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BFT-272 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vin Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: ''Big Poppa'' by The Notorious B.I.G.. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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197 lbs
30 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vin Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trevor Smith!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith blocks a head kick by Diesel.
Diesel 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.
A lazy left from Diesel finds it's target.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Diesel.
Smith avoids the head kick by Diesel.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diesel gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diesel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Diesel connects with a knee to the head.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith taking a breather.
Diesel misses with a knee to the head.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Diesel to work.
Diesel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Diesel is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Diesel wants to break free but Smith has control.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
It looks like Trevor Smith has been cut.
Diesel is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Diesel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith looking to stall.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Diesel trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diesel into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel scores with a knee to the head.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diesel.
Diesel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diesel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diesel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diesel.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Diesel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Diesel tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Diesel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diesel is defending well for now.
Smith has Diesel pressed against the cage, preventing Diesel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diesel looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Diesel connects with a knee to the head.
Diesel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diesel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diesel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diesel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Diesel blocks with his arms.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Diesel scores with a knee to the head.
Diesel misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diesel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diesel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diesel is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Diesel looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vin Diesel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith tries to clinch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Diesel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to bum rush Diesel with a series of wild strikes but Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diesel throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Diesel throws a lazy head kick
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Diesel.
Diesel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws a right and a left that Diesel avoids nicely.
Vin Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Diesel throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Diesel misses with a head kick.
Trevor Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries to bum rush Diesel with a series of wild strikes but Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Diesel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to clinch but Diesel is having none of it.
A head kick by Diesel misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diesel misses the jab.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Diesel.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diesel blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Diesel looking to stall.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vin Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith is trying to stall.
Smith seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up but Diesel circles away and keeps his distance.
Diesel lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith slips a straight right by Diesel.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diesel lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Diesel takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel throws a powerful right kick. Smith tried to block low but the kick was high! Smith was taken right off of his feet! Diesel jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vin Diesel!
Trevor Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'psysically i was in the fight but mentally i was not!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iqbal Al Mamood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Mamood comes to the cage accompanied by Mamute Pequenino. Stanson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Until The End kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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36
171 lbs
23 - 18 - 1 |
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29
178 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Iqbal Al Mamood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanson avoids the body shot from Al Mamood.
Stanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Al Mamood counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al Mamood.
Al Mamood 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.
Al Mamood blocks an elbow strike.
Stanson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Mamood blocks an elbow strike from Stanson.
Al Mamood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stanson throws an elbow that misses.
Stanson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Al Mamood blocks an elbow strike from Stanson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stanson throws an elbow but misses.
Al Mamood misses with a punch to the body.
Al Mamood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Mamood prevents a body shot from Stanson.
Al Mamood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Mamood can't find room to land a body shot as Stanson controls the action.
Al Mamood tries a body shot but Stanson blocks it.
Al Mamood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Al Mamood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al Mamood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson tries to land a knee to the head but Al Mamood blocks with his arms.
Al Mamood working aggressively here.
Al Mamood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stanson lands with a left to the head.
Stanson lands a damaging elbow.
Al Mamood pulls guard.
Stanson works over Al Mamood with some ground and pound from guard.
Al Mamood trying to control the position.
Stanson working some strikes from top position.
Stanson looking to sit in guard and control but Al Mamood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Mamood is aware though and is defending well.
Al Mamood slips nicely into half guard.
Al Mamood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Mamood seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stanson for as long as he can get away with.
Stanson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Mamood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Mamood's back!
I really don't envy Al Mamood right now.
Stanson missing with punches from the back.
My spies in The Shield inform me that Stanson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Mamood rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stanson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Al Mamood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stanson prevents Al Mamood from improving his position.
Al Mamood gets back to full guard.
Stanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood looking to control.
Stanson wants to pass the guard but Al Mamood is keeping the position.
Al Mamood trying to control the position.
Stanson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Al Mamood wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Mamood trying to keep a closed guard but Stanson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Iqbal Al Mamood.
Al Mamood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al Mamood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanson pushes Al Mamood up against the cage in a clinch.
Stanson blocks a body shot from Al Mamood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood can't find room to land a body shot as Stanson controls the action.
Nice elbow from Stanson.
Al Mamood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Al Mamood dodges an elbow strike from Stanson.
Al Mamood avoids the elbow strike from Stanson, against the cage.
Al Mamood throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanson.
Stanson lands an elbow inside that Al Mamood shrugs off.
Stanson throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Stanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Mamood controls his hands.
Al Mamood has Stanson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Al Mamood pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stanson tumbling to the mat - Al Mamood dives into Stanson's guard.
Stanson keeping moving, preventing Al Mamood from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iqbal Al Mamood will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stanson staying out of range there.
Stanson looks to clinch
and Al Mamood counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stanson!
Stanson is trying to control Al Mamood's posture but Al Mamood avoids it.
Al Mamood fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stanson wants to control but Al Mamood postures up.
Stanson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Mamood's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Mamood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Al Mamood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stanson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Mamood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stanson's head.
Al Mamood scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mamood stands up over Stanson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Mamood won't allow Stanson to sweep him here.
Stanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Mamood is aware though and is defending well.
Al Mamood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stanson wants to get back to his feet but Al Mamood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Al Mamood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al Mamood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Al Mamood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iqbal Al Mamood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Mamood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stanson has his foot on Al Mamood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Mamood works his way back into a safe position though.
Stanson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson pulls Al Mamood in close to prevent any damage.
Al Mamood postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stanson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Al Mamood!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Mamood wants to control but Stanson is having none of it.
Al Mamood taking shots to the head.
Al Mamood is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Mamood is squirming around, avoiding Stanson's attempts to control the action.
Stanson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson wants to control but Al Mamood has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Al Mamood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stanson.
Stanson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Stanson tries to clinch there but Al Mamood circles away.
Jab from Al Mamood.
It looks like Brian Stanson has been cut.
Al Mamood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Al Mamood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stanson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Mamood postures up in Stanson's guard and throws a big left but Stanson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood throwing strikes but missing.
Stanson is looking to stand up but Al Mamood isn't so interested in that idea.
Al Mamood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Al Mamood trying to control but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Stanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanson, not yet.
Stanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Mamood's guard.
Stanson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Al Mamood manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Stanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al Mamood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iqbal Al Mamood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Stanson'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!
Stanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Mamood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanson pushes Al Mamood up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stanson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stanson blocks a body shot from Al Mamood.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Al Mamood misses with a body punch.
Stanson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stanson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Al Mamood's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Mamood blocks the elbow strike.
Al Mamood managing to block the knees to the body from Stanson.
Stanson throws an elbow but it misses.
Al Mamood pushes Stanson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Mamood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stanson as Al Mamood tries to tie him up.
Stanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Mamood can't find room to land a body shot as Stanson controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson takes a shot to the head.
Stanson prevents a body shot from Al Mamood.
Stanson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood is working for takedown but Stanson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood avoiding damage as Stanson throws knees to the body.
Al Mamood avoiding damage as Stanson throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Mamood.
Stanson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Al Mamood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanson's elbow.
Iqbal Al Mamood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Mamood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al Mamood misses with a body punch.
Al Mamood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Mamood working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Mamood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stanson throws an elbow but misses.
Al Mamood scores with a hook to the body.
Al Mamood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Mamood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stansons head.
Al Mamood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Mamood works on Stanson's body with a couple of short punches.
Stanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Mamood controls his hands.
Al Mamood tries a body shot but Stanson blocks it.
Al Mamood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Mamood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Mamood.
Al Mamood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stanson throws an elbow but it misses.
Al Mamood misses with a punch to the body.
Al Mamood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Mamood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al Mamood tries to work over Stanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Mamood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Mamood misses with a body punch.
Al Mamood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stanson is keeping busy.
Stanson prevents a body shot from Al Mamood.
Stanson misses with an elbow strike.
Stanson misses with some punches.
Al Mamood lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Mamood.
Stanson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Al Mamood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Al Mamood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanson blocks a body shot from Al Mamood.
A short uppercut from Al Mamood.
Stanson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Al Mamood on the inside.
Stanson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Mamood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanson backwards.
Stanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Mamood finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Mamood.
Al Mamood misses with a punch to the body.
Al Mamood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Mamood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Mamood misses with the head strike.
Al Mamood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stanson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brian Stanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Mamood throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanson.
Stanson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Al Mamood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanson seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanson lands a damaging elbow.
Stanson blocks a body shot from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iqbal Al Mamood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Mamood 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iqbal Al Mamood!
Iqbal Al Mamood made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'BFT is the greatest org in the world and I hope to retire here one day!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Enki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Richie Yang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Master Enki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yang.
Enki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yang.
Yang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Enki's sensitive parts.
Yang scores with a shot to the body.
Yang shoots in but no luck this time.
Yang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yang scores with a jab to the body.
Yang tries a low kick but Enki avoids it.
Enki 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.
Yang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Enki is out of range.
Enki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yang circles away quickly and effectively.
Yang misses the jab.
Yang looks to land a body kick but Enki moved away.
Enki throws a series of punches but Yang avoids them all with ease.
Yang takes one to the side of the head.
Yang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Enki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Enki defends well.
Yang controls Enki momentarily but Enki frees himself.
Enki wants to pass the guard but Yang is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Enki stands up and waves to Yang to follow him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Master Enki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Enki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Enki checks it well.
Yang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Enki lunges at Yang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yang's hand.
Yang misses with a looping right.
A head kick from Enki lands but Yang takes it in his stride.
Yang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Enki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yang has time to react.
Yang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enki avoids the body shot from Yang.
Yang walks into a stiff left hand from Enki.
Yang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Enki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Enki scores with a jab. Yang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Enki scores with the left hand. Yang knows he should have avoided that one.
Enki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yang.
Yang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Enki is out of range and Yang settles back down.
Yang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Enki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yang.
Yang misses with a body shot.
Yang motions for Enki to come forward. Yang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yang throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Enki counter with a right hand.
Enki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yang looks to land a combination but Enki avoids it well.
Enki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Enki misses with a hook. Yang ducked under it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enki.
Yang looks to throw the jab but Enki is out of range.
Enki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yang.
Yang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yang tries to close the distance and clinch but Enki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A decent looking cross lands there for Enki.
Yang misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yang punishes Enki's body with a nice straight punch.
Yang dives in for a single leg takedown but Enki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Yang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enki managing to block the knees to the body from Yang.
Yang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Master Enki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Enki pulls guard.
Enki is trying to control the position but Yang postures up.
Enki is looking for a triangle but Yang pushes his legs off easily.
Enki wants to stand and escape but Yang is having none of it.
Enki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yang!
Yang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Enki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yang tries to hold on but Enki postures up.
Yang regains half guard.
Yang actively working from the bottom here.
Enki thows a huge punch but Yang dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Yang.
Enki moves into full mount! Yang won't be happy about that!
Enki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yang tries to hold on but Enki postures up.
Yang gets back to half guard.
Yang looking for submissions off his back.
Yang is trying to control but Enki manages to pass to mount!
Enki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yang is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki fails to take his opponent's back.
Enki looking for a guillotine from mount but Yang is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enki is working for a guillotine from mount but Yang frees his head quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yang is looking for a sweep. Enki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Enki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yang moves into full guard.
Yang looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enki passes Yang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Enki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Enki is keen to just control but Yang is a slippery customer.
Yang is looking to control Enki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yang avoid being mounted?
Enki wants to take a breather but Yang is having none of it.
Enki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yang looking for submissions off his back.
Enki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Enki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yang!
Yang is trying to escape the mount.
Enki is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Yang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yang walks into a straight right hand from Enki.
Yang shoots in for a double leg but Enki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yang misses with a series of wild punches.
Yang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enki was well out of range. Poor timing from Yang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Enki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Yang moves away from the strike by Enki.
Enki misses with a wild body shot.
Yang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yang!
A combination from Enki does no damage.
Yang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Enki.
Yang swings for the body but Enki moves out of range.
Yang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yang.
Yang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Yang misses.
Yang thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang defending well as Enki loads up on a big left hand.
Yang is looking to wear down Enki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Enki swinging wildly here.
Yang throws a leg kick
and Enki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Enki avoids the body shot from Yang.
Yang tries to clinch but Enki moves away
letting Enki counter with a right hand.
Yang needs to keep his hands up - Enki had a free shot at his head there.
Enki throws a jab when Yang was well out of range.
Enki scores with a jab to the body.
Yang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Enki tries a head kick but it misses.
Enki thuds his right hand into Yang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Enki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Yang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Master Enki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Enki can't do much from the bottom here.
Enki tries to buck Yang off but Yang is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Yang.
Enki wants to control but Yang postures up.
Yang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Enki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yang throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Enki tries to buck Yang off but Yang is having none of it.
Enki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yang's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yang is thwarting Enki's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Enki tries to kick Yang off but Yang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yang is working for a kimura here but Enki manages to reverse the position and he's now in Yang's guard.
Yang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Enki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Enki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Enki gets to his feet - Yang follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki scores with a jab. Yang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Enki scores with a nice right hand.
Yang misses with a shot to the body
letting Enki counter with a right hand.
Enki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Enki misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Enki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enki.
Yang takes a swing at Enki's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yang just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Enki.
Richie Yang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yang swings for the body but Enki moves out of range.
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 Richie Yang.
I think Enki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Enki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cherry has chosen D-12 - Fight Music as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Cherry!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cherry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cherry swats away the attempt to clinch by St Pierre.
Cherry slips a jab and a cross from St Pierre.
The fighters circle momentarily. St Pierre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cherry keeps the fight on the outside.
Cherry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cherry throws a big elbow that misses.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Cherry from controlling successfully.
St Pierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cherry is looking to work some ground and pound but St Pierre has wrist control.
St Pierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cherry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
St Pierre is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Shield that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
St Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
St Pierre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if St Pierre tries to get out of the position.
St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cherry defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cherry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cherry is looking to work some ground and pound but St Pierre has wrist control.
Cherry preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cherry working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
St Pierre trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cherry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cherry chips away with some ground and pound.
St Pierre seems keen to control Cherry's posture.
Cherry distracts St Pierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
Cherry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of St Pierre's head.
Cherry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cherry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cherry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
St Pierre has his foot on Cherry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cherry works his way back into a safe position though.
Cherry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cherry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre wants to stand up but Cherry is controlling him.
Cherry trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cherry lands a couple of digs.
Cherry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
St Pierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cherry sitting in guard here, content to control.
St Pierre scrambles and gets back to his feet.
St Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cherry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cherry showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cherry is keen to just control but St Pierre is a slippery customer.
Cherry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and St Pierre defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cherry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cherry thows a huge punch but St Pierre dodges it nicely.
Cherry is trying to control. St Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St Pierre makes his way to full guard, as Cherry worked for a kimura.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cherry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Cherry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
St Pierre clinches.
St Pierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Buster Cherry has been cut.
Cherry gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cherry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
St Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cherry postures up in St Pierre's guard and throws a big left but St Pierre blocks it.
St Pierre has momentary wrist control but Cherry slips an elbow through the middle.
Cherry won't allow St Pierre to sweep him here.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Cherry from controlling successfully.
Buster Cherry has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre has momentary wrist control but Cherry slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cherry throws a big right hand that misses.
Cherry wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
Cherry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cherry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cherry postures up and lands a big shot to St Pierre's brow.
Cherry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Cherry from controlling successfully.
Cherry stops St Pierre from standing up.
Cherry trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cherry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
St Pierre is trying to control the position but Cherry postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cherry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cherry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
St Pierre has Cherry pulled in close to control his posture.
Cherry landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cherry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cherry scoring with some ground and pound.
St Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cherry is in close to St Pierre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry looking to sit in guard and control but St Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cherry is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! St Pierre rolls with it to try and escape but Cherry cranks on the arm and St Pierre is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster Cherry!
A relieved looking Buster Cherry 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Malaipet Sasiprapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasiprapa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Malaipet the Diamond. Silva has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Malaipet Sasiprapa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasiprapa gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sasiprapa'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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sasiprapa is keeping the position for now.
Silva trying to control but Sasiprapa is working from the bottom.
Silva is working Sasiprapa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva trying to control but Sasiprapa is working from the bottom.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sasiprapa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sasiprapa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sasiprapa has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva looking for subs off his back but Sasiprapa has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sasiprapa is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Sasiprapa trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sasiprapa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sasiprapa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Malaipet Sasiprapa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Sasiprapa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sasiprapa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sasiprapa after a bit of a struggle.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sasiprapa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malaipet Sasiprapa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Silva.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sasiprapa pinned against the cage. Sasiprapa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Sasiprapa.
Silva avoids the head kick by Sasiprapa.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sasiprapa looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sasiprapa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by Sasiprapa.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Sasiprapa is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sasiprapa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sasiprapa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Sasiprapa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two 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.
Sasiprapa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Malaipet Sasiprapa just wasn't active enough.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sasiprapa sprawls well. Sasiprapa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Sasiprapa connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sasiprapa sprawls well. Sasiprapa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Sasiprapa gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Malaipet Sasiprapa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Silva.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sasiprapa obliges.
Sasiprapa just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Sasiprapa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sasiprapa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sasiprapa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva tries to pull guard but Sasiprapa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sasiprapa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sasiprapa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Sasiprapa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Sasiprapa lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasiprapa working Silva over with knees to the body.
Sasiprapa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sasiprapa works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Sasiprapa lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
It looks like Carlos Silva has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa lands a shot to the body.
Sasiprapa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sasiprapa lands a shoulder strike.
Sasiprapa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva is rocked!
Sasiprapa creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Silva's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Silva drops to his knees and Sasiprapa pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaipet Sasiprapa!
A less than humble Malaipet Sasiprapa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Zanotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Whitecoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zanotto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ben Zanotto -by- Rancid. The crowd seem to be enjoying Whitecoat's choice of entrance music: Seven Nation Army. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Zanotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Whitecoat!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanotto misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Whitecoat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zanotto doesn't seem phased though.
Whitecoat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitecoat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zanotto ducks under a wild hook from Whitecoat.
Zanotto fails with the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Whitecoat as he connects with a hook.
Whitecoat scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitecoat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ben Zanotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zanotto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zanotto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitecoat throws a lazy right hand but Zanotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zanotto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zanotto throws a body punch but Whitecoat moves out of range.
Zanotto scores with a shot to the body.
Whitecoat misses with a body shot.
Whitecoat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zanotto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whitecoat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zanotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitecoat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitecoat looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zanotto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Whitecoat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zanotto.
Zanotto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zanotto landing shots from mount.
Zanotto misses with a head shot.
Whitecoat tries to hold on but Zanotto pushes him away.
Whitecoat sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitecoat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zanotto stays in close to Whitecoat's body and controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat looking to control.
Zanotto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whitecoat is trying to keep Zanotto in close.
Zanotto stopping the sweep attempt from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Axel Whitecoat wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zanotto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Whitecoat misses with a body shot.
Whitecoat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Whitecoat tries to clinch up.
Zanotto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitecoat shoots in for a takedown but Zanotto shows good takedown defense.
Whitecoat catches Zanotto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whitecoat.
A big left from Zanotto misses.
Zanotto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Whitecoat is controlling Zanotto's trapped leg to prevent Zanotto from advancing to side control.
Zanotto trying to control the action but Whitecoat is working from the bottom.
Zanotto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Whitecoat wants to control but Zanotto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zanotto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whitecoat tries to get to full guard but Zanotto has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zanotto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zanotto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whitecoat is not content to let Zanotto control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitecoat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitecoat is trying to control the position but Zanotto postures up.
Whitecoat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zanotto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitecoat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zanotto is one step ahead there.
Whitecoat pulls Zanotto in to control the position.
Whitecoat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zanotto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whitecoat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zanotto is one step ahead there.
Whitecoat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zanotto's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Axel Whitecoat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zanotto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whitecoat's head.
Whitecoat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zanotto avoids it really well and circles away.
Axel Whitecoat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whitecoat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zanotto.
Zanotto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Whitecoat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zanotto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zanotto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitecoat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ben Zanotto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zanotto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zanotto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whitecoat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whitecoat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Whitecoat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitecoat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zanotto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whitecoat's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitecoat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zanotto.
Whitecoat looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitecoat, not yet.
Whitecoat is pulling down on Zanotto's head. It's preventing any offense from Zanotto, at least for the moment.
Whitecoat working a defensive guard here.
Zanotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitecoat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Axel Whitecoat hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zanotto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Whitecoat's half guard.
Whitecoat keeping hold of Zanotto's head, controlling as best he can.
Zanotto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whitecoat is looking for a sweep. Zanotto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zanotto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whitecoat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zanotto.
Zanotto prevents Whitecoat from improving his position.
Whitecoat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zanotto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zanotto's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zanotto manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Whitecoat is now in side control.
Whitecoat is trying to ground and pound but Zanotto uses the momentary lack of control by Whitecoat to regain half guard.
Whitecoat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whitecoat is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Zanotto reverses the position - he's now on top in Whitecoat's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto is working Whitecoat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Whitecoat keeping moving, preventing Zanotto from controlling successfully.
Whitecoat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whitecoat holds on and takes a little breather.
Zanotto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zanotto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whitecoat's head.
Zanotto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitecoat has momentary wrist control but Zanotto slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zanotto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitecoat lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zanotto!
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!
Zanotto wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat raining down shots from the mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Whitecoat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Whitecoat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zanotto is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whitecoat sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Whitecoat controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Zanotto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zanotto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Whitecoat swats away the attempt to clinch by Zanotto.
Whitecoat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zanotto slips under a jab from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat stuns Zanotto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Whitecoat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Whitecoat misses.
Zanotto scores with a one two! Whitecoat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Whitecoat takes a swing at Zanotto's ribcage but misses.
Whitecoat is looking to clinch.
Whitecoat with a hook.
Zanotto fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zanotto scores with a takedown into Whitecoat's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitecoat working a defensive guard here.
Whitecoat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zanotto won't allow Whitecoat to sweep him here.
Whitecoat trying to keep a closed guard but Zanotto is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Whitecoat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zanotto.
Zanotto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat wants to sweep but no luck.
Zanotto throwing strikes but missing.
Zanotto throws a big right hand that misses.
Whitecoat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zanotto wants to pass the guard but Whitecoat is keeping the position.
Whitecoat seems keen to control Zanotto's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Axel Whitecoat wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zanotto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whitecoat but Whitecoat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Zanotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zanotto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitecoat tries to improve position but can't.
Whitecoat avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zanotto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zanotto working the ground and pound but Whitecoat is defending the strikes.
Zanotto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Whitecoat sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zanotto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Whitecoat can't do much from the bottom here.
Zanotto landing strikes.
Zanotto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zanotto working the ground and pound from side control.
Whitecoat is trying to get back to half guard.
Zanotto landing a few strikes.
Whitecoat dodges the ground and pound from Zanotto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zanotto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Whitecoat some visible discomfort.
Whitecoat wants to control but Zanotto postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zanotto scoring with punches and elbows.
Whitecoat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zanotto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zanotto landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Whitecoat is trying to control Zanotto's posture but Zanotto avoids it.
Zanotto is working Whitecoat over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zanotto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Zanotto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Whitecoat gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whitecoat wants to control but Zanotto is keeping busy.
Zanotto lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Zanotto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zanotto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Zanotto!
Ben Zanotto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want you Chelios! You know I should be the BFT 185lb Champion. Chev got lucky last time, and he knows it. Hey, Mr. Proximo Give me Chev Chelios!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Super Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans comes to the cage accompanied by Hans being Hans. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Super Hans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hans, as that shot connected.
It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Hans misses with a body punch
and Shields counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shields.
Shields won't allow Hans to sweep him here.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Hans has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields looking to pass the guard.
Shields stands and throws Hans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hans is trying to get back to half guard.
Hans is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shields off and has taken his back!
Shields rolls, trying to escape but Hans keeps control of the position.
Shields has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Shields is trying to break free.
Hans is trying to stick to Shields's back but Shields is turning into Hans. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hans's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shields.
Hans keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields wants to control from the top but Hans keeps moving.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Hans.
Hans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hans wants to hit a switch here but Shields passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hans there!
Hans is desperately trying to improve his position but Shields has a good base and remains in mount.
Hans sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hans is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to pass to full mount but Hans defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shields keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hans is looking to improve his position.
Hans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hans trying to hold on to Shields's head to control him but Shields postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shields is looking for a kimura but Hans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shields to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
Hans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shields's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shields's back!
Hans avoiding Shields 's attempts to control his hands.
Shields is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hans gets his way!
I really don't envy Shields right now.
Shields trying to control but not successfully.
Shields is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shields might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hans haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hans patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hans gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hans is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shields is defending well though. Hans let's go of the attempt for now.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shields trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Super Hans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shields moves out of range as Hans strikes.
Hans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hans throws a big shot that misses.
Shields takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shields displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hans throws out the jab.
Shields on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hans tests Shields's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Hans.
Nice defenses there by Shields.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shields doesn't seem bothered though.
Jake Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hans tries a head kick but it misses.
Hans looks to land a right hand but Shields moved out of range.
Hans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Shields keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Hans.
Shields ducks right into an uppercut from Hans.
Hans tries to work over Shields's front leg with a kick but Shields checks it.
Hans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Hans.
Hans cracks Shields with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hans thuds a left hand into Shields's body.
Hans misses with a lunging right hand
and Shields counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hans!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hans, who protects the arm well.
Hans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shields wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hans is trying to get back to half guard.
Hans is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Hans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hans is trying to work for a sweep but Shields has mounted him!
Shields sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shields looking to control but Hans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hans tries to control the position but Shields now has his back.
I really don't envy Hans right now.
Hans fending off the submission attempt from Shields.
Hans is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shields gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans fending off the submission attempt from Shields.
I really don't envy Hans right now.
Hans looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hans fending off the submission attempt from Shields.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hans trying to control the position but Shields manages to sink in the hooks.
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 Super Hans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields'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!
Hans scores with a body shot.
Hans misses with a looping right.
Hans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shields counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Super Hans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Hans misses the target.
Hans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shields avoids a kick to the body.
Shields takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Hans.
Hans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hans circles away.
Hans lands with an uppercut that bounces Shields off the cage and back into range.
Hans scores with a nice right hand.
Hans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shields takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hans misses with a wild body shot.
Hans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shields's sensitive parts.
Hans thuds his right hand into Shields's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from Hans.
Hans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hans stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Jake Shields's cut even more.
Shields shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields seems to be looking for submissions.
Hans gets back to full guard.
Hans working a defensive guard here.
Hans wants to sweep but no luck.
Shields sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hans looking for a sweep. Not yet Hans, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hans swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Hans lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hans. That's going to slow Shields down.
Super Hans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hans moves into the clinch.
Hans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Hans scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hans lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hans lands a body shot.
Jake Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Super Hans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Shields struggles to land a body shot inside as Hans controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Hans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hans, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Hans!
A victorious Super Hans thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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