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DFC 30: Lim Vs. Hurmio PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Flint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lou Johnson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Flint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lou Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Flint avoids them all with ease.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson tries to clinch but Flint is having none of it.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flint misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Flint sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Flint sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Flint scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flint breaks from the clinch.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flint circles away quickly and effectively.
Flint takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Flint sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chris Flint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Johnson.
Flint moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lou Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flint misses with a hook.
Johnson rushes Flint and presses him up against the cage.
Flint definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flint escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flint.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Flint which made him look bad.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Flint.
Flint misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Flint is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flint working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flint takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Flint working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Flint throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
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.
An elbow from Flint crashes against the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sloppy strikes there by Flint.
Flint landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson tries to escape but Flint is in control.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Flint goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Flint but great work by Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Flint dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flint misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Flint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flint circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flint goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flint has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Flint is trying to stall.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flints head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Flint is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Flint is controlling the position.
Flint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Flint working hard to break the clinch.
Flint keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Flint leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson pulls Flint into guard.
Flint trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flint drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flint has Johnson in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up in Flint's guard and throws a big left but Flint blocks it.
Flint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Flint working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Flint utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flint trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flint punching to the body, from the bottom.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Flint has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Johnson manages to get his head free but now Flint has transitioned to an armbar! Johnson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Flint! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Flint!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Ahnberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Batong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bosse Batong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henrik Ahnberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bosse Batong!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahnberg pinned against the cage. Ahnberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Ahnberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahnberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahnberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batong.
Ahnberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahnberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Batong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Batong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ahnberg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Batong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahnberg's efforts to push away.
Batong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Batong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batong instigates a clinch.
Batong wants a takedown but no success here.
Henrik Ahnberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Batong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batong breaks the clinch.
Batong shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahnberg sprawls well. He's pushed Batong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batong looks for a takedown but Ahnberg sprawls well.
Ahnberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Ahnberg. Those never looked like landing.
Batong gets a double leg takedown into Ahnberg's guard.
Ahnberg has his foot on Batong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Batong works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahnberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batong defends well.
Batong wants to control from the top but Ahnberg keeps moving.
Ahnberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batong defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ahnberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahnberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batong stopping the sweep attempt from Ahnberg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahnberg wants to hit a switch here but Batong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahnberg there!
Batong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahnberg's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ahnberg is in a horrible position here. Batong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Batong prevents Ahnberg from getting the reversal.
Batong looking to finish Ahnberg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ahnberg!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahnberg tries to control the position but Batong now has his back.
Ahnberg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ahnberg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ahnberg is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batong trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batong is landing with strikes from the back.
Ahnberg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ahnberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bosse Batong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ahnberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ahnberg misses with an uppercut. Batong saw that one coming.
Ahnberg misses with an uppercut
and Batong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Batong taking a breather.
Batong pulls Ahnberg into guard.
Batong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahnberg's guard.
Ahnberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahnberg, not yet.
Batong won't allow Ahnberg to get back to his feet.
Ahnberg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ahnberg fails to move to back control.
Batong tries to hold on but Ahnberg pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Ahnberg'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahnberg is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Batong has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ahnberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahnberg with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Batong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahnberg tries to control but Batong wriggling away.
Ahnberg misses with a head shot.
Batong gets back to half guard.
Ahnberg is looking to take a break and control but Batong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahnberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Batong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Batong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Batong keeping full guard, as Ahnberg tries to pass.
Batong looking for a guillotine here but Ahnberg defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahnberg looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahnberg wants to control from the top but Batong keeps moving.
Batong keeping full guard, as Ahnberg tries to pass.
Henrik Ahnberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahnberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Batong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahnberg looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ahnberg wants to control from the top but Batong keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Henrik Ahnberg.
Ahnberg throws a shot from downtown. Batong moves away and avoids it.
Batong scores with a head kick.
Ahnberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ahnberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahnberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahnberg keeps working.
Ahnberg moves into full guard.
Batong is pushing down on Ahnberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahnberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Batong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Batong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ahnberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bosse Batong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ahnberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ahnberg throws a right hand that Batong ducks under and follows up with a left that Batong also avoids with ease.
Batong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ahnberg is staying active underneath Batong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahnberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahnberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Batong is working away from the top position though.
Batong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batong stops Ahnberg from getting back to his feet.
Batong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ahnberg wants to improve his position but Batong is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Batong escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ahnberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batong.
Henrik Ahnberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahnberg lunges at Batong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batong's hand.
Batong dives in and scores a takedown into Ahnberg's guard.
Batong stands up and waves to Ahnberg to follow him.
Batong moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahnberg tries a body shot but Batong blocks it.
Batong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahnberg smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahnberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batong's head.
Batong closes the distance and pushes Ahnberg back into the cage.
Batong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahnberg cracks a nice hook into Batong's ribs.
Batong shoots in and gets a takedown into Ahnberg's guard.
Ahnberg trying to control the position.
Ahnberg keeping full guard, as Batong tries to pass.
Batong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahnberg trying to control the position.
Ahnberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahnberg wants to hit a switch here but Batong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahnberg there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ahnberg tries to reverse the position but Batong maintains control.
Batong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahnberg is looking to get to half guard.
Batong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ahnberg looks a forlorn figure.
Batong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahnberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Henrik Ahnberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahnberg is trying to stand up here but Batong is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batong is looking to take a break and control but Ahnberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bosse Batong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahnberg manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosse Batong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Batong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosse Batong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Alcatraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Franklin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franklin is looking to score with low kicks.
Franklin throws out a powerful jab.
Alcatraz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Franklin quickly recovers to half guard.
Alcatraz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alcatraz works his way into full mount!
Franklin is controlling an arm, preventing Alcatraz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Alcatraz goes for an armbar but Franklin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Franklin.
Alcatraz 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 one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alcatraz working for a triangle but Franklin defends it easily.
Franklin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Franklin wanted to stand there but Alcatraz had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz working for submissions but it's allowed Franklin to get to half guard.
Alcatraz moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcatraz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franklin defends well.
Alcatraz is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
Alcatraz working for a triangle but Franklin defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Franklin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alcatraz.
Alcatraz is looking to reverse the position.
Franklin taking a breather here.
Alcatraz tries to bench press Franklin off him but Franklin keeps the position.
Franklin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alcatraz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcatraz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alcatraz is trying to get back to full guard.
Alcatraz is pressing down on Franklin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Alcatraz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alcatraz slips a jab and a cross from Franklin.
Ray Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franklin misses with a wild combination.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.
Franklin misses with a few strikes there.
Franklin throws a low kick but Alcatraz moves out of range easily.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alcatraz motions for Franklin to come forward. Alcatraz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alcatraz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franklin misses the shot to the body.
Franklin misses with a body shot.
Alcatraz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alcatraz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alcatraz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcatraz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franklin misses with a low kick as Alcatraz jumps back.
Alcatraz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Franklin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alcatraz circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin throws a low kick but Alcatraz avoids it.
Alcatraz throws a leg kick but Franklin moved away.
Franklin throws a leg kick but Alcatraz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Franklin misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Franklin misses.
Alcatraz clinches with his opponent.
Franklin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alcatraz ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.
Franklin misses with a left hand
and Alcatraz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Alcatraz drops back looking for a leg! Franklin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franklin manages to kick Alcatraz off! Alcatraz jumps back into Franklin's guard.
Alcatraz wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz has gone for a leg lock! Franklin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alcatraz's guard.
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!
Alcatraz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franklin trying to control but Alcatraz is working from the bottom.
Alcatraz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Franklin stacks Alcatraz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Franklin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz is trying to get back to half guard.
Alcatraz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Franklin off and has taken his back!
Alcatraz working for the choke.
Alcatraz working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Franklin is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Alcatraz has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Franklin taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Alcatraz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killer Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killer Clown!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Freeman sprawls well initially but Clown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Freeman is staying active underneath Clown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Freeman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clown wants to work for an arm triangle but Freeman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clown is trying to work for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
Clown decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freeman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clown moves out of range as Freeman throws a body kick.
Clown shoots in looking for a takedown but Freeman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Freeman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clown if he has to take too many more of those.
Freeman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Freeman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clown tries for a takedown but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clown fails with the takedown.
Travis Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killer Clown.
Freeman misses with a kick to the body.
Freeman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clown is able to avoid easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Freeman scores with a four punch combination!
No luck for Clown with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freeman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clown.
Freeman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freeman lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Freeman lands but Clown takes it in his stride.
Freeman tries to land a front kick but Clown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A clash of legs there as Clown blocks the low kick.
Clown tries a head kick but it misses.
Travis Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clown steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Freeman. That one must have hurt.
Freeman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clown is out of range.
Freeman throws out a loose jab but Clown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clown lands with a shot to the body.
Clown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freeman throws a nice head kick!
Freeman looks to land a left hand but Clown moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Freeman misses with a leg kick.
Clown shoots for a takedown but Freeman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Freeman!
Freeman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
A nice elbow there by Clown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clown controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clown is landing with some decent strikes but Freeman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Freeman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Freeman tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clown controlling the pace for now.
Clown is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Freeman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Freeman hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Clown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clown shoots for a takedown but Freeman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clown pushes Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clown tries for a takedown but Freeman manages to get underhooks.
Freeman misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman tries to work over Clown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Freeman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Freeman misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman stops a takedown attempt from Clown.
Travis Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killer Clown.
Freeman misses with a body punch.
Freeman has a couple of punches blocked by Clown.
Freeman can't find room to land a body shot as Clown controls the action.
Freeman tries to break the clinch but Clown is controlling the position.
Freeman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Freeman as Clown tries to tie him up.
Clown is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clown lands a high kick!
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freeman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Freeman scores with a kick to the body.
Freeman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Clown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Freeman.
Freeman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freeman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick there by Freeman.
Freeman misses with a straight left.
Clown fails with a takedown attempt.
Clown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Freeman.
Clown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Freeman misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Freeman.
Clown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Freeman sprawls well. Freeman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clown gets slowly back to his feet.
Killer Clown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Travis Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman lands a front kick.
Clown is breathing heavily.
Freeman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clown counters with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Freeman.
Freeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Freeman.
Clown misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman scores with the left hand. Clown knows he should have avoided that one.
Freeman throws a head kick but Clown moves out of range.
Freeman throws out a loose jab but Clown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clown moves out of range of the body kick.
Clown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freeman's waist but Freeman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clown off to one side.
Freeman throws a head kick but Clown moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Freeman.
A head kick from Freeman lands but Clown takes it in his stride.
Freeman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Freeman looks to land a body kick but Clown moved away.
Clown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Clown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freeman defends it nicely.
Freeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Travis Freeman is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Freeman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clown closes the distance and clinches up with Freeman, looking for a takedown. Clown pushes Freeman against the cage but Freeman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Freeman cracks Clown with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Freeman.
Freeman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clown fails to land the takedown.
Freeman misses with a body kick.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clown avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clown's sensitive parts.
Freeman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Freeman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clown is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Freeman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Freeman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clown checks it well.
Freeman stuffs the takedown.
Freeman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Freeman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clown takes a step back to recover.
Clown moves in looking to clinch but Freeman pushes him off.
Freeman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Freeman as Clown shoots in.
Clown slips a jab from Freeman.
Crunch! Freeman slams his shin into Clown's torso.
Freeman throws a front kick that sends Clown stumbling back into the cage.
Freeman scores with a head kick. Clown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Clown goes for a double leg but Freeman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Freeman continues to drive forward.
Travis Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killer Clown.
Freeman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Freeman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clown prevents a body shot from Freeman.
Freeman is trying to maintain a safe position but Clown gets an underhook and turns Freeman into the cage.
Clown pulls guard successfully.
Clown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clown working a defensive guard here.
Freeman trying to control but Clown is working from the bottom.
Clown is trying to keep Freeman in close.
Clown keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Killer Clown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clown wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Freeman tenderised Clown's leg. Clown is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Clown blocks the low kick.
Clown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman throws a body kick that misses.
Freeman throws a leg kick that misses.
Clown moves out of range of the leg kick from Freeman.
Freeman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clown if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Freeman.
Freeman throws a looping overhand right but Clown ducks down to avoid it.
Freeman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clown gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Clown crashes against the mat.
Freeman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clown trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Clown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Clown wants to control but Freeman is keeping him busy.
Freeman tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clown tries to advance to mount but Freeman denies him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Killer Clown was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Clown dives in for a single leg takedown but Freeman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Freeman is looking to break free of the clinch but Clown has double underhooks.
Clown blocks a body shot from Freeman.
Clown pulls guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.
Clown pulls Freeman in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Freeman 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Freeman!
After the big win, Travis Freeman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Battle Ready Nutrition & Laundry 90% (Out of Stock and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tork Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tork Mendez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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206 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tork Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Mendez's guard.
Mendez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendez is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamie Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Mendez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson is fighting to break Mendez's control of his arms but Mendez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendez sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Mendez is blocking nicely.
Mendez is concentrating on defense, preventing Johnson from advancing position.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mendez sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Mendez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendez is still trying to improve position.
Mendez is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Mendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendez trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Mendez is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Mendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Mendez.
Mendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendez trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendez defends it easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tork Mendez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendez looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jamie Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendez being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamie Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mendez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Mendez moves into the clinch.
Mendez stalling.
Mendez jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Mendez's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Mendez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendez!
Mendez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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!
Johnson is controlling Mendez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Mendez is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is in trouble now - Mendez has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez unloading with bombs!
Mendez landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendez has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is not content to let Mendez control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Mendez pushes his legs off easily.
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 Jamie Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson feints and as Mendez raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson tries to stand but Mendez is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is really struggling to control Mendez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mendez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendez is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson throws a strike but Mendez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendez passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The strikes coming from Mendez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mendez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mendez's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Johnson stands and throws Mendez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendez 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.
Mendez sneaks back into half guard.
Mendez trying to control here.
Mendez is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tork Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendez tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now.
Mendez trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Mendez's guard.
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Mendez is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Mendez's legs - danger averted.
Johnson pushes down on Mendez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendez defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to control from Mendez's half guard. Mendez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jamie Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Bentner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Konden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentner comes into the arena with My Dick blaring out of the sound system. Konden has chosen FIGHT SONG as his entrance music. Nick Bentner had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Bentner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Konden!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentner moves into the clinch.
Konden wants a takedown.
Konden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bentner pulls guard effortlessly.
Bentner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bentner tries to get out of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Konden wants to get up but he can't break Bentner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bentner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Konden is controlling him.
Konden stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Konden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bentner sprawls well. Bentner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Konden gets slowly back to his feet.
Konden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bentner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentner drives through with a takedown into Konden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bentner won't allow Konden to sweep him here.
Bentner connects with a couple of short punches.
Bentner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bentner scoring with some ground and pound.
Bentner is looking to work some ground and pound but Konden has wrist control.
Konden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bentner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bentner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bentner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bentner works over Konden with some ground and pound from guard.
Bentner is in close to Konden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bentner is working Konden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bentner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Konden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bentner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konden being controlled here, momentarily.
Konden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bentner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Konden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Konden misses with a combination
and Bentner counters with a series of strikes. Konden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bentner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentner trying to mount his opponent but Konden defends it.
Konden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bentner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Konden trying to control but Bentner postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ground and pound from Bentner.
Bentner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bentner not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Bentner there.
Konden won't allow Bentner to pass to mount.
Bentner trying to control the action but Konden is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentner prevents Konden from standing back up.
Bentner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bentner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Konden for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Bentner just wasn't active enough.
Konden throws a head kick that misses
and Bentner moves into the clinch.
Konden looks winded!
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!
Bentner tries to score a body lock takedown but Konden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bentner wants a takedown.
Konden tries to pull guard but Bentner holds him up against the cage and eventually Konden drops back down to his feet.
Nick Bentner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Konden.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konden tries to break the clinch but Bentner is controlling the position.
Bentner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Konden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Bentner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Konden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Konden looks to land a combination but Bentner avoids it well.
Konden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Konden.
Konden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bentner is looking to clinch.
Konden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bentner forces Konden back against the cage and clinches.
Konden gets control of Bentner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Konden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Konden keeping moving, preventing Bentner from controlling successfully.
Bentner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bentner connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konden keeping moving, preventing Bentner from controlling successfully.
Bentner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Bentner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bentner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Konden counters with a left and a right that stings Bentner.
Bentner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Konden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bentner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Konden but Konden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bentner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Konden fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentner closes the distance and clinches.
Bentner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Konden is trying to keep an underhook but Bentner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Konden is looking to escape.
Konden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bentner.
Ground and pound from Bentner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bentner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Konden's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentner prevents Konden from improving his position.
Konden is breathing heavily.
Konden won't allow Bentner to pass to mount.
Bentner prevents Konden from improving his position.
Konden is defending against the submission attempts here by Bentner.
Bentner works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konden wants to control but Bentner postures up.
A lull in the action here as Bentner stalls from top position.
Konden is trying to buck Bentner off.
Bentner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Konden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bentner's guard! Nice work there by Konden!
Bentner pulls Konden in close to his closed guard and prevents Konden from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konden gets to his feet - Bentner follows without any prompting.
Konden misses with a two punch combination.
Konden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bentner's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bentner feints and as Konden raises his hands in defense, Bentner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bentner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bentner wants to control from the top but Konden keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Bentner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bentner lands with an uppercut that bounces Konden off the cage and back into range.
Eddie Konden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Konden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bentner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bentner.
Konden misses with a knee to the head.
Bentner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Konden after a bit of a struggle.
Bentner is trying to drag Konden to the mat but Konden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bentner is working for takedown but Konden is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konden tries to break the clinch but Bentner is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Konden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Konden gets underhooks to prevent Bentner's takedown attempt.
Bentner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bentner wants a takedown.
Konden wants to get back to striking at distance but Bentner won't allow it.
Bentner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bentner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Konden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bentner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konden is trying to stand up here but Bentner is controlling him well.
Konden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bentner.
Konden wants to get back to his feet.
Konden is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Konden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bentner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Konden is trying to stand back up but Bentner is controlling him
Konden is looking for a sweep. Bentner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nick Bentner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentner controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Bentner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bentner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Konden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bentner is in Konden's guard.
Bentner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Konden seems keen to control Bentner's posture.
Bentner content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Bentner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bentner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Konden's guard.
Konden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Konden wants to get back to his feet but Bentner passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Konden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eddie Konden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bentner controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Bentner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bentner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Bentner!
Nick Bentner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romalu Lukaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley comes to the cage accompanied by O Fortuna. Romalu Lukaku looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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27
215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
Solid 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Romalu Lukaku!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lukaku looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bradley lands with a shot to the body.
Bradley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice jab there from Bradley.
Lukaku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lukaku there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradley misses with the combination.
Bradley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bradley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lukaku doesn't seem bothered though.
Bradley drops Lukaku with a left right combo! Bradley follows him down to the ground into side control.
Lukaku is rocked!
Bradley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lukaku is still in real trouble! Can Bradley finish him?
Bradley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bradley connects with a nice cross there... Lukaku is looking wobbly and Bradley recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Lukaku to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bradley jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Bradley!
A very excited looking Steve Bradley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Eugene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Van Dijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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19
147 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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24
150 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rudy Eugene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Van Dijk!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugene is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eugene works the jab nicely.
It looks like Nick Van Dijk has been cut.
Van Dijk moves away from the strike by Eugene.
Eugene darts in and clinches Van Dijk up against the cage.
Van Dijk pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Eugene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Dijk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eugene has managed to get both his arms back between Van Dijk's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eugene has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Van Dijk to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Eugene is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Van Dijk pulls down on the head and he's put Eugene to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Van Dijk!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Van Dijk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomari Hurmio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurmio has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Lim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuomari Hurmio!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurmio 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.
Lim lands a front kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hurmio.
Lim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hurmio avoids the body shot from Lim.
Lim throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Lim.
Hurmio moves out of range as Lim throws a body kick.
Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurmio was well out of range. Poor timing from Lim.
Lim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lim throws a head kick that Hurmio semi-blocks.
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!
Hurmio throws a push kick but Lim slaps the foot to one side.
Hurmio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Charlie Lim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lim.
Hurmio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Lim.
Charlie Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurmio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lim slips a jab and a cross from Hurmio.
Hurmio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lim moves out of range as Hurmio strikes.
Hurmio misses with a head kick.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lim throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body kick there by Lim.
Lim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lim misses with a looping left.
Lim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hurmio moves out of range of the body kick from Lim.
Lim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Lim lands but Hurmio takes it in his stride.
Lim lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim throws a head kick but Hurmio moves out of range.
Lim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hurmio has time to react.
Hurmio thumps Lim with a low kick.
Lim throws a leg kick which misses Hurmio's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurmio tries to avoid it.
Hurmio misses with a body kick.
Lim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lim lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hurmio will feel that in the morning.
Lim cracks a nice hook into Hurmio's ribs.
Lim throws a body punch but Hurmio moves out of range.
Lim is looking to land body kicks.
Lim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lim slips a jab and a cross from Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a jab when Lim was well out of range.
Lim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lim thumps Hurmio with a low kick.
Hurmio takes one on the button.
Lim looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
Hurmio throws a lazy head kick
and Lim counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lim lands a nice shot to the body.
Lim takes a swing at Hurmio's ribcage but misses.
Hurmio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lim throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Lim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hurmio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lim.
Hurmio needs to keep his hands up - Lim had a free shot at his head there.
Hurmio looks to score with a jab to the body but Lim is just out of range.
Hurmio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hurmio looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lim is avoiding damage well.
Hurmio tries to move to full mount but Lim actually manages to regain half guard.
Lim won't allow Hurmio to pass to mount.
Lim is staying active underneath Hurmio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hurmio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hurmio.
Lim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hurmio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hurmio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lim has momentary wrist control but Hurmio slips an elbow through the middle.
Hurmio landing with the ground and pound.
Hurmio looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hurmio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hurmio forces his way into half guard.
Lim controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lim taking some punishment here, with Hurmio in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio wants to take a breather but Lim is having none of it.
Lim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hurmio.
Lim trying to control from the bottom.
Lim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hurmio is pressing down on Lim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lim is holding on for now.
Hurmio throwing shots but Lim is blocking nicely.
Hurmio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hurmio lands with a punch from half guard.
Hurmio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lim keeps working.
Hurmio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hurmio throwing shots but Lim is blocking nicely.
Hurmio trying to control from half guard but Lim is working away.
Hurmio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hurmio trying to mount his opponent but Lim defends it.
Hurmio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hurmio is working away from the top position though.
Hurmio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomari Hurmio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hurmio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lim lands a nice looking body kick.
Hurmio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lim throws out a loose jab but Hurmio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hurmio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Lim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hurmio misses with a kick to the body
and Lim counters with a leg kick.
Lim thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hurmio if he has to take too many more of those.
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lim as he avoids it easily.
Lim throws a head kick that Hurmio semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hurmio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lim dips to his left and cracks Hurmio with an uppercut!
Lim fakes the leg kick and cracks Hurmio in the body.
Hurmio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hurmio throws a wild body kick that Lim sees coming a mile off.
Lim lands a nice hook to Hurmio's body. Hurmio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hurmio cracks Lim with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lim is looking to wear down Hurmio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lim connects with the punch.
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!
Hurmio tries to move into range but Lim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lim connects with the punch.
Lim misses the shot to the body.
Lim connects with a right hand. Hurmio shakes it off.
Lim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lim misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lim.
Lim misses with a lunging right hand
and Hurmio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hurmio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio postures up in Lim's guard and throws a big left but Lim blocks it.
Hurmio postures up.
Hurmio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hurmio throwing strikes but missing.
Hurmio being controlled here momentarily.
Hurmio chips away with some ground and pound.
Hurmio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio cracks Lim with a solid left hand.
Hurmio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hurmio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lim's guard.
Hurmio works his way into side control.
Hurmio working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lim keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Hurmio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Lim clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hurmio throws a good cross that connects.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurmio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lim was covering up waiting for the punch and Hurmio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hurmio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hurmio landing some decent shots from guard.
Hurmio is looking to work some ground and pound but Lim has wrist control.
Lim has control of Hurmio's left arm, preventing Hurmio from doing any damage.
Hurmio tries to free his leg and advance position but Lim is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hurmio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hurmio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lim is trying to control the position but Hurmio postures up.
Hurmio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lim trying to keep a closed guard but Hurmio is proving a slippery customer.
Hurmio throwing strikes from guard but Lim blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Lim keeps moving.
Hurmio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hurmio throws a big right hand that misses.
Lim keeping full guard, as Hurmio tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hurmio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio with a flurry of punches that miss.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Lim keeps moving.
Hurmio throwing strikes but missing.
Lim keeping full guard, as Hurmio tries to pass.
Hurmio pushes down on Lim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hurmio wants to free his trapped foot but Lim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio trying to control from half guard but Lim is working away.
Hurmio throwing shots but Lim is blocking nicely.
Hurmio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hurmio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hurmio slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lim won't allow Hurmio to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomari Hurmio dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lim misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hurmio counters with a single leg into guard. Lim didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmio advances position into side control!
Hurmio advances nicely into full mount.
Lim regains half guard.
Lim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hurmio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurmio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lim moves into full guard.
Hurmio tries to free his leg and advance position but Lim is retaining full guard.
Lim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lim tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmio is still trying to improve position.
Hurmio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hurmio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hurmio lands an elbow.
Hurmio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lim down.
Hurmio throws a strike aimed at the side of Lim's head but Lim avoids it well.
Hurmio throws an elbow but Lim slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hurmio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lim sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hurmio in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hurmio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lim's legs.
Hurmio wants to control but Lim is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lim taking a bit of punishment here - Hurmio scoring with strikes.
Hurmio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hurmio working the ground and pound.
Hurmio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lim keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Hurmio seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hurmio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hurmio cracks Lim with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lim trying to remain calm as Hurmio controls from the top position.
Lim managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hurmio.
Hurmio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lim rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hurmio's guard! Nice work there by Lim!
Hurmio managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim trying to control but Hurmio is working from the bottom.
Lim preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuomari Hurmio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hurmio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomari Hurmio!
Tuomari Hurmio is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Tuomari Hurmio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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