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DFC 16: Annihilation PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between hc hc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tupou Tuivaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hc comes to the cage accompanied by THRASH ZONE. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, hc hc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tupou Tuivaga!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tuivaga but Tuivaga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tuivaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
hc shoots in for a takedown but Tuivaga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
hc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuivaga tries to avoid it but hc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuivaga to the ground. Tuivaga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hc hc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuivaga closes the distance and clinches up with hc, looking for a takedown. Tuivaga pushes hc against the cage but hc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
hc throws a head kick but Tuivaga moves out of range.
hc misses with a head kick.
hc slaps away a takedown attempt from Tuivaga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
hc tries to clinch up but Tuivaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Tuivaga is looking to clinch.
Tuivaga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming hc to the mat! hc manages to get full guard.
hc is breathing heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
hc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tuivaga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
hc looking for a guillotine here but Tuivaga defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hc has momentary wrist control but Tuivaga slips an elbow through the middle.
Tuivaga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
hc keeping moving, preventing Tuivaga from controlling successfully.
Tuivaga passes into half guard.
Tuivaga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuivaga stalling.
hc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tuivaga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tuivaga is thwarting hc's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hc is in trouble now - Tuivaga has advanced to mount!
hc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tuivaga avoids the attempt from hc to control.
Tuivaga content just to control the position here.
hc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tuivaga controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Tuivaga might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hc keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tuivaga looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tuivaga controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hc is looking to improve his position but Tuivaga isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tupou Tuivaga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tuivaga closes the distance and clinches up with hc, looking for a takedown. Tuivaga pushes hc against the cage but hc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
hc scores with a leg kick.
hc closes the distance and clinches.
hc manages to break the clinch.
Tuivaga dives in and scores a takedown into hc's guard.
hc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tuivaga's guard.
Tuivaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuivaga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
hc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tuivaga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tuivaga has an active guard here but hc has managed to pass into half guard.
Tuivaga is looking to control hc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tuivaga avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hc winds up and cracks Tuivaga with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
hc throwing shots but Tuivaga is blocking nicely.
hc looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tupou Tuivaga has got the better of the ground game so far.
hc tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tuivaga.
Tuivaga wants to control but hc is keeping busy.
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.
Tuivaga punching from the bottom.
Tuivaga trying to control here.
Tuivaga is pressing down on hc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tuivaga manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tuivaga is pushing hc up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tuivaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
hc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuivaga stuffs the takedown attempt from hc. hc gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuivaga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. hc quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuivaga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tuivaga is looking to take a break and control but hc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
hc wants to improve his position but Tuivaga is controlling well.
Tuivaga is looking for a kimura but hc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tuivaga to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hc trying to hold on to Tuivaga's head to control him but Tuivaga postures up.
Tuivaga not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuivaga wants to take a breather but hc is having none of it.
hc wants to control but Tuivaga is keeping busy.
hc actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuivaga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tupou Tuivaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! hc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tuivaga.
Tuivaga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but hc avoids it really well and circles away.
hc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
hc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
hc is looking to clinch but Tuivaga is avoiding it.
hc hc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuivaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from hc.
No luck for Tuivaga with that takedown attempt.
hc tries to bum rush Tuivaga with a series of wild strikes but Tuivaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
hc wants to clinch
and Tuivaga moves into the clinch.
Tuivaga pulls guard successfully.
hc prevents Tuivaga from getting back to his feet.
hc trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuivaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
hc stopping the sweep attempt from Tuivaga.
hc wants to pass the guard but Tuivaga is keeping the position.
Tuivaga controls hc momentarily but hc frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuivaga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tuivaga is taking a breather. hc 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.
hc is trying to stand back up but Tuivaga is controlling him
Tuivaga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and hc defends it well.
hc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hc isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tuivaga stacks hc on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tuivaga!
hc tries to improve position but can't.
Tuivaga decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tuivaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that hc has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
hc wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuivaga won't allow it.
Tuivaga has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics hc uses from the top position.
hc is looking to stand up but Tuivaga won't let him.
Tuivaga looking for a guillotine here but hc defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hc throwing strikes from guard but Tuivaga blocks nicely.
Tuivaga trying to control the position here.
Tuivaga manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hc throws a head kick that misses.
hc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
hc hc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupou Tuivaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tuivaga looks to land a combination but hc avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupou Tuivaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tuivaga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tupou Tuivaga!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Kumar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Whetu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chris Warren and J Johnston - Make Some Noise. Whetu has chosen Gunz for Hire - The Massacre as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gideon Kumar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gideon Kumar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Israel Whetu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Whetu. Beautiful body shot.
Kumar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whetu sprawls well initially but Kumar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Whetu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kumar.
Whetu wants to get back to full guard.
Kumar seems to be looking for submissions.
Whetu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kumar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whetu moves into full guard.
Kumar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Whetu's guard.
Kumar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kumar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Whetu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kumar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whetu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Whetu controls his leg.
Kumar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whetu won't allow Kumar to pass to mount.
Kumar is keen to just control but Whetu is a slippery customer.
Kumar trying to pass the guard but Whetu defending well.
Kumar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whetu sees it coming and defends easily.
Kumar is trying to control the action in half guard but Whetu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Whetu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whetu.
Kumar wants to control from the top but Whetu keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumar chips away with some ground and pound.
Kumar stopping the sweep attempt from Whetu.
Whetu keeping moving, preventing Kumar from controlling successfully.
Kumar throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whetu wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Kumar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kumar is in close to Whetu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kumar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kumar trying to control the position from guard on top but Whetu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kumar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whetu is trying to keep Kumar in close.
Whetu pulls Kumar in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kumar stuffs the takedown.
Whetu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kumar.
Whetu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kumar.
Whetu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whetu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kumar is fending him off so far but Whetu persists. Nope, Kumar circles away and we're back to standing.
Kumar is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whetu.
Kumar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumar is looking to stall here but Whetu recovers full guard.
Kumar postures up in Whetu's guard and throws a big left but Whetu blocks it.
Whetu keeping moving, preventing Kumar from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whetu wants to sweep but no luck.
Kumar looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Kumar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kumar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kumar clinches up with Whetu and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Whetu.
Whetu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Whetu.
Whetu fails with a takedown attempt.
Gideon Kumar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumar is looking to clinch.
Kumar tries to clinch up but Whetu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kumar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whetu circles away.
Kumar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whetu pinned against the cage. Whetu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Kumar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whetu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumar fails with the takedown
and Whetu counters with a head kick. That will keep Kumar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Whetu scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kumar fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Whetu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Whetu slaps away a takedown attempt from Kumar, before circling back to the center 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!
Whetu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Kumar with that takedown attempt.
Whetu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Gideon Kumar has been cut.
Whetu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whetu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kumar in his tracks.
Kumar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Whetu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gideon Kumar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whetu postures up in Kumar's guard and throws a big left but Kumar blocks it.
Whetu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kumar pulls Whetu in to control the position.
Kumar manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whetu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whetu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Whetu.
Kumar tries for a takedown but Whetu manages to get underhooks.
Whetu lands a left hand.
Kumar prevents the takedown attempt.
Whetu breaks the clinch.
Whetu with a hook.
Whetu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Whetu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whetu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kumar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kumar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whetu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whetu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Whetu.
Whetu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kumar.
Whetu throws a nice looking combination but Kumar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kumar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whetu swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut lands for Whetu. That snapped Kumar's head back.
Whetu has closed the distance and engaged Kumar in a clinch.
Whetu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whetu throws a sloppy head kick and Kumar moves out of range easily.
Whetu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whetu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Whetu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gideon Kumar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Whetu slaps away a takedown attempt from Kumar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whetu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kumar's calf.
Whetu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Israel Whetu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Kumar as he checks the leg kick.
Whetu throws a leg kick but Kumar moved away.
Kumar shoots in for a takedown but Whetu shows good takedown defense.
Whetu scores with a head kick.
Kumar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whetu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kumar somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Kumar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kumar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whetu goes for a double leg but Kumar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kumar continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whetu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kumar shoots for a takedown but Whetu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kumar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whetu swivels and escapes.
Whetu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kumar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kumar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whetu swivels and escapes.
Kumar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whetu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whetu clinches with his opponent.
Kumar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Whetu breaks from the clinch.
Whetu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whetu lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whetu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kumar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whetu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whetu instigates a clinch.
Whetu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kumar fails to land the takedown.
Whetu moves into the clinch.
Kumar blocks a body shot from Whetu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whetu.
Kumar has Whetu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Whetu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Whetu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whetu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whetu, right into the meat.
Kumar shoots in for a takedown but Whetu shows good takedown defense.
Kumar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kumar walks into a straight right hand from Whetu.
A good leg kick by Whetu.
Whetu jabs Kumar right on the nose. Kumar blinks but takes it well.
Whetu lands a nice shot that snaps Kumar's head 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!
Kumar avoids the body shot from Whetu.
Kumar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whetu.
The crowd cheers as Whetu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kumar doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whetu takes the fight into the clinch.
Whetu landing knees to the body.
Whetu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kumar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Whetu instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whetu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whetu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Whetu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kumar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Whetu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kumar's defenses.
Whetu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Whetu.
Whetu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whetu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Whetu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Whetu trying to control the position.
Whetu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kumar's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Whetu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whetu 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Whetu!
An out of breath Israel Whetu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Gideon Kumar was interviewed post fight and said 'Suck it.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Tiberun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Me struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Tiberun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Me!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiberun gets a double leg takedown into Me's guard.
Tiberun is in close to Me's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tiberun pushes down on Me's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Me is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tiberun scores with a couple of nice shots.
Me is trying to control but Tiberun passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiberun landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tiberun has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Me is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tiberun yanks on the arm and Me is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tiberun.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Tiberun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leung Cheong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GK Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
150 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leung Cheong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, GK Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jnr tries for a takedown but Cheong circles away easily
and Cheong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jnr won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cheong passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jnr!
Cheong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jnr working to try and regain half guard.
Jnr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cheong content just to control the position here.
Jnr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cheong.
Cheong prevents Jnr from getting the reversal.
Cheong looking to control but Jnr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jnr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jnr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jnr tries to hold on but Cheong pushes him away.
Jnr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cheong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jnr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cheong swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jnr is now in Cheong's guard. A big mistake from Cheong there, giving up the dominant position!
Jnr trying to control but Cheong is working from the bottom.
Jnr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheong is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jnr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cheong's guard.
Cheong tries to get to full guard but Jnr has control of the leg.
Jnr trying to control the action but Cheong is working from the bottom.
Jnr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cheong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jnr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cheong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cheong keeping moving, preventing Jnr from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jnr postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jnr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jnr wants to control from the top but Cheong keeps moving.
Jnr trying to move into half guard but instead Cheong has managed to sweep!
Cheong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jnr is keeping the position for now.
Cheong is working hard here to advance position.
Cheong trying to control the position from guard on top but Jnr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jnr trying to keep a closed guard but Cheong is proving a slippery customer.
Jnr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cheong uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jnr is not content to let Cheong control the position.
Cheong is trying to get an arm triangle but Jnr is defending well.
Jnr is looking to regain half guard here but Cheong keeps moving and retains side control.
Jnr is still trying to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jnr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cheong's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leung Cheong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jnr tries for a takedown but Cheong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jnr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cheong stops Jnr from passing to mount.
Cheong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cheong wants to control but Jnr postures up.
Cheong tries to improve position but can't.
Jnr wants to control but Cheong is keeping him busy.
GK Jnr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jnr working away.
Cheong prevents Jnr from improving position.
Jnr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cheong wants to control but Jnr postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jnr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jnr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cheong will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jnr with the ground and pound but Cheong regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cheong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cheong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jnr passes into half guard.
Jnr is looking to take a break and control but Cheong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jnr working Cheong over with strikes.
Jnr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cheong wants to control but Jnr is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jnr with the ground and pound but Cheong uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jnr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Cheong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jnr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jnr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jnr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jnr trying to control but Cheong is working from the bottom.
Cheong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jnr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jnr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheong has his foot on Jnr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jnr works his way back into a safe position though.
Cheong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cheong can't keep his opponent in guard - Jnr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jnr wants to work for an arm triangle but Cheong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jnr lands strikes from half guard.
Jnr wants to free his trapped foot but Cheong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jnr is thwarting Cheong's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cheong.
Jnr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jnr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cheong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jnr wants to control from the top but Cheong keeps moving.
Jnr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jnr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GK Jnr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jnr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cheong but Cheong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jnr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cheong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jnr working away.
Cheong is trying to improve his position.
Jnr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cheong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jnr but great work by Cheong.
Cheong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jnr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cheong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jnr is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheong just content to control the position.
Jnr tries to bench press Cheong off him but Cheong keeps the position.
Jnr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cheong tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cheong working away.
Jnr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jnr is holding Cheong down, trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jnr is looking to reverse the position.
Jnr trying to control but Cheong flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cheong's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cheong really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jnr.
Cheong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jnr rolls, trying to escape but Cheong keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheong has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jnr's body.
Jnr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cheong.
Jnr can't escape the position.
Cheong doesn't have the hooks in and Jnr manages to turn into his guard.
Cheong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jnr is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jnr is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Cheong controlling the pace for now.
Jnr tries to reverse the position but Cheong maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jnr is squirming around, avoiding Cheong's attempts to control the action.
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!
Cheong looking for a guillotine from mount but Jnr is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leung Cheong.
I think Cheong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miss Informed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Short Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Informed comes into the arena with Stereopony - Hitohira No Hanabira blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Miss Informed has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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18
148 lbs
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20
149 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miss Informed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Short Low!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Informed tries to bum rush Low with a series of wild strikes but Low uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Low lands a jab-cross combination.
Informed gets caught napping as Low dives in and scores a takedown. Informed manages to retain guard.
Low working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Low throwing strikes but missing.
Low tries to free his leg and advance position but Informed is retaining full guard.
Low scoring with punches to the head and body.
Low stops Informed from standing up.
Low wants to control from the top but Informed keeps moving.
Low working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Low postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Informed keeping moving, preventing Low from controlling successfully.
Low works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Informed's head.
Low stops Informed from getting back to his feet.
Low throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Low sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Informed defending well though.
Low thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Low is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Low is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Low lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low is working for a submission of some sort.
Low controlling the action here.
Low is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low is controlling the pace.
Low is trying to control the action in half guard but Informed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Low has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Low sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Informed defending well though.
Low is looking to advance position but Informed won't allow it.
Low looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Low wants to pass the guard but Informed is defending well.
Informed looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low lands with a punch from half guard.
Informed has hold of Low's hands but Low slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Low missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Low.
Low drops an elbow to the side of Informed's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Low is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Informed sees it coming and defends easily.
Low 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. Informed tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Low!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Short Low!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pieter Daan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crisanto Pitpitunge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pieter Daan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crisanto Pitpitunge!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitpitunge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daan shoots in and gets a takedown into Pitpitunge's guard.
Daan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitpitunge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daan stands and throws Pitpitunge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pitpitunge prevents Daan from moving into mount.
Pitpitunge tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Daan avoids the attempt from Pitpitunge to control.
Daan working for a submission but Pitpitunge is keeping him at bay.
Daan controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Daan is landing with some decent strikes but Pitpitunge is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Daan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pitpitunge?
Daan controlling the pace for now.
Daan working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pitpitunge looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Daan! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pieter Daan!
A very excited looking Pieter Daan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adios Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Gym kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Doctor Doctor. The key to victory for Adios Red Gym has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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21
258 lbs
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24
245 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adios Red Gym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John White!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Gym misses the shot to the body.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Red Gym pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces White back to the cage. Red Gym follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
White misses with a kick to the body.
Red Gym looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Red Gym has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hate Made Me Asylum in the buildup to the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Red Gym.
White shoots in for a double leg but Red Gym sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red Gym just misses with a punch to the body.
White shoots in for a takedown and gets 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!
White is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is trying for a kimura here. Red Gym looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! White wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John White!
John White decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Adios Red Gym stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldo Beneventi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beneventi comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - The Fight Song . Baldo Beneventi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cain Velasquez's chin.
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19
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
Determined |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baldo Beneventi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Beneventi. Those never looked like landing.
Beneventi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Velasquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beneventi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Beneventi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beneventi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beneventi wants to control for a moment but Velasquez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Velasquez has eaten all the pies!
Beneventi tries to pass to full mount but Velasquez defends it.
Beneventi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beneventi trying to control from half guard but Velasquez is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beneventi works his way into full mount!
Beneventi wants to control the pace but Velasquez is squirming around nicely.
Beneventi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Velasquez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Beneventi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Velasquez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Velasquez and Beneventi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Beneventi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Velasquez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneventi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Beneventi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Velasquez's legs.
Beneventi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez is looking to regain half guard here but Beneventi keeps moving and retains side control.
Velasquez looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face as Beneventi controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beneventi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beneventi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Beneventi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Velasquez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beneventi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Beneventi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasquez on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Beneventi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beneventi tries for a kimura but Velasquez is defending well.
Beneventi tries to move to mount but Velasquez blocks the move with his legs.
Beneventi moves into full mount!
Beneventi tries to control but Velasquez wriggling away.
Beneventi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beneventi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi looking to control but Velasquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beneventi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Beneventi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beneventi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Beneventi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beneventi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Velasquez can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baldo Beneventi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beneventi fails to land with a series of punches.
Cain Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneventi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beneventi throwing strikes from guard but Velasquez blocks nicely.
Velasquez wants to stand and escape but Beneventi is having none of it.
Velasquez looking to control.
Beneventi tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
Beneventi is working hard here to advance position.
Beneventi advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beneventi in particular looking to stall.
Beneventi passes to side control.
Beneventi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez prevents Beneventi from improving position.
We've been hearing good reports from Beneventi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Beneventi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Beneventi looking to ground and pound but Velasquez is blocking nicely.
Velasquez is squirming around, avoiding Beneventi's attempts to control the action.
Baldo Beneventi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beneventi thowing shots but they're missing.
Beneventi scoring with strikes but Velasquez is staying in there.
Beneventi prevents Velasquez from getting the reversal.
Beneventi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Velasquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Beneventi misses with a head shot.
Beneventi lands with some strikes.
Beneventi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Beneventi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Velasquez because Beneventi loaded up on that one.
Velasquez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Beneventi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beneventi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Beneventi tries to control but Velasquez wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Velasquez wants to hold on but Beneventi pushes him away.
Beneventi is landing with some decent strikes but Velasquez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Beneventi is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Velasquez goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Beneventi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baldo Beneventi!
After winning the bout, Baldo Beneventi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Saint Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Louis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nique La Police. Martin Saint Louis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Lim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Saint Louis!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lim lands a nice looking body kick.
Lim 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.
Saint Louis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin Saint Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saint Louis moves in looking to clinch but Lim pushes him off.
Lim scores with a nice strike.
Lim throws a head kick that half lands.
Lim connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Louis wants to slow Lim down by chopping away at his legs.
Lim stuns Saint Louis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
Lim throws a sloppy head kick and Saint Louis moves out of range easily.
Saint Louis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lim as he jumps to the side.
Lim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lim cracks Saint Louis with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim misses with a body shot.
Lim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lim throws a push kick but Saint Louis slaps the foot to one side.
Lim throws a head kick but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Saint Louis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lim moves away from the strike by Saint Louis.
Lim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saint Louis tries to clinch up but Lim circles away and keeps his distance.
Saint Louis throws an overhand right that lands on Lim's shoulder, as Lim tries to avoid the shot.
Saint Louis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lim defends well and Saint Louis ends up having to push Lim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Charlie Lim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Saint Louis.
Lim missing with knees to the body.
Lim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis taking a breather.
Lim landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lim throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Louis is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lim is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Saint Louis.
Lim misses with a knee strike.
Saint Louis manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Lim lands.
Lim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint Louis.
A jab from Saint Louis misses.
Charlie Lim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint Louis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saint Louis works Lim's body with a nice hook.
Saint Louis jabs Lim right on the nose. Lim blinks but takes it well.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Saint Louis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lim defends well and Saint Louis ends up having to push Lim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim is trying to force a seperation but Saint Louis has the dominant position.
Lim holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lim misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saint Louis's brow.
Saint Louis being controlled against the cage.
Saint Louis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lim looking to throw knees to the head but Saint Louis is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saint Louis blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saint Louis's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saint Louis is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Lim has denied him.
Lim is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lim for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Saint Louis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint Louis avoids a wild elbow strike from Lim.
Lim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saint Louis avoids it.
Lim stops a takedown attempt from Saint Louis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Lim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint Louis.
Jab from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis blocks a head kick by Lim.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lim. Saint Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lim quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint Louis wants to work for an arm triangle but Lim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saint Louis not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim is trying to maintain the position but Saint Louis is very close to passing his half guard.
Saint Louis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Beast Cartel inform me that Saint Louis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saint Louis prevents Lim from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Martin Saint Louis.
Saint Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lim moves away.
Lim tries to land a front kick but Saint Louis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saint Louis misses with a left hand
and Lim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saint Louis takes a swing at Lim's ribcage but misses.
Lim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint Louis misses the target.
Lim throws a sloppy head kick and Saint Louis moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint Louis throws out the jab.
Charlie Lim is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Saint Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Saint Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lim trying to land knees to the body.
Lim missing with knees to the body.
Saint Louis has Lim pressed against the cage.
Lim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saint Louis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint Louis avoids the head kick by Lim.
Saint Louis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saint Louis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lim throws a looping overhand right but Saint Louis ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Louis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lim just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lim as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint Louis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lim throws a head kick that misses.
Lim throws a head kick but Saint Louis moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint Louis misses the shot to the body.
Saint Louis tries to clinch but Lim moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Saint Louis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Saint Louis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Saint Louis scores with a body shot.
Saint Louis misses with a looping right.
Saint Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lim.
Lim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint Louis.
Lim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint Louis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saint Louis throws the left hand but Lim avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Lim as he checks the leg kick.
Saint Louis swings widly with a right hand
and Lim counters with a good, hard body kick but Saint Louis shrugs it off.
Lim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saint Louis has time to react.
Lim does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim checks the leg kick.
Saint Louis blocks a head kick by Lim.
Saint Louis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint Louis thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Lim misses.
Saint Louis moves out of range as Lim throws a body kick.
Saint Louis tries to clinch but Lim is having none of it.
Saint Louis throws the left hand but Lim avoids the punch easily.
Lim lands a head kick!
Saint Louis misses the jab.
Lim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis misses with a hook. Lim ducked under it nicely.
Saint Louis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lim.
Saint Louis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint Louis moves into the clinch.
Saint Louis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lim stops a takedown attempt from Saint Louis.
Lim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saint Louis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lim tries to land knees in the clinch but Saint Louis avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saint Louis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saint Louis managing to block the knees to the body from Lim.
Lim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saint Louis stalling the fight.
Lim tries to land a knee to the head but Saint Louis blocks with his arms.
Saint Louis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lim breaks the clinch.
Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint Louis was well out of range. Poor timing from Lim.
Saint Louis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saint Louis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lim is looking to wear down Saint Louis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saint Louis tries for a takedown but Lim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lim.
Lim just misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Louis misses with a straight left.
Saint Louis throws a body punch but Lim moves out of range.
Saint Louis is looking to clinch.
Lim scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lim slips under a jab from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Charlie Lim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Saint Louis.
Saint Louis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lim throws a shot from downtown. Saint Louis moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charlie Lim.
I think Lim has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Lim!
A very excited looking Charlie Lim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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