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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ima Punchon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vergil Blanco Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ima Punchon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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179 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ima Punchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vergil Blanco Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco Rocha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blanco Rocha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Punchon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blanco Rocha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Punchon scrambles back to his feet.
Punchon wants to clinch
and Blanco Rocha counters with a good, hard body kick but Punchon shrugs it off.
Punchon moves out of range of the body kick.
Vergil Blanco Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanco Rocha was well out of range. Poor timing from Punchon.
Punchon thows a body shot but no joy.
Punchon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blanco Rocha can pounce on him.
Punchon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blanco Rocha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blanco Rocha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blanco Rocha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blanco Rocha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blanco Rocha misses with a hook. Punchon ducked under it nicely.
Punchon misses with a two punch combination.
Blanco Rocha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Punchon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Punchon blocks the leg kick.
Punchon doesn't manage to clinch there - Blanco Rocha circles away.
Punchon closes the distance and clinches up with Blanco Rocha, looking for a takedown. Punchon pushes Blanco Rocha against the cage but Blanco Rocha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blanco Rocha dodges the punch combination from Punchon.
Blanco Rocha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vergil Blanco Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanco Rocha closes the distance and clinches.
Blanco Rocha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blanco Rocha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Punchon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blanco Rocha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Punchon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha throws a punch but it's blocked by Punchon.
Blanco Rocha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blanco Rocha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punchon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blanco Rocha told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Punchon works on Blanco Rocha's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchon is trying to pull guard but Blanco Rocha has him pressed against the cage.
Punchon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blanco Rocha backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punchon wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ima Punchon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punchon tries to stall but Blanco Rocha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Punchon is trying to break free.
Punchon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blanco Rocha obliges.
Punchon is breathing heavily.
Punchon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blanco Rocha to keep the fight standing.
Blanco Rocha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha lands a good knee to the midsection. Punchon won't want to take too many of those.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow just above Punchon 's eye.
Nice elbow from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Punchon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blanco Rocha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Punchon misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blanco Rocha blocking some punches.
Punchon tries to break the clinch but Blanco Rocha is controlling the position.
Blanco Rocha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punchon's elbow.
A knee to the head by Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blanco Rocha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blanco Rocha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Punchon wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blanco Rocha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punchon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blanco Rocha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Blanco Rocha.
Punchon lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice elbow.
Blanco Rocha lands a body punch.
Blanco Rocha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchon lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Blanco Rocha.
Punchon has Blanco Rocha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blanco Rocha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blanco Rocha stops a takedown attempt from Punchon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blanco Rocha.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Punchon is rocked!
Punchon wants to take the fight to the mat but Blanco Rocha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oh Punchon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanco Rocha lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Blanco Rocha.
Punchon takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha scores with a shot to the side of Punchon's head.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside.
Blanco Rocha has Punchon pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Punchon is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Blanco Rocha - that's hurt Punchon badly! Oh, another knee lands and Punchon is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Punchon doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vergil Blanco Rocha!
An out of breath Vergil Blanco Rocha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Vieira Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wendell Sailor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sailor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blackalicious - It's Going Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
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224 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Vieira Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wendell Sailor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira misses with an uppercut.
Moreira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Daniel Vieira Moreira has been cut.
Moreira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moreira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sailor swings for the body but Moreira moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sailor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Sailor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sailor misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Moreira.
Sailor swings wildly with an uppercut but Moreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moreira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moreira tries to circle away but Sailor has him pinned against the cage.
Sailor is looking to control Moreira's arms but Moreira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sailor has his back to the cage.
Moreira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sailor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Sailor.
Moreira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at War Hogs Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Moreira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sailor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moreira lands a big head kick that sends Sailor tumbling to the mat! Moreira takes a step backwards and waves Sailor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sailor is rocked!
It looks like Wendell Sailor has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira feints a jab and as Sailor dips his head, Moreira unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Sailor right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Sailor falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Moreira smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Vieira Moreira!
Daniel Vieira Moreira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordechai Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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270 lbs
23 - 19 - 0 |
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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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Sutter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mordechai Marx!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sutter throws a lazy right hand but Marx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sutter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marx napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Marx being controlled for a moment.
Marx tries to bench press Sutter off him but Sutter keeps the position.
Sutter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marx struggling a bit here.
Sutter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've been hearing that Sutter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutter lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutter scoring with punches and elbows.
Sutter trying to control the position but Marx is working away.
Marx is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sutter lands strikes from half guard.
Marx tries to get to full guard but Sutter has control of the leg.
Marx is still trying to improve position.
Sutter slips a nice elbow through Marx's hands, connecting with Marx's forehead.
Sutter winds up and cracks Marx with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marx 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.
Sutter drops an elbow to the side of Marx's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marx is staying active underneath Sutter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sutter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sutter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutter lands strikes from half guard.
Sutter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marx with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marx is looking for a sweep. Sutter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sutter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sutter is trying to control the action in half guard but Marx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sutter winds up and cracks Marx with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sutter prevents Marx from improving his position.
Sutter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sutter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sutter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sutter is trying to control the action in half guard but Marx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marx utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marx looking for a sweep. Not yet Marx, not yet.
Marx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sutter defends well.
Sutter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sutter works over Marx with some ground and pound from guard.
Marx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marx looking for a sweep. Not yet Marx, not yet.
Sutter scoring with some ground and pound.
Sutter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marx is trying to keep Sutter in close.
Sutter throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx looking for a sweep. Not yet Marx, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sutter scoring with some ground and pound.
Marx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sutter's guard.
Marx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sutter is keeping the position for now.
Sutter has his hands on Marx's head, controlling the position.
Sutter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sutter wants to get back to his feet but Marx is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Sutter 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.
Marx throws a sloppy head kick and Sutter moves out of range easily.
Sutter punishes Marx's body with a nice straight punch.
Sutter looks to score with a jab to the body but Marx is just out of range.
Sutter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marx throws a sloppy head kick and Sutter moves out of range easily.
Marx shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sutter sprawls well. Sutter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marx gets slowly back to his feet.
Sutter blocks a jab.
Sutter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marx throws a hook to the side of Sutter's head but Sutter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sutter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marx's half guard.
Marx is trying to maintain the position but Sutter is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sutter defends well.
Sutter pushes down on Marx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marx.
Sutter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marx is trying to control the position but Sutter postures up.
Sutter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sutter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sutter trying to control the position from guard on top but Marx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marx's head.
Sutter won't allow Marx to sweep him here.
Marx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sutter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
Sutter wants to control from the top but Marx keeps moving.
Marx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sutter trying to control the position from guard on top but Marx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sutter manages to get himself to full guard.
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jab by Sutter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sutter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sutter showed some decent athleticism there.
Marx tries to roll over but Sutter keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sutter is one step ahead there.
Marx keeping moving, preventing Sutter from controlling successfully.
Marx controls Sutter momentarily but Sutter frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutter trying to control but Marx is working from the bottom.
Sutter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sutter throws a big elbow that misses.
Marx wants to stand and escape but Sutter is having none of it.
Sutter trying to control but Marx is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marx tries to sprawl but Sutter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marx regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marx manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sutter tries to hold on but Marx pushes him away.
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 Mark Sutter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sutter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sutter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marx trying to control here.
Sutter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sutter is thwarting Marx's attempts to control the position.
Sutter wants to free his trapped foot but Marx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marx controlling the position for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sutter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx looking to control.
Marx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sutter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sutter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marx keeping moving, preventing Sutter from controlling successfully.
Marx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marx keeping moving, preventing Sutter from controlling successfully.
Mark Sutter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Mark Sutter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sutter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marx is trying to get back to half guard.
Marx wants to get back to his feet.
Sutter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marx some visible discomfort.
Sutter working the head and body with strikes.
Marx regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Sutter there.
Marx is not content to let Sutter control the position.
Marx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sutter.
Marx is refusing to be controlled, as Sutter sits in half guard.
Marx won't allow Sutter to pass to mount.
Sutter wants to take a breather but Marx is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx actively working from the bottom here.
Sutter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marx with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marx is looking to escape.
Sutter is nestled in close to Marx, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mark Sutter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sutter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marx!
Marx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sutter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marx is trying desperately to improve position.
Sutter raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sutter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutter raining down shots from the mount!
Marx is squirming around, avoiding Sutter's attempts to control the action.
Mordechai Marx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sutter prevents Marx from getting the reversal.
Sutter controlling the position easily from mount.
Sutter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marx is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marx can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Sutter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sutter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Sutter!
A relieved looking Mark Sutter 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump comes into the arena with Fucking Hostile - Pantera blaring out of the sound system. Bubba Gump is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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245 lbs
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Tony Hunt has been cut.
Gump connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Gump throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown. Gump fights it but they end up in guard.
Gump 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gump is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Gump looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Gump has a closed guard, preventing Hunt from standing up.
Gump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Gump has a closed guard, preventing Hunt from standing up.
Gump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt wants to stand but Gump is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wanted to stand there but Gump had control of the position.
Hunt wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Gump's closed guard. He's half up but Gump has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Gump pivots and extends the arm, Hunt falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Gump! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Gump!
Bubba Gump took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huma Krynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krynn comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Washington has chosen Snuffed Out by Streetlife as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Huma Krynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krynn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
Washington blocks a leg kick.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krynn throws a leg kick
and Washington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Krynn throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
Krynn moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Krynn. That snapped Washington's head back.
Krynn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krynn darts in and clinches Washington up against the cage.
Krynn lands an elbow just above Washington 's eye.
Krynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krynn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Krynn blocks an uppercut.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krynn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Krynn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for Washington.
Krynn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Krynn lands an elbow that stopped Washington in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Leonard Washington's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krynn struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Krynn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Krynn tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Krynn back against the cage.
Krynn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Washington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Washington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Krynn gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krynn.
Krynn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Krynn gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Leonard Washington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Washington has Krynn pushed against the cage.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krynn is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krynn takes a shot to the head.
Krynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Washington.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington pushes Krynn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leonard Washington's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leonard Washington's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Huma Krynn!
After the fight, Huma Krynn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Braddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Growwoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braddock comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls on Parade - Rage against the machine. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remy Growwoo!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Remy Growwoo has been cut.
Braddock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Growwoo darts in trying to clinch
and Braddock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Braddock misses with a body shot.
Braddock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Growwoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Braddock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Growwoo can pounce on him.
Growwoo moves in looking to clinch but Braddock pushes him off.
Braddock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Growwoo avoids a kick to the body.
Growwoo tries to clinch up but Braddock circles away and keeps his distance.
Growwoo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Braddock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Growwoo at a distance.
Braddock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Growwoo tries to clinch up but Braddock circles away and keeps his distance.
Growwoo is looking to clinch but Braddock is avoiding it.
Braddock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Braddock misses.
Braddock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braddock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Braddock lands a nice hook to Growwoo's body. Growwoo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Braddock misses.
Growwoo wants to clinch up but Braddock keeps it at a distance.
Braddock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Growwoo moves to clinch but Braddock breaks away
and Braddock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Braddock keeps the fight on the outside.
Growwoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Braddock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Braddock swinging wildly here.
Growwoo rushes Braddock and presses him up against the cage.
Braddock misses with some punches.
Growwoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Growwoo lands with a right to the head.
Growwoo blocks an uppercut.
Braddock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Growwoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Braddock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Braddock scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Braddock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Growwoo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head punch on the inside from Braddock fails to land.
Braddock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Growwoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braddock throws a head punch that misses.
Braddock managing to block the knees to the body from Growwoo.
Growwoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Growwoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Braddock.
Braddock misses with some punches.
Growwoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Growwoo has a couple of punches blocked by Braddock.
Growwoo lands a right hand.
Growwoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Braddock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Braddock avoids a wild elbow strike from Growwoo.
Braddock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Braddock blocks an elbow strike.
Braddock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Braddock scores with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Braddock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Braddock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Braddock lands a knee to the body.
Growwoo stalling in the clinch but Braddock improves position.
Growwoo blocking some punches.
Braddock throws a punch but it's blocked by Growwoo.
Growwoo pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Braddock on the inside.
Growwoo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Growwoo missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Braddock.
Braddock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Growwoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Growwoo looking to stall.
Growwoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Braddock avoids the damage to the body.
Growwoo tries a knee to the head but Braddock blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growwoo trying to land knees to the body.
Braddock lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Remy Growwoo's cut even more.
Growwoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Braddock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Braddock fails to land.
Growwoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Growwoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braddock swings wildly with an uppercut but Growwoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braddock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Braddock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Braddock blocks an elbow strike.
Braddock lands an elbow that stopped Growwoo in his tracks for a moment.
Braddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Braddock throws a head punch that misses.
Braddock scores with a shot to the side of Growwoo's head.
The cut above Remy Growwoo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Braddock blocks an elbow strike from Growwoo.
Braddock tries to work over Growwoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Growwoo missing with knees to the body.
Braddock scores with a shoulder strike.
Braddock blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Braddock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remy Growwoo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Braddock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Growwoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Braddock throws a shot to the body.
Growwoo tries to clinch up.
Growwoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Braddock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Braddock coming out on top.
Growwoo misses with a leg kick
and Braddock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Growwoo takes a shot to the head.
Growwoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Growwoo missing with knees to the body.
Growwoo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James Braddock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braddock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Braddock throws a punch but it's blocked by Growwoo.
Braddock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Growwoo blocks an uppercut.
Growwoo landing knees to the body.
Growwoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Braddock is defending well for now.
Braddock avoids a wild elbow strike from Growwoo.
Growwoo blocks an elbow strike from Braddock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock has a couple of punches blocked by Growwoo.
Growwoo lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Braddock.
Braddock scores with a shot to the side of Growwoo's head.
A hook to the body from Braddock.
Growwoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Braddock's defenses.
Growwoo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Braddock is keeping busy.
Growwoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Braddock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Growwoo missing with knees to the body.
Growwoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Braddock misses with a knee to the head.
Braddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Growwoo misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Growwoo missing with knees to the body.
Braddock dodges an elbow strike from Growwoo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Braddock avoiding damage as Growwoo throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growwoo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Growwoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Growwoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Braddock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Growwoo throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Growwoo throws an elbow but misses.
Growwoo misses with a punch on the inside.
Braddock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Braddock lands a shot to the body.
Growwoo is breathing heavily.
Growwoo blocks a body shot from Braddock.
Growwoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braddock.
Braddock struggles to land a body shot inside as Growwoo controls his hands.
Braddock pushes Growwoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Growwoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Growwoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Growwoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Growwoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braddock avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growwoo has Braddock pressed against the cage.
Braddock avoiding damage as Growwoo throws knees to the body.
Braddock lands with a left to the head.
Growwoo takes a shot to the head.
Growwoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Growwoo is trying to maintain a safe position but Braddock gets an underhook and turns Growwoo into the cage.
Growwoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Growwoo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Braddock.
Braddock lands a left hand.
Remy Growwoo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Growwoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braddock avoids it.
Growwoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Braddock avoids the elbow strike from Growwoo, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Braddock fails to land.
Nice elbow from Growwoo.
Growwoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braddock.
Growwoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Braddock's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braddock lands a hook that snaps the head of Growwoo backwards.
Growwoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Braddock is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Braddock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Growwoo trying to land knees to the body.
Growwoo blocking some punches.
Growwoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braddock.
Braddock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Growwoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Growwoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Braddock is defending well for now.
Braddock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Growwoo looking to stall.
Braddock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Braddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Growwoo blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Braddock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Growwoo's brow.
Growwoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braddock avoids it.
Growwoo avoids the elbow strike from Braddock, against the cage.
Braddock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Growwoo tries to land a knee to the head but Braddock blocks with his arms.
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 James Braddock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Remy Growwoo's cut.
That's time! Braddock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Growwoo scores with a head kick.
Braddock tried to score with a low kick but Growwoo checks it.
Braddock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Growwoo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Braddock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Growwoo's head.
James Braddock is winning the standup battle so far.
Growwoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Braddock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Growwoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Braddock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Growwoo throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Growwoo tries to clinch there but Braddock circles away.
Braddock tries to clinch up.
Growwoo slips under a jab.
Braddock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braddock clinches.
Growwoo lands a good knee to the midsection. Braddock won't want to take too many of those.
Growwoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Braddock is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Growwoo misses with an elbow strike.
Growwoo misses with a knee strike.
Braddock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock blocks an elbow strike.
Growwoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Braddock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Braddock has a couple of punches blocked by Growwoo.
Braddock blocks the elbow strike.
Braddock swings wildly with an uppercut but Growwoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Growwoo trying to stall but Braddock improves his position.
Braddock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Growwoo.
Braddock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Growwoo backwards.
Growwoo missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Growwoo.
Growwoo struggles to land a body shot inside as Braddock controls his hands.
Braddock scores with a shot to the side of Growwoo's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braddock avoids a wild elbow strike from Growwoo.
Braddock swings wildly with an uppercut but Growwoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braddock throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock dodges an elbow strike from Growwoo.
Braddock lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Braddock.
Growwoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Growwoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braddock tries to throw a body punch but Growwoo avoids it by throwing Braddock back against the cage.
Braddock managing to block the knees to the body from Growwoo.
Growwoo trying to land knees to the body.
Braddock avoiding damage as Growwoo throws knees to the body.
Braddock throws a punch but it's blocked by Growwoo.
Braddock lands with a left to the head.
Braddock misses with the head strike.
Braddock tries a knee to the head but Growwoo blocks it.
Braddock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Braddock managing to block the knees to the body from Growwoo.
Growwoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Growwoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock lands an elbow that stopped Growwoo in his tracks for a moment.
Growwoo landing knees to the head.
Growwoo trying to land knees to the body.
Growwoo tries to stall but Braddock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Braddock missing with knees to the body.
Braddock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Growwoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Growwoo slows down the pace here.
Braddock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Growwoo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Growwoo trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Braddock throws an elbow but misses.
Growwoo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Braddock misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braddock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Growwoo trying to control the position but instead, Braddock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Growwoo into the cage.
Braddock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Growwoo or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Remy Growwoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braddock misses with a hook from the clinch.
James Braddock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Growwoo throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Braddock.
Braddock avoids a wild elbow strike from Growwoo.
Growwoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braddock avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Growwoo trying to land knees to the body.
Growwoo trying to control the position but instead, Braddock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Growwoo into the cage.
Braddock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Remy Growwoo.
Well Braddock 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Braddock!
Post fight, an emotional James Braddock said 'This fight isn't the one that matters. I'm thankful I won, but it isn't the one that matters.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon comes to the cage accompanied by Who are you? Come on, goodbye!. Brooks has chosen Tom Sawyer as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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21 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Boon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Boon misses.
Brooks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boon was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooks.
Brooks drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boon working for a triangle but Brooks defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Boon'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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Boon is retaining full guard.
Boon keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brooks landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brooks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brooks has passed into half guard!
Boon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brooks lands strikes from half guard.
Brooks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boon tries to get to full guard but Brooks has control of the leg.
Boon looking for submissions off his back.
Boon looking for submissions off his back.
Boon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brooks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brooks lands strikes from half guard.
Brooks working over Boon with some ground and pound. Boon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boon actively working from the bottom here.
Boon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boon tries to roll over but Brooks keeps him under control.
Boon actively working from the bottom here.
Boon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brooks working Boon over with strikes.
Brooks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brooks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brooks winds up and cracks Boon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brooks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boon looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Brooks there.
Boon is rocked!
Brooks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Boon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brooks is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Boon is hurt! He's hurt bad - Brooks fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Boon from any more punishment! Congratulations to Brooks! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Brooks!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyler Brooks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Redshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redshaw comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC - Skies on Fire. Downtime has chosen Bring It as his entrance music. Dexter Redshaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nycky Downtime's chin.
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165 lbs
28 - 14 - 3 |
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159 lbs
28 - 22 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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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
28 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Redshaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nycky Downtime!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Downtime. No joy for Redshaw on that attempt.
We've been informed that Downtime has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Redshaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Downtime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redshaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dexter Redshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downtime lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Downtime.
Redshaw misses the shot to the body.
Redshaw shoots in and drives through. Downtime sprawls well.
Downtime scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Downtime.
Redshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downtime throws a head kick but Redshaw moves out of range.
Redshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Downtime.
Redshaw 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.
Redshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Downtime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Redshaw.
Downtime misses with a body shot.
Redshaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Downtime counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redshaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redshaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Redshaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Downtime which made him look bad.
Downtime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redshaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Downtime has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Redshaw is proving hard to escape from.
Redshaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Redshaw wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Downtime controls the pace.
Redshaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Downtime passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Downtime wants to stand but Redshaw has his arm trapped.
Redshaw is not content to let Downtime control the position.
Redshaw is looking to regain half guard here but Downtime keeps moving and retains side control.
Downtime controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime wants to control but Redshaw is keeping him busy.
Downtime remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Redshaw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Downtime wants to pass the guard but Redshaw is defending well.
Redshaw is looking to improve his position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nycky Downtime hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Downtime stuffs the takedown.
Downtime fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redshaw lands a high kick!
Downtime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Downtime.
Redshaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Downtime.
Redshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Downtime.
Redshaw shoots and misses
and Downtime counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Redshaw is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downtime is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redshaw shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Downtime manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Redshaw trying to control but Downtime is working from the bottom.
Downtime trying to control the position here.
Redshaw cracks Downtime with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downtime is adopting a defensive guard.
Redshaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nycky Downtime will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Downtime takes a jab right on the kisser.
Redshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redshaw looks for a takedown but Downtime sprawls well.
No joy there for Downtime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Downtime pushes Redshaw away with a front kick.
Redshaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Downtime did well to prevent Redshaw getting side control.
Redshaw prevents Downtime from improving his position.
Redshaw working Downtime over with strikes.
Redshaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redshaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Downtime does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Downtime defending well though.
Downtime keeping hold of Redshaw's head, controlling as best he can.
Redshaw is trying to work for a kimura but Downtime is defending well.
Downtime wants to control but Redshaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Redshaw prevents Downtime from improving his position.
Downtime is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Redshaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Downtime does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Redshaw prevents Downtime from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downtime trying to control from the bottom.
Downtime keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Redshaw there.
Downtime looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Redshaw there.
Downtime gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redshaw cracks Downtime with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redshaw with a nice head shot there.
Redshaw trying to move into half guard but instead Downtime has managed to sweep!
Redshaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Redshaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Downtime jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Downtime throws a big elbow that misses.
Redshaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Redshaw, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redshaw is on top in guard.
Redshaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dexter Redshaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Downtime has momentary wrist control but Redshaw slips an elbow through the middle.
Downtime looking to control.
Redshaw stops Downtime from standing up.
Redshaw scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Downtime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Downtime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Downtime is pulling down on Redshaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Redshaw, at least for the moment.
Redshaw throws a strike but Downtime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redshaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Redshaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Downtime defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downtime throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Redshaw dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Downtime looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Redshaw!
Redshaw is looking for a sweep.
Downtime is looking to take a break and control but Redshaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Downtime misses with the ground and pound.
Downtime is looking to take a break and control but Redshaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Downtime fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Downtime wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redshaw, who protects the arm well.
Redshaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Downtime off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw scores with punches and elbows.
Redshaw is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Downtime won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Redshaw off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dexter Redshaw!
Dexter Redshaw retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Dexter Redshaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suporn Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakuraba's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lose yourself. Red Gym comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's a long road kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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27
199 lbs
17 - 1 - 2 |
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32
189 lbs
27 - 18 - 1 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suporn Red Gym!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Gym blocks a jab.
Red Gym shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense.
Sakuraba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakuraba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Red Gym's coach down at Build Up Crossfit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Red Gym's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sakuraba takes a swing at Red Gym's ribcage but misses.
Sakuraba throws an overhand right that lands on Red Gym's shoulder, as Red Gym tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba looks to land a combination but Red Gym avoids it well.
Sakuraba throws a body punch but Red Gym moves out of range.
Red Gym moves out of range as Sakuraba throws a body kick.
Sakuraba misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Sakuraba.
Red Gym tries to keep at a distance but Sakuraba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Sakuraba has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sakuraba tries a body shot but Red Gym blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is working Red Gym over against the cage.
Sakuraba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Red Gyms head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sakuraba.
Sakuraba digs a right hand underneath Red Gym's ribcage. Red Gym let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sakuraba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Red Gym backwards.
Sakuraba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sakuraba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Sakuraba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sakuraba lands an elbow just above Red Gym 's eye.
It looks like Suporn Red Gym has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sakuraba.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sakuraba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sakuraba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Red Gym's defenses.
Sakuraba lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym blocking some punches.
Sakuraba lands a left hand.
Sakuraba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sakuraba misses with some punches.
Sakuraba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sakuraba lands with a left to the head.
Red Gym takes an elbow to the temple.
Sakuraba lands a nice elbow.
Red Gym is rocked!
Sakuraba misses with some punches.
Sakuraba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sakuraba.
Red Gym takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sakuraba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sakuraba misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym is looking for a takedown.
Sakuraba cracks Red Gym with a nice body shot.
Red Gym blocks an elbow strike from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakuraba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suporn Red Gym.
Sakuraba lands an elbow that stopped Red Gym in his tracks for a moment.
Sakuraba tries to work over Red Gym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Red Gym has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sakuraba after a bit of a struggle.
Sakuraba lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sakuraba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sakuraba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sakuraba prevents the takedown attempt.
Sakuraba lands an elbow just above Red Gym 's eye.
Red Gym is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakuraba finish him?
Red Gym blocks the elbow strike.
Red Gym seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba scores with a shot to the side of Red Gym's head.
Sakuraba lands an uppercut.
Red Gym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakuraba misses with the head strike.
Red Gym goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sakuraba prevents it.
Sakuraba lands an elbow just above Red Gym 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuraba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suporn Red Gym's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakuraba.
Red Gym avoids the body shot from Sakuraba.
Red Gym shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sakuraba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Red Gym working Sakuraba over with strikes.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Red Gym's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Red Gym throws a strike but Sakuraba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Red Gym swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym wants to sweep but no luck.
Red Gym looking to control.
Sakuraba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Red Gym is trying to control but Sakuraba passes into side control!
Red Gym can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakuraba controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym tries to improve position but can't.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Red Gym is working from the bottom.
Red Gym struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Red Gym knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Red Gym tries to improve position but can't.
Sakuraba staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Red Gym tries to bench press Sakuraba off him but Sakuraba keeps the position.
Sakuraba tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Red Gym gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Red Gym is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Suporn Red Gym will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Suporn Red Gym's cut.
That's time! Sakuraba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sakuraba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Red Gym fails with a takedown attempt.
Sakuraba pushes Red Gym away with a front kick.
Sakuraba looks to land a left hand but Red Gym moved out of range nicely.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Red Gym's head backwards.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooh!!! Sakuraba has knocked Red Gym down with a huge combo! Sakuraba steps away and waves a wobbly Red Gym back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Red Gym slips a jab from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Red Gym blocks it.
Red Gym sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sakuraba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakuraba, as that shot connected.
Red Gym blocks a head kick by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a sloppy body shot
and Red Gym counters with a takedown into side control.
Red Gym tries to score with some ground and pound. Sakuraba controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Red Gym controlling the position.
Red Gym is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Red Gym working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to control but Red Gym postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red Gym working the ground and pound but Sakuraba is defending the strikes.
Red Gym 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.
Sakuraba wants to control but Red Gym postures up.
Sakuraba tries to buck Red Gym off but Red Gym is having none of it.
Red Gym working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sakuraba taking a bit of punishment here - Red Gym scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sakuraba is trying to buck Red Gym off.
Red Gym looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sakuraba is avoiding damage well.
Sakuraba defending against the ground and pound.
Red Gym 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.
Red Gym in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Red Gym's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Red Gym looks to land a strike but Sakuraba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is keeping the position.
Sakuraba has Red Gym pulled in close to control his posture.
Red Gym is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sakuraba controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Red Gym trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba pulls Red Gym in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red Gym in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kazushi Sakuraba did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Suporn Red Gym's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Red Gym looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakuraba is fending him off so far but Red Gym persists. Nope, Sakuraba circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakuraba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakuraba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakuraba dips to his left and cracks Red Gym with an uppercut!
Sakuraba throws an overhand right that lands on Red Gym's shoulder, as Red Gym tries to avoid the shot.
Red Gym misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Red Gym takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sakuraba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Red Gym blocks it.
Sakuraba takes a swing at Red Gym's ribcage but misses.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that Red Gym semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba misses with a head kick.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Red Gym scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Red Gym slows the pace down in half guard.
Sakuraba wants to control but Red Gym is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Red Gym is controlling well.
Red Gym landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Red Gym trying to control from half guard but Sakuraba is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to control but Red Gym is keeping busy.
Sakuraba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Red Gym missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba has his hands clasped together around Red Gym's back. He's all about the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kazushi Sakuraba wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sakuraba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sakuraba as Red Gym shoots in.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suporn Red Gym.
Red Gym fails with a takedown attempt.
Red Gym tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakuraba swivels and escapes.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Red Gym or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakuraba which made him look bad.
Sakuraba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sakuraba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Red Gym tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakuraba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Red Gym somewhat.
Red Gym is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Red Gym.
Sakuraba drives through and clinches with Red Gym against the cage.
Kazushi Sakuraba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Red Gym prevents a body shot from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws an elbow that misses.
Sakuraba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red Gym's elbow.
Red Gym looking for a takedown.
Sakuraba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba prevents the takedown attempt.
Red Gym drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sakuraba pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba had his way with Suporn Red Gym in that round.
The cut man is working on Suporn Red Gym's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Red Gym dodges the punch combination from Sakuraba.
Red Gym moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sakuraba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Red Gym bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Red Gym shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense.
Red Gym ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym dives in and grabs Sakuraba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes down on Red Gym's head and hops out.
Sakuraba misses with a low kick.
Sakuraba fakes the leg kick and cracks Red Gym in the body.
Sakuraba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Red Gym can do to turn this around?
Sakuraba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Sakuraba.
Red Gym shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suporn Red Gym.
Red Gym is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sakuraba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Red Gym's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakuraba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Red Gym scrambles back to his feet.
Sakuraba keeps Red Gym at a distance using the push kick.
Kazushi Sakuraba is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakuraba throws a nice inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Sakuraba.
Suporn Red Gym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Red Gym swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Red Gym.
Red Gym moves away from the strike by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands with a nice combination. Red Gym backs away looking to recover.
Sakuraba misses with a hook
and Red Gym counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Red Gym.
Red Gym throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Red Gym throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Red Gym working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakuraba seems keen to control Red Gym's posture.
Suporn Red Gym has got the better of the ground game so far.
Red Gym missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Red Gym pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now.
Red Gym trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Red Gym lands a couple of elbows.
Red Gym scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Red Gym preventing the sweep.
Kazushi Sakuraba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Red Gym throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Red Gym stops Sakuraba from standing up.
Red Gym wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Red Gym missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Gym throws a big elbow that misses.
Red Gym throwing strikes from guard but Sakuraba blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Red Gym postures up.
Red Gym makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kazushi Sakuraba.
I think Sakuraba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:44
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba retains his middleweight title!
Kazushi Sakuraba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mandragoran comes to the cage accompanied by Danny Boy. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lan Mandragoran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Parker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Dre Parker has been cut.
Mandragoran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mandragoran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Parker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parker moves into the clinch.
Mandragoran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mandragoran throws an elbow but misses.
Parker takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee is keeping an eye on Parker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
I was talking to Mandragoran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mandragoran throws an elbow but it misses.
Mandragoran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Parker can't break the clinch.
Mandragoran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Parker.
Mandragoran tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mandragoran lands with a left to the head.
Mandragoran tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Mandragoran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Mandragoran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Parker blocks a body shot from Mandragoran.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Mandragoran's head.
Mandragoran misses with an elbow over the top.
Mandragoran tries to land a knee to the head but Parker blocks with his arms.
Parker blocking some punches.
Mandragoran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker taking a breather.
Mandragoran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Mandragoran.
Parker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mandragoran tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Mandragoran back against the cage.
Mandragoran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Parker blocks a body shot from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mandragoran trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandragoran throws an elbow but it misses.
Parker blocks an elbow strike from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Mandragoran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mandragoran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Dre Parker's cut even more.
Mandragoran scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran working Parker over with knees to the body.
Mandragoran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mandragoran misses with a knee strike.
Mandragoran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mandragoran obliges.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Mandragoran tries to land a knee to the head but Parker blocks with his arms.
Mandragoran throws an elbow but it misses.
Mandragoran landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mandragoran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parker's brow.
Mandragoran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mandragoran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Parker blocks an elbow strike from Mandragoran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran working Parker over with knees to the body.
Mandragoran lands a left hand.
Mandragoran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Parker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mandragoran is working Parker over against the cage.
Parker prevents a body shot from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker working aggressively here.
Mandragoran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mandragoran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mandragoran tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandragoran controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lan Mandragoran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dre Parker's cut.
That's time! Mandragoran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mandragoran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mandragoran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parker cracks Mandragoran with an open hand slap.
Mandragoran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mandragoran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Parker thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Mandragoran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandragoran feints a jab promting Parker to slip. Mandragoran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Parker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Mandragoran 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.
Jab from Mandragoran.
The cut above Dre Parker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Parker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Parker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Parker.
Mandragoran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parker thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran scores with a jab.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mandragoran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mandragoran scores with a sloppy right hand. Parker should have avoided that one.
Mandragoran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parker on the side of the head.
Mandragoran cracks Parker with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Parker falls to his knees and Mandragoran doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lan Mandragoran!
Lan Mandragoran retains his heavyweight title!
Lan Mandragoran thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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