay Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Williams tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Trevor Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Williams is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Williams has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams is trying to stand.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
Smith content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Williams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
We're going to have a standup here because Trevor Smith wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Williams digs a good hook to Smith's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Williams.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
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!
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peekay Williams will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Peekay Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Williams misses.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith walks into a jab.
Williams swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trevor Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith looks to clinch
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Williams throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams lands a body shot.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Smith misses.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peekay Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Williams prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith pushes Williams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith wants to clinch.
Williams fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Williams throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Williams digs a good hook to Smith's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Smith tries to tie him up.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Williams swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trevor Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
Smith gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peekay Williams!
After winning the bout, Peekay Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Trevor Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'im sorry fans, i was not focused enough, didnt followed the gameplan as i should. but i guarantee i will learn from this lost and comeback better.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laguna Lunaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laguna Lunaris is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Laguna Lunaris!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Lunaris.
Lunaris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lunaris misses the shot to the body.
Lunaris slips a jab and a cross from Lesnar.
Lunaris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lunaris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lesnar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt
and Lunaris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lesnar!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lesnar pushes Lunaris away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lunaris gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunaris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
Lesnar is looking to reverse the position.
Lunaris slows the pace down.
Lesnar is looking to regain half guard here but Lunaris keeps moving and retains side control.
Lunaris taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lunaris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lesnar is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunaris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Laguna Lunaris wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lunaris tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lunaris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lesnar on the side of the head.
Lunaris has closed the distance and engaged Lesnar in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesnar blocks an elbow strike from Lunaris.
Lesnar has Lunaris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lunaris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunaris gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Lesnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lunaris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lunaris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lesnar moves into the clinch.
Lunaris prevents the takedown attempt.
Lunaris throws an elbow but it misses.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lunaris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lesnar takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lunaris.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lunaris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lesnar's brow.
Lunaris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lunaris pushes off an throws an elbow but Lesnar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lunaris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lesnar stalling the fight.
Lesnar avoids a wild elbow strike from Lunaris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar blocks an elbow strike.
Lesnar blocks an elbow strike.
Lesnar blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lunaris.
Lesnar takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lunaris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lunaris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lunaris lands an elbow that stopped Lesnar in his tracks for a moment.
Lesnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lunaris prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laguna Lunaris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lunaris misses with a left hand
and Lesnar counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Laguna Lunaris has been cut.
Lesnar keeps the fight on the outside.
Lunaris wants to clinch.
Lunaris takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lunaris throws an elbow but misses.
Lunaris misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar dodges an elbow strike from Lunaris.
Lunaris lands a damaging elbow.
Lunaris misses with an elbow over the top.
Lunaris is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lesnar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lunaris to the mat. Lunaris regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses. Lunaris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Lunaris!
Lunaris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lunaris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lesnar pulls Lunaris in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lunaris postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lunaris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brock Lesnar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lunaris darts in trying to clinch
and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lunaris's guard.
Lunaris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Lunaris has wrist control.
Lunaris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Lunaris blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunaris wants to sweep but no luck.
Lunaris pulls Lesnar in to control the position.
Lesnar throws a strike but Lunaris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lesnar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lunaris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Lunaris trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lunaris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnar tries to strike from the bottom.
Lesnar controls Lunaris momentarily but Lunaris frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lunaris moves into range and clinches up with Lesnar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lunaris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lesnar avoids the elbow strike from Lunaris, against the cage.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown.
Lunaris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lesnar's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lesnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lunaris tries to avoid it but Lesnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lunaris to the ground. Lunaris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lunaris moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Lunaris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lunaris tries to clinch up.
Lunaris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laguna Lunaris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lunaris closes the distance and clinches.
Lesnar dodges an elbow strike from Lunaris.
Lunaris avoiding damage.
Lunaris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunaris misses with an elbow over the top.
Laguna Lunaris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lunaris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lunaris lands an elbow inside that Lesnar shrugs off.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lunaris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lunaris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lesnar can't break the clinch.
Lesnar dodges an elbow strike from Lunaris.
Lunaris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lunaris is pressed up against the cage. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lunaris down to the mat. Lunaris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Lunaris - just one landing.
Brock Lesnar's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lunaris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lesnar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laguna Lunaris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunaris blocks a head kick by Lesnar.
Lunaris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lunaris moves to clinch but Lesnar breaks away
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunaris keeping hold of Lesnar's head, controlling as best he can.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lunaris defending well though.
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lunaris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar postures up in Lunaris's guard and throws a big left but Lunaris blocks it.
Lunaris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lunaris controlling the position.
Lunaris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lunaris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lunaris trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
Lesnar 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Laguna Lunaris wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lunaris tries to clinch up but Lesnar circles away and keeps his distance.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lunaris tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laguna Lunaris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lunaris 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laguna Lunaris!
Laguna Lunaris took some time post fight to say the following; 'More blood for the blood god.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Tippin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparta has chosen Just like you imagined - 300 theme as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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268 lbs
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Tippin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diziz Sparta!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tippin throws a body punch but Sparta moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sparta misses with a few strikes there.
Tippin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diziz Sparta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tippin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sparta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tippin.
Tippin lands a body shot.
Sparta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tippin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sparta has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sparta avoids the body shot from Tippin.
Sparta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tippin finds it's way round the side to connect with Sparta's head.
Sparta misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Tippin as he connects with a hook.
Tippin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sparta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tippin at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Sparta. Beautiful body shot.
Sparta throws a body punch but Tippin moves out of range.
Tippin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sparta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sparta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Tippin does no damage.
Tippin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sparta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tippin circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparta walks into a jab.
Sparta throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Sparta.
Sparta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tippin lands a big shot that drops Sparta! Can he finish him?
It looks like Diziz Sparta has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tippin is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparta has wrist control.
Sparta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparta is looking to stand up but Tippin isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing that Tippin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sparta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tippin wants to control from the top but Sparta keeps moving.
Sparta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tippin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tippin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tippin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tippin sitting in guard here, content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Pete Tippin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sparta lands with a straight right. Tippin didn't see that one coming.
Sparta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Tippin with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tippin. Sparta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparta throws a head kick that misses.
Tippin avoids the head kick by Sparta.
Sparta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sparta throws a front kick aimed at Tippin's knee but Tippin avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tippin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sparta.
Sparta throws out a loose jab but Tippin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparta looks to land a left hand but Tippin moved out of range nicely.
Tippin tries to move into range but Sparta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sparta with a hook.
Sparta slips a straight right by Tippin.
Tippin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparta circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparta tries to clinch there but Tippin circles away.
An inside leg kick from Sparta misses.
Sparta forces Tippin back against the cage and clinches.
Tippin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sparta's efforts to push away.
Tippin manages to break the clinch.
Sparta wants to clinch.
Sparta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tippin moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tippin misses with a double jab.
Tippin throws a right and a left that Sparta avoids nicely.
Sparta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sparta throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sparta.
Sparta stalling in the clinch but Tippin improves position.
Tippin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparta lands a jab-cross combination.
Sparta moves forwards but Tippin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sparta tries to close the distance and clinch but Tippin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sparta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sparta feints and then cracks Tippin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tippin down.
A jab from Tippin misses.
Tippin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tippin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tippin looks to land a combination but Sparta avoids it well.
Tippin loads up on a big right hand but Sparta slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Tippin.
Sparta tries to clinch but Tippin is having none of it.
Sparta tries to clinch up but Tippin circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Tippin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diziz Sparta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sparta just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparta thumps Tippin with a low kick.
Sparta misses with a double jab.
Tippin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tippin lands a body shot.
Tippin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sparta misses with a hook to the body
and Tippin counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tippin throws a looping overhand right but Sparta ducks down to avoid it.
Tippin throws a jab when Sparta was well out of range.
Nice body kick there by Tippin.
Tippin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tippin is trying to break the clinch but Sparta has him pressed against the cage.
Sparta lands a hook that snaps the head of Tippin backwards.
Tippin breaks from the clinch.
Tippin blocks a head kick by Sparta.
Tippin drops Sparta with a big left hand and mounts him. Sparta is in big trouble!
Sparta trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sparta is breathing heavily.
Tippin is working for a guillotine from mount but Sparta frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tippin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sparta is rocked!
Tippin 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.
You get the feeling that Sparta really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tippin wants to control the pace but Sparta is squirming around nicely.
Sparta is bucking up trying to escape but Tippin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sparta is still in real trouble! Can Tippin finish him?
Tippin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tippin lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Sparta! Tippin sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Sparta and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pete Tippin!
Pete Tippin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
180 lbs
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28
170 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
St Pierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shields manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from St Pierre misses the target.
Shields lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shields throws a right and a left that St Pierre avoids nicely.
Shields closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into St Pierre's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shields 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.
St Pierre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if St Pierre tries to get out of the position.
Shields drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shields jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields passes St Pierre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shields is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre wants to control but Shields is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St Pierre is doing well to control the position and prevent Shields from advancing to side control.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shields is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shields is trying to work for a kimura but St Pierre is defending well.
Shields is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St Pierre is just riding it out for now. Shields eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to control Shields's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St Pierre avoid being mounted?
Shields is trying to control the action in half guard but St Pierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St Pierre trying to control but Shields postures up.
St Pierre is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Shield that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
St Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.
St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Shields has control of the leg.
St Pierre has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shields is on him like a limpet, forcing St Pierre back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields avoids the elbow strike from St Pierre, against the cage.
Shields gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, St Pierre regains guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to keep Shields in close.
St Pierre controlling Shields's posture.
Shields trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields passes into half guard.
St Pierre is trying is best to control the position here.
Shields is looking for a kimura but St Pierre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shields to get the leverage.
Shields in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. St Pierre tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shields!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Shields!
A relieved looking Jake Shields thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuhiko Jr has chosen EYE OF THE TIGER as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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183 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
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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
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Nitschke.
Nitschke misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nitschke scores with a jab. Tatsuhiko Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes one to the chin there.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips under a jab.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Damian Nitschke has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nitschke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tatsuhiko Jr throws out the jab.
Nitschke misses with a looping right.
Nitschke keeps the fight on the outside.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range as Nitschke strikes.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke dodges the punch combination from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Nitschke defending well as Tatsuhiko Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Nitschke avoids the head kick by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Nitschke misses with an uppercut.
Nitschke lands with a cross.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has been cut.
Tatsuhiko Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Nitschke throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Donk. Nitschke catches Tatsuhiko Jr right on the button with a cross.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Nitschke moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke misses with a straight right.
Tatsuhiko Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nitschke misses with a hook.
Tatsuhiko Jr blocks a jab.
Nitschke throws a hook but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids it easily.
No joy there for Tatsuhiko Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tatsuhiko Jr defending well as Nitschke loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Tatsuhiko Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips a straight right by Nitschke.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatsuhiko Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Nitschke counters with a shoot takedown. Tatsuhiko Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Nitschke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to stand but Nitschke is controlling the position.
Nitschke throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Nitschke has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tatsuhiko Jr is pulling down on Nitschke's head to control his posture.
Nitschke trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatsuhiko Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nitschke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tatsuhiko Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nitschke preventing the sweep.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to keep Nitschke in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nitschke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips a straight right by Nitschke.
Nitschke thuds his right hand into Tatsuhiko Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tatsuhiko Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tatsuhiko Jr ducks under a wild hook from Nitschke.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a double jab.
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in for a takedown but Nitschke shows good takedown defense.
Nitschke connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nitschke misses with an uppercut
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nitschke looks to throw the jab but Tatsuhiko Jr is out of range.
Nitschke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatsuhiko Jr stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Nitschke dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice jab there from Nitschke.
Nitschke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nitschke swings widly with a right hand
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a big head kick but Nitschke shrugs it off.
Tatsuhiko Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nitschke throws a hook to the side of Tatsuhiko Jr's head but Tatsuhiko Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nitschke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatsuhiko Jr manages to avoid it.
Tatsuhiko Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nitschke back to the cage. Tatsuhiko Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nitschke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Jab by Nitschke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Nitschke misses.
Jab from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Damian Nitschke's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke misses with a looping right.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a looping right.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips a jab from Nitschke.
Nitschke slips under a jab.
Nitschke digs a good hook to Tatsuhiko Jr's body.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips a jab from Nitschke.
Nitschke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tatsuhiko Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nitschke defends it easily.
Nitschke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nitschke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatsuhiko Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tatsuhiko Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nitschke presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatsuhiko Jr manages to pull guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr controlling Nitschke's posture.
Nitschke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nitschke is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatsuhiko Jr has wrist control.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to sweep here but Nitschke controlling him for the moment.
Nitschke distracts Tatsuhiko Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nitschke.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Nitschke has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke is nestled in close to Tatsuhiko Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nitschke wants to control but Tatsuhiko Jr is keeping him busy.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to control but can't.
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. Nitschke connects with a nice short shot to Tatsuhiko Jr's temple.
Tatsuhiko Jr controlling the position well.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nitschke.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to stand back up but Nitschke is controlling him
Nitschke throwing shots but Tatsuhiko Jr is blocking nicely.
Tatsuhiko Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nitschke.
Nitschke 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.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to control Nitschke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tatsuhiko Jr avoid being mounted?
Tatsuhiko Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nitschke.
Nitschke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatsuhiko Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatsuhiko Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tatsuhiko Jr is on top in guard.
Nitschke working for a triangle but Tatsuhiko Jr defends it easily.
Tatsuhiko Jr landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatsuhiko Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nitschke has momentary wrist control but Tatsuhiko Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damian Nitschke will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tatsuhiko Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nitschke finds it's way round the side to connect with Tatsuhiko Jr's head.
Nitschke misses with an uppercut
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nitschke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nitschke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tatsuhiko Jr's guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nitschke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nitschke has momentary wrist control but Tatsuhiko Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Damian Nitschke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nitschke's head.
Nitschke is rocked!
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nitschke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Nitschke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tatsuhiko Jr advances position into side control!
Nitschke seems to have got his legs back now.
Nitschke stops Tatsuhiko Jr from passing to mount.
Nitschke taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nitschke is not content to let Tatsuhiko Jr control the position.
Nitschke is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working to tighten is grip on Nitschke's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nitschke has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tatsuhiko Jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Nitschke passes out! Tatsuhiko Jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
A pretty intense looking Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Slam kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alejandro Garcia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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30
182 lbs
7 - 9 - 2 |
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169 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alejandro Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaffney.
Gaffney misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaffney shoots in and gets a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Gaffney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gaffney postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaffney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gaffney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaffney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Gaffney from controlling successfully.
Gaffney is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Gaffney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gaffney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gaffney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcia lands with a heel strike from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gaffney.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Gaffney from controlling successfully.
Garcia tries to strike from the bottom.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaffney throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gaffney.
Gaffney throws a big elbow that misses.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney landing some decent shots from guard.
Gaffney passes into half guard.
Garcia told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gaffney lands strikes from half guard.
Garcia punching from the bottom.
Gaffney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gaffney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Gaffney won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaffney manages to get himself to full guard.
Garcia stops Gaffney from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alejandro Garcia.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Gaffney.
Gaffney feints and as Garcia raises his hands in defense, Gaffney changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaffney throwing strikes but missing.
Gaffney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish Gaffney dominated that round.
That's time! Gaffney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gaffney tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia tries to sprawl but Gaffney drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gaffney scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gaffney is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Garcia tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hamish Gaffney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaffney moves nicely into side control.
Gaffney working the ground and pound but Garcia is defending the strikes.
Gaffney misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaffney is working away from the top position though.
Gaffney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcia landing a few short strikes.
Gaffney lands with a punch from half guard.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gaffney.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gaffney scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gaffney is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gaffney lands a nice short elbow.
Gaffney is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Gaffney looks to land a strike but Garcia avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
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!
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaffney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaffney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gaffney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaffney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gaffney looking to pass the guard.
Gaffney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gaffney trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gaffney is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Gaffney is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Gaffney controlling him for the moment.
Gaffney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaffney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gaffney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gaffney throws a strike but Garcia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gaffney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hamish Gaffney.
No joy there for Gaffney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaffney.
Gaffney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish Gaffney dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gaffney swinging wildly here.
Gaffney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a jab to the body.
Gaffney shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gaffney was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaffney lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gaffney throws a strike aimed at the side of Garcia's head but Garcia avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Check out the look on Gaffney's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gaffney in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Garcia stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Gaffney throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gaffney working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Gaffney.
Gaffney looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garcia is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaffney working the ground and pound but Garcia is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Garcia manages to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaffney prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gaffney.
Gaffney connects with a couple of short punches.
Gaffney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia controls Gaffney momentarily but Gaffney frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gaffney trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Garcia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gaffney trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Gaffney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcia throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Garcia scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hamish Gaffney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaffney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaffney throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia takes one on the button.
A leg kick checked by Garcia.
Gaffney misses with a double jab
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Gaffney backing up. Gaffney nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
Hamish Gaffney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaffney shoots in and bounces Garcia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaffney is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamish Gaffney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gaffney 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamish Gaffney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala's entrance music is Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. A fine choice. Nuclear has chosen Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass as his entrance music. David Nuclear has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
215 lbs
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209 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
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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, Titus Kahoohalphala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Kahoohalphala misses its intended target.
Nuclear swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kahoohalphala lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nuclear backs up against the cage.
Kahoohalphala misses with a wild combination.
Kahoohalphala misses with a takedown attempt - Nuclear sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kahoohalphala moves out of range of the body kick.
Nuclear throws a leg kick but Kahoohalphala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kahoohalphala changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nuclear looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kahoohalphala lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nuclear is being controlled here.
Nuclear wants to control but Kahoohalphala postures up.
Nuclear managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kahoohalphala.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahoohalphala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kahoohalphala lands an elbow.
Kahoohalphala working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nuclear wants to get back to his feet.
Kahoohalphala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the action but Nuclear is working from the bottom.
Nuclear is looking to regain half guard here but Kahoohalphala keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nuclear can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nuclear holding on.
Kahoohalphala cracks Nuclear with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nuclear can't do much from the bottom here.
Nuclear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kahoohalphala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nuclear is looking to reverse the position.
Nuclear defending against the ground and pound.
Nuclear is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kahoohalphala off and has taken his back!
Kahoohalphala is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is keeping busy.
What can Kahoohalphala do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuclear is hanging on to Kahoohalphala's back as he tries to escape.
Nuclear biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Nuclear.
Nuclear slips under a jab.
Kahoohalphala missing with a left hand there. Nuclear was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nuclear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nuclear steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala fails with a takedown attempt.
Kahoohalphala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nuclear sprawls well. Nuclear wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kahoohalphala gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Kahoohalphala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kahoohalphala.
David Nuclear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nuclear lands a slapping body shot.
Kahoohalphala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nuclear pinned against the cage. Nuclear gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nuclear uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala misses the shot to the body.
Kahoohalphala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nuclear takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kahoohalphala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala throws a jab but it's blocked by Nuclear.
Titus Kahoohalphala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuclear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahoohalphala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Kahoohalphala misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Nuclear finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kahoohalphala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuclear.
Kahoohalphala fails with the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nuclear enables Kahoohalphala to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nuclear manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Nuclear keeps moving.
Nuclear controlling the position.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuclear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kahoohalphala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kahoohalphala looks to land a right hand but Nuclear moved out of range.
Kahoohalphala looks for a takedown but Nuclear sprawls well.
Nuclear on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nuclear fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Kahoohalphala with that takedown attempt.
Nuclear slips under a jab.
Kahoohalphala shoots for a takedown but Nuclear saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Kahoohalphala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahoohalphala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kahoohalphala drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nuclear is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala working the head with strikes.
Kahoohalphala has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kahoohalphala is looking to take a break and control but Nuclear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala is trying to get an arm triangle but Nuclear is defending well.
Nuclear tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nuclear struggling a bit here.
Nuclear is trying to get back to half guard.
Nuclear can't do much from the bottom here.
Kahoohalphala working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nuclear is not content to let Kahoohalphala control the position.
Nuclear tries to bench press Kahoohalphala off him but Kahoohalphala keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nuclear some visible discomfort.
Nuclear tries to buck Kahoohalphala off but Kahoohalphala is having none of it.
Kahoohalphala working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahoohalphala working the body and head with strikes.
Kahoohalphala cracks Nuclear with a big right hand but Nuclear just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kahoohalphala lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Nuclear's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kahoohalphala scoring with punches from side control.
Nuclear is looking for a sweep.
Nuclear is trying to buck Kahoohalphala off.
Kahoohalphala works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kahoohalphala scoring with punches from side control.
Nuclear is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kahoohalphala connects with a decent elbow.
Kahoohalphala lands a nice forearm strike.
Nuclear is rocked!
A big shot lands for Kahoohalphala! That's hurt Nuclear! Will he recover? Kahoohalphala fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Kahoohalphala!
A victorious Titus Kahoohalphala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicandro Aloisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong comes to the cage accompanied by Nobody Nobody. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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279 lbs
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14 - 2 - 0 |
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicandro Aloisio!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aloisio.
A jab from Aloisio misses.
Aloisio connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jong there as he acknowledges the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aloisio.
Jong throws a sloppy head kick and Aloisio moves out of range easily.
Aloisio misses with a two punch combination.
Aloisio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jong throws the kick towards the body but Aloisio avoids it.
Aloisio misses with a leg kick
and Jong counters with a head kick that drops Aloisio to the mat! Aloisio scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Aloisio is rocked!
Nicandro Aloisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aloisio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Jong.
Aloisio cracks Jong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jong throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Aloisio to counter with a crisp jab.
Jong misses with a body kick.
Jong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aloisio scoring well with a low kick there.
Aloisio scores with a decent looking hook.
Aloisio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aloisio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jong checks it well.
Jong just misses with a punch to the body.
Aloisio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jong. That did some damage!
Aloisio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aloisio manages to avoid it.
Jong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aloisio to score with a decent uppercut.
Aloisio feints and then cracks Jong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jong down.
Jong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aloisio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aloisio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong manages to avoid it.
Jab by Jong.
Jong throws a sloppy head kick and Aloisio moves out of range easily.
Aloisio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aloisio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aloisio is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong finish him?
Aloisio lands a nice shot that snaps Jong's head back.
Aloisio seems to have recovered his senses.
A low kick from Aloisio misses
and Jong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jong misses with a wild body shot.
Jong lands a big head kick that sends Aloisio tumbling to the mat! Jong takes a step backwards and waves Aloisio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Aloisio wants to slow Jong down by chopping away at his legs.
Aloisio lands a lovely overhand right.
Jong blocks a leg kick.
Aloisio wants to land a leg kick but Jong is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Aloisio.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aloisio, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong.
Aloisio misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aloisio. That's going to slow Jong down.
Jong lands a nice looking body shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Jong! Aloisio is out on his feet! Jong rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Aloisio is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Aloisio is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong!
A pretty intense looking Kim Jong took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaipet Sasiprapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasiprapa has chosen Malaipet the Diamond as his entrance music. Malaipet Sasiprapa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Malaipet Sasiprapa!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsushi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atsushi tries a low kick but Sasiprapa avoids it.
Sasiprapa motions for Atsushi to come forward. Sasiprapa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sasiprapa tries to work over Atsushi's front leg with a kick but Atsushi checks it.
Atsushi throws the left hand but Sasiprapa avoids the punch easily.
Atsushi throws out a leg kick but Sasiprapa moves out of range and Atsushi only half commits.
Sasiprapa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuroda Atsushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasiprapa thows a body kick. Atsushi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sasiprapa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A low kick from Atsushi is predictable there
and Sasiprapa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Atsushi won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sasiprapa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Atsushi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sasiprapa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasiprapa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sasiprapa wants to control but Atsushi is keeping him busy.
Atsushi manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi wants to get back to full guard.
Atsushi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atsushi pulls Sasiprapa in to control the position.
Atsushi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atsushi wants to control the position but Sasiprapa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sasiprapa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atsushi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sasiprapa in particular looking to stall.
Sasiprapa prevents Atsushi from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is just content to waste time from the top position. Atsushi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Atsushi keeping full guard, as Sasiprapa tries to pass.
Atsushi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atsushi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sasiprapa defends it easily.
Atsushi keeping full guard, as Sasiprapa tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa trying to control but Atsushi is working from the bottom.
Sasiprapa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Atsushi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa stopping the sweep attempt from Atsushi.
Atsushi is trying to control the position but Sasiprapa postures up.
Atsushi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atsushi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Atsushi holds on and takes a little breather.
Atsushi wants to sweep but no luck.
Sasiprapa is looking to work some ground and pound but Atsushi has wrist control.
Sasiprapa trying to control but Atsushi is working from the bottom.
Atsushi looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sasiprapa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sasiprapa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaipet Sasiprapa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Atsushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sasiprapa misses with a low kick.
Atsushi lands the left hand.
Atsushi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atsushi misses with a wild body shot.
Atsushi staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Sasiprapa misses.
Sasiprapa throws a lazy head kick
and Atsushi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sasiprapa's knee momentarily.
Atsushi tried to score with a low kick but Sasiprapa checks it.
Sasiprapa lands with a good body shot.
Atsushi wants to land a leg kick but Sasiprapa is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Sasiprapa as Atsushi shoots in.
Sasiprapa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi throws a leg kick but Sasiprapa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sasiprapa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atsushi's sensitive parts.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Sasiprapa moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Atsushi misses the target.
Sasiprapa thows a body shot but no joy.
Malaipet Sasiprapa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sasiprapa doesn't manage to clinch there - Atsushi circles away.
Sasiprapa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sasiprapa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Sasiprapa moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa throws a front kick aimed at Atsushi's knee but Atsushi avoids it well.
Sasiprapa misses with a hook to the body
and Atsushi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Atsushi misses
and Sasiprapa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Atsushi won't be happy with that.
Sasiprapa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Atsushi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Atsushi is trying to control Sasiprapa's posture but Sasiprapa avoids it.
Sasiprapa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atsushi keeps working.
Sasiprapa controlling the position.
Atsushi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sasiprapa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa working the ground and pound but Atsushi is defending the strikes.
Sasiprapa trying to control the position but Atsushi is working away.
Sasiprapa happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi is looking for a sweep.
Atsushi is working hard here to advance position.
Sasiprapa stands up and beckons Atsushi to his feet.
Atsushi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi throws a body punch but Sasiprapa moves out of range.
Sasiprapa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atsushi misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaipet Sasiprapa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good leg kick by Atsushi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atsushi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atsushi rather than just go for the knockout.
Atsushi blocks the body kick.
Atsushi throws a sloppy body shot
and Sasiprapa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Atsushi!
Atsushi is looking for a sweep.
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!
Atsushi is not content to let Sasiprapa control the position.
Atsushi is looking for a sweep.
Atsushi can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa throws an elbow but Atsushi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sasiprapa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sasiprapa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Atsushi is avoiding damage well.
Sasiprapa working away.
Atsushi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Atsushi gets back to half guard.
Atsushi is refusing to be controlled, as Sasiprapa sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa wants to stand but Atsushi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Atsushi wants to control but Sasiprapa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atsushi wants to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Atsushi moves into full guard.
Atsushi is trying to hold Sasiprapa in close to prevent damage but Sasiprapa has managed to pass into half guard.
Sasiprapa is looking to take a break and control but Atsushi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atsushi.
Atsushi looking to control.
Sasiprapa won't allow Atsushi to sweep him here.
Atsushi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sasiprapa has passed into side control.
Sasiprapa working away.
Sasiprapa is looking to take a break and control but Atsushi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atsushi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Atsushi moves into full guard.
Atsushi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sasiprapa trying to control but Atsushi is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kuroda Atsushi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sasiprapa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atsushi moves away.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick
and Sasiprapa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Atsushi won't be happy with that.
Atsushi is trying to control Sasiprapa's posture but Sasiprapa avoids it.
Atsushi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sasiprapa trying to control from half guard but Atsushi is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atsushi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sasiprapa moves into full mount! Atsushi won't be happy about that!
Malaipet Sasiprapa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushi tries to reverse the position but Sasiprapa maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sasiprapa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Atsushi because Sasiprapa loaded up on that one.
Atsushi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sasiprapa misses with a head shot.
Atsushi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Atsushi because Sasiprapa loaded up on that one.
Atsushi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Atsushi wants to control but Sasiprapa is having none of it.
Atsushi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa tries to control but Atsushi wriggling away.
Atsushi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Atsushi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sasiprapa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sasiprapa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Atsushi tries to hold on but Sasiprapa postures up.
Sasiprapa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Atsushi wants to get back to full guard.
Atsushi trying to hold on to Sasiprapa's head to control him but Sasiprapa postures up.
Atsushi is trying to control but Sasiprapa manages to pass to mount!
Atsushi is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Malaipet Sasiprapa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Atsushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Atsushi avoids the body shot from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa avoids a kick to the body.
Atsushi throws a poor cross that misses
and Sasiprapa counters with a shoot takedown. Atsushi fights it but they end up in guard.
Atsushi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atsushi is trying to control the position but Sasiprapa postures up.
Atsushi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sasiprapa throwing strikes from guard but Atsushi blocks nicely.
Atsushi managing to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushi keeping moving, preventing Sasiprapa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa tries to stand but Atsushi is controlling from the bottom.
Atsushi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sasiprapa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Atsushi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sasiprapa is one step ahead there.
Sasiprapa looking to pass the guard.
Kuroda Atsushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atsushi pulls Sasiprapa in close to prevent any damage.
Atsushi is trying to control the position but Sasiprapa postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Sasiprapa.
Atsushi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sasiprapa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atsushi finds it's way round the side to connect with Sasiprapa's head.
A low kick from Atsushi is predictable there
and Sasiprapa counters with a shoot takedown. Atsushi fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atsushi looking for a sweep. Not yet Atsushi, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa postures up.
Sasiprapa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atsushi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atsushi can't keep his opponent in guard - Sasiprapa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Atsushi wants to control but Sasiprapa is keeping busy.
Sasiprapa is taking a breather. Atsushi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi wants to improve his position but Sasiprapa is controlling well.
Atsushi moves into full guard.
Atsushi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sasiprapa!
Atsushi wants to finish this one by submission but Sasiprapa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Atsushi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malaipet Sasiprapa.
Well Sasiprapa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:50
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaipet Sasiprapa!
Malaipet Sasiprapa is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Malaipet Sasiprapa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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