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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Diaz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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186 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Purple 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Regan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Diaz! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diaz tries to clinch up but Regan circles away and keeps his distance. Diaz with a poor takedown and Regan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diaz's guard now. Regan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Regan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Regan throws a big elbow that misses. Regan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Regan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Regan is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Regan wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. 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! Regan wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position. Regan trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. Regan cracks Diaz with a solid left hand. Regan landing with the ground and pound. Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round. Regan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Regan has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted. Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Regan defends easily.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Regan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Regan sitting in guard here, content to control. Regan 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. Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Regan working some strikes from top position. Regan scoring with punches to the head and body. Regan is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows. Regan 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. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Regan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Regan has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Regan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Diaz keeping moving, preventing Regan from controlling successfully. Regan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Diaz has momentary wrist control but Regan slips an elbow through the middle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Regan is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows. Regan cracks Diaz with a solid left hand. Regan trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Regan defends well. Regan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Regan has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted. Regan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Regan defends easily.
Regan scoring with punches to the head and body. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Regan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Regan wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Regan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Regan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Diaz has his foot on Regan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Regan works his way back into a safe position though. Regan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Regan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. Regan working the body and head with strikes. Regan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Diaz is looking to reverse the position. Regan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Regan trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom. The referee asks Regan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Regan prefers to stall for the moment though. Regan landing a few strikes.
Diaz is rocked! Regan cracks Diaz with an elbow. That is naaassty. Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Regan finish him? Regan trying to control the position but Diaz is working away. Regan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Regan lands an elbow. Diaz is trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Regan dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Diaz seems to have recovered his senses. Nice jab there from Regan.
It looks like Keith Diaz has been cut. Diaz tries to clinch up but Regan circles away and keeps his distance. Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Regan is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Regan circles away and we're back to standing. Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Larry Regan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Diaz. Regan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Regan is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Diaz is looking for a sweep. Regan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Regan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Diaz looking for a kimura from the bottom but Regan passes into side control! This has been an exciting period of action! Regan working the ground and pound from side control. Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't. Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz tries to bench press Regan off him but Regan keeps the position. Regan scoring with punches and elbows. Regan lands a strong strike to the head of Diaz. That's dazed him! Regan looking to finish here. Diaz is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Regan lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Regan! A very excited looking Larry Regan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peekay Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Noise Won't Stop. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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225 cm
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195 lbs
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182 lbs
10 - 16 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
29 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peekay Williams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madz in the buildup to the fight. Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gaffney swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gaffneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Williams throws a low kick, looking for Gaffney's leg but Gaffney calmly moves out of range. Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaffney was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams. Williams connects with the punch. Gaffney throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease. Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Gaffney. Gaffney gets slowly back to his feet. Williams feints a jab promting Gaffney to slip. Williams then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gaffney slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gaffney in his tracks. Gaffney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Williams lands a jab to Gaffney's midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gaffney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gaffney doesn't seem bothered though. Gaffney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gaffney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Gaffney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaffney was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams. Williams connects with a body shot. Williams misses with a low kick as Gaffney jumps back. Gaffney has a takedown stuffed. Peekay Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Gaffney. Gaffney misses with a hook. Gaffney misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gaffney. Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Gaffney blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams. Williams slips a nice elbow through Gaffney's hands, connecting with Gaffney's forehead. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaffney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaffney is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams is pressing down on Gaffney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gaffney is holding on for now. Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Williams misses with a head shot. Gaffney uses the momentum to regain guard. Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaffney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaffney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gaffney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there. Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Williams is working Gaffney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Williams trying to control but Gaffney is working from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gaffney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Gaffney keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peekay Williams 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.
Williams looks to land a combination. Gaffney sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Gaffney throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it. Horrible takedown attempt by Gaffney or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad. Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Gaffney doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab. Gaffney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Williams lands a nice looking body kick. Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Gaffney moves out of range easily. Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gaffney. Gaffney throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Williams scores with a nice strike. Peekay Williams is winning the standup battle so far. Gaffney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Decent striking displayed by Gaffney there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gaffney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gaffney there as he acknowledges the shot. Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Williams throws a front kick aimed at Gaffney's knee but Gaffney avoids it well. Peekay Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gaffney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Gaffney should have avoided that one. Good shot there by Williams.
Gaffney is rocked! Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gaffney is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him? Gaffney throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it. Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gaffney in his tracks. Gaffney throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a left to the body. Williams connects with a body shot that sends Gaffney's belly button to the back. Gaffney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Peekay Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Gaffney. Gaffney is breathing heavily. Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Gaffney should have avoided that one. Gaffney throws a shot to the body.
Gaffney is trying desperately to land a takedown but Williams is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gaffney. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Gaffney takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses. Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaffney. Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaffney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams tries to work over Gaffney's front leg with a kick but Gaffney checks it. Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Williams steps in with a hook that catches Gaffney right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Williams follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gaffney looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peekay Williams! A relieved looking Peekay Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn has chosen Muay Thai fight music as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Vega! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn! The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vega goes for a takedown attempt but Chaowanungkarn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vega gets the takedown into side control. Chaowanungkarn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Chaowanungkarn is trying to get back to half guard. Vega tries to move to mount but Chaowanungkarn blocks the move with his legs. Chaowanungkarn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Vega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vega works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Vega goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chaowanungkarn is on top in guard.
Vega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaowanungkarn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Chaowanungkarn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaowanungkarn is one step ahead there. Vega is trying to keep Chaowanungkarn in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chaowanungkarn has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vega to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chaowanungkarn is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vega pulls down on the head and he's put Chaowanungkarn to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Vega! An out of breath Steve Vega thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake The Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The Snake! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Snake misses with a hook
and Obworth counters with a takedown into side control. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. The Snake is looking to reverse the position. Obworth connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Snake some visible discomfort.
It looks like Jake The Snake has been cut. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Obworth is working The Snake over with some ground and pound from side control. This has been an exciting period of action! The Snake is looking for a sweep. Obworth scoring with punches from side control.
The Snake is rocked!
Jake The Snake's cut is getting worse. Obworth cracks The Snake with a big right hand but The Snake just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh The Snake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jake The Snake's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Obworth is working to tighten his grip on The Snake's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. The Snake has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Obworth is really squeezing tight and eventually The Snake passes out! Obworth breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jacob Obworth! After winning the bout, Jacob Obworth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Wietrzny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wietrzny is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hunter-Fallen. Igor Wietrzny has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Kampmann! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Wietrzny! The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kampmann walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wietrzny checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. We've been informed that Wietrzny has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Wietrzny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick from Kampmann misses and Wietrzny moves into the clinch. Kampmann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wietrzny. Kampmann avoiding damage as Wietrzny throws knees to the body.
Wietrzny misses with a punch on the inside.
Wietrzny trying to land knees to the body.
Wietrzny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kampmann backwards. Kampmann breaks from the clinch.
Kampmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kampmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wietrzny's hands. This has been an exciting period of action! Kampmann cracks Wietrzny with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kampmann has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wietrzny to stand back up!
Wietrzny is rocked! Kampmann drops Wietrzny with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kampmann follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Kampmann! An out of breath Martin Kampmann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enting Butikol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vin Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butikol kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enting Butikol! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vin Diesel! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diesel scores with a spinning back kick! Butikol throws a big shot that misses. Butikol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butikol throws a sloppy head kick and Diesel moves out of range easily. Diesel scores with a hook to the body. Butikol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Diesel missing with a left hand there. Butikol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Diesel throws a head kick but Butikol moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butikol. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet. Butikol throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Butikol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Vin Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Diesel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Butikol loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch. Diesel tries to clinch there but Butikol circles away.
Diesel works Butikol's body with a nice hook. Diesel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Butikol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Butikol lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Butikol works Diesel's body with a nice hook. Diesel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Butikol moves away and avoids it. Butikol scores with a jab to the jaw. Butikol throws a right and a left that both miss. Diesel throws an off balance right hand
and Butikol makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Butikol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Butikol cracks Diesel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Butikol has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Diesel to stand back up!
Diesel is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Butikol. Diesel is still on wobbly legs! Can Butikol finish him? Butikol drops Diesel with a straight right hand, right on the button! Butikol follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enting Butikol! An out of breath and clearly excited Enting Butikol thanked Tokyo United Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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