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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismarck De Jager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Showbiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Jager comes to the cage accompanied by My Kreet. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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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
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bismarck De Jager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Showbiz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Jager cracks Showbiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Showbiz misses with a takedown attempt - De Jager sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Showbiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Jager defends well and Showbiz ends up having to push De Jager into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Jager works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for De Jager.
De Jager taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De Jager digs a right hand underneath Showbiz's ribcage. Showbiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Jager lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Jager manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Showbiz on the side of the head.
Showbiz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Showbiz is rocked!
Showbiz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Showbiz is still on wobbly legs! Can De Jager finish him?
Showbiz looks winded!
De Jager works the jab nicely.
Bismarck De Jager is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jager drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Showbiz right on the button. Showbiz goes down! De Jager follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! De Jager gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bismarck De Jager!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kadek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaji Maruo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maruo has chosen Avril Lavigne - Hello Kitty as his entrance music. Kaji Maruo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Kadek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaji Maruo!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadek misses with a series of wild punches.
Kadek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maruo but Maruo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maruo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kadek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kadek fails with a takedown attempt.
Maruo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kadek tries to clinch but Maruo moves out of range.
Maruo misses with the combination.
Kadek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadek tries to clinch but Maruo moves out of range.
Kadek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Maruo.
Maruo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kadek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kadek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Maruo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadek moves in looking to clinch but Maruo pushes him off.
Maruo throws a right hand that Kadek ducks under and follows up with a left that Kadek also avoids with ease.
Kadek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maruo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kadek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kadek tries to clinch there but Maruo circles away.
Kadek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Maruo.
Kadek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maruo backs up against the cage.
Kadek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kadek tries to clinch but Maruo moves out of range.
Kadek stalks Maruo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maruo's face. Maruo staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kadek stuns Maruo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Kadek.
Maruo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maruo scores with a one two! Kadek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kaji Maruo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maruo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maruo scores with a one two! Kadek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maruo looks winded!
Kadek tries to close the distance and clinch but Maruo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maruo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kadek fails with a takedown attempt.
Maruo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kadek.
Kadek has his takedown stuffed
and Maruo counters with a series of strikes. Kadek will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maruo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kadek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maruo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kadek circles away quickly and effectively.
Kadek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kadek throwing shots but Maruo is blocking nicely.
Kadek 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadek is trying to work for a kimura but Maruo is defending well.
Kadek wants to work for an arm triangle but Maruo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kadek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maruo sees it coming and defends easily.
Kadek trying to control the action but Maruo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maruo wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kadek seems to be working for a kimura but Maruo defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maruo is trying to stand up here but Kadek is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maruo throws a nice looking combination but Kadek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maruo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kadek lands with a good body shot.
Kaji Maruo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadek misses with a series of wild punches.
Maruo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaji Maruo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kadek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maruo.
Sloppy strikes from Maruo. Those never looked like landing.
Maruo misses with a series of wild punches.
Maruo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kadek works over Maruo's head and body with a nice combination.
Kadek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maruo as he avoids it easily.
Kadek wants to clinch.
Maruo misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Kadek. Those never looked like landing.
Kadek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kadek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maruo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maruo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kadek moves away.
Kadek ducks under a wild hook from Maruo.
Kadek shoots in and drives through. Maruo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kadek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maruo works over Kadek's head and body with a nice combination.
Maruo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kadek counters with a low kick, right behind Maruo 's knee.
Maruo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maruo throws a looping overhand right but Kadek ducks down to avoid it.
Maruo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kadek.
Kadek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kadek shoots in looking for a takedown but Maruo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kadek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Maruo does no damage.
Kadek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maruo.
Maruo throws a lazy right hand but Kadek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maruo backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maruo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kadek.
Maruo takes one to the chin there.
Kadek goes for a double leg but Maruo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maruo continues to drive forward.
Maruo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kadek tries for a takedown but Maruo circles away easily
and Maruo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kadek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maruo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kadek shoots in looking for a takedown. Maruo tries to sprawl out of it but Kadek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maruo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maruo looks to land a combination. Kadek sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kadek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maruo.
Maruo misses with a wild body shot.
Kadek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maruo defends well and Kadek ends up having to push Maruo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maruo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maruo breaks the clinch.
Maruo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kadek wants to clinch up but Maruo keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kadek, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Maruo misses its intended target.
Kadek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maruo slaps away a takedown attempt from Kadek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaji Maruo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maruo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maruo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maruo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kadek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maruo tries to avoid it but Kadek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maruo to the ground. Maruo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maruo throws a body punch but Kadek moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maruo throws a jab when Kadek was well out of range.
Maruo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kadek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adam Kadek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maruo thuds a left hand into Kadek's body.
Maruo throws a series of punches but Kadek moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Maruo scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kadek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kadek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kadek looks for a takedown but Maruo sprawls well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maruo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaji Maruo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maruo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kadek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maruo misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Maruo does no damage.
Maruo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maruo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kadek.
Maruo misses with a left hand
and Kadek counters with an outside leg kick.
Kadek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kadek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maruo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kadek is controlling him well.
Maruo is not content to let Kadek control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kadek goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maruo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kadek but great work by Maruo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maruo stands up and beckons Kadek to his feet.
Maruo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maruo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kadek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maruo.
Kadek throws a series of strikes that have Maruo backpedaling.
Nice uppercut lands for Maruo. That snapped Kadek's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maruo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maruo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kadek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maruo but Maruo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maruo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maruo misses with the combination.
Maruo tries to bum rush Kadek with a series of wild strikes but Kadek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maruo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maruo keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Maruo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kadek.
Maruo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maruo misses with a wild combination.
Kadek stalks Maruo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maruo's face. Maruo staggers backwards, shaken.
Maruo swinging wildly here.
Kadek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maruo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kadek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maruo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kadek tests Maruo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kadek doesn't manage to clinch there - Maruo circles away.
Kadek blocks a jab.
Maruo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kadek counters with a good low kick that Maruo was not able to check.
Kadek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kadek throws a leg kick which misses Maruo's front leg but catches the back leg as Maruo tries to avoid it.
Maruo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kadek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maruo misses with a combination
and Kadek counters with a three punch combo that has Maruo backing up. Maruo nods at Kadek to acknowledge the strikes.
Kadek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maruo defends well and Kadek ends up having to push Maruo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maruo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maruo.
Maruo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kadek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Kadek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maruo backs up against the cage.
Kadek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maruo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Maruo misses.
Maruo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kadek lands a really nice looking cross but Maruo seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Maruo. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Kadek.
A punch combination from Maruo misses.
Maruo throws a series of punches but Kadek avoids them all with ease.
Kadek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kadek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maruo's waist but Maruo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kadek off to one side.
Adam Kadek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaji Maruo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maruo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kadek.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaji Maruo.
I've got Maruo 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaji Maruo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Python (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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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monty Python!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo throws a series of punches but Python avoids them all with ease.
Bravo clinches up against the cage.
Python is looking to control Bravo's arms but Bravo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Python has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python.
Python with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Python misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bravo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bravo misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Python - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bravo throws a punch but it's blocked by Python.
Python throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bravo.
Bravo has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
Bravo misses with the head strike.
Bravo working aggressively here.
Bravo misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bravo working aggressively here.
Python using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bravo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bravo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Python connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bravo's face.
It looks like Eddie Bravo has been cut.
Python misses with a punch to the body.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Python misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo working aggressively here.
Bravo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bravo has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bravo fails to land.
Bravo lands an uppercut.
Bravo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Python backwards.
Bravo working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bravo fails to land.
Python blocks an uppercut.
Python blocking some punches.
Python struggles to land a body shot inside as Bravo controls his hands.
Python missing with knees to the body.
Python landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bravo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Python blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Python lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Python landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Python has Bravo pushed against the cage.
Python blocking some punches.
Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bravo fails to land.
Bravo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Python blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bravo.
Python blocking some punches.
Python tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bravo has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
A shot in the inside from Bravo.
Python throws an elbow that misses.
Bravo throws a punch but it's blocked by Python.
Bravo misses with a punch on the inside.
Bravo throws a head punch that misses.
Bravo blocks an elbow strike.
Python misses with the head strike.
Bravo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Python works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bravo.
Bravo has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
Bravo misses with the head strike.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bravo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Python lands an elbow just above Bravo 's eye.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Python lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Python.
Bravo misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Python.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Python with a knee to the head.
Python lands an uppercut.
Python is trying to stall.
Python blocks an uppercut.
Python trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Bravo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bravo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Python tries to clinch up.
Bravo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Python tries to clinch
and Bravo counters with a straight right hand.
Bravo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bravo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bravo has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
Bravo lands a nice uppercut.
Bravo working aggressively here.
Python blocking some punches.
Bravo avoiding damage as Python throws knees to the body.
Python has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bravo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Python can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Python blocking some punches.
Bravo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bravo misses with the head strike.
Bravo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Bravo swings wildly with an uppercut but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Python stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Python misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bravo.
Bravo swings wildly with an uppercut but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo working aggressively here.
Bravo throws a head punch that misses.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Python lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Python lands a hook that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bravo managing to block the knees to the body from Python.
Bravo working aggressively here.
Python blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo misses with the head strike.
Python's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Python lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bravo.
Python lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Python working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bravo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bravo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Python putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bravo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bravos head.
Python trying to stall but Bravo improves his position.
Python misses with a body punch.
Python misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Python.
Monty Python seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throws a head punch that misses.
Python taking a breather.
Python tries a body shot but Bravo blocks it.
Python tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bravo avoids it.
Python is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bravo is keeping busy.
Python works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Python.
Python lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Python just leaning against Bravo, taking a breather.
Python tries to throw a body punch but Bravo avoids it by throwing Python back against the cage.
Python leaning his opponent against the cage.
Python lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bravo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Python lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
Python displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bravo up against the cage.
Python scores with a hook to the body.
Python connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bravo's face.
Bravo working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bravo as Python tries to tie him up.
Bravo misses with the head strike.
Python lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bravo's defenses.
Python is looking to control Bravo's arms but Bravo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Python has his back to the cage.
Bravo working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Python showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bravo's cut.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bravo clinches up against the cage.
Bravo letting Python take a breather here.
Bravo takes a shot to the head.
Bravo misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python.
Bravo throws a punch but it's blocked by Python.
Bravo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bravo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Python blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Python scores with a nice short uppercut.
Python blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Python.
Bravo throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python.
Bravo misses with some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Python lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Python pushes off an throws an elbow but Bravo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Python tries to land knees in the clinch but Bravo avoids the damage to the body.
Python stalls.
Python is trying to stall.
Python missing with knees to the body.
Python crunches a lovely knee into Bravo's ribcage.
Bravo misses with a punch on the inside.
Bravo misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Python.
Python goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bravo misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Python creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bravo as Python tries to tie him up.
Python can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
Python throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bravo blocks it with crossed arms.
Bravo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Python looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Python's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Python misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Python lands a damaging elbow.
Eddie Bravo's cut is getting worse.
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!
Python can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python tries a knee to the head but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo avoiding damage as Python throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo.
Python working aggressively here.
Python has a couple of punches blocked by Bravo.
Python blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bravo misses with some punches.
Bravo blocks a body shot from Python.
Python lands a hook that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Bravo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Python lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Python trying to land knees to the body.
Python swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bravo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bravo fails to land.
Python blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Eddie Bravo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Python.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Bravo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Monty Python!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rangi Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Dollar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rangi Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dollar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a combination
and Dollar counters with a stiff right hand.
Dollar misses with a looping right.
Dollar swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Dollar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dollar counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollar has a takedown stuffed.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dollar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch
and Dollar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dollar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dollar throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a leg kick but Dollar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith looks to land a combination but Dollar avoids it well.
Rangi Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Dollar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith looks winded!
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Smith misses.
Dollar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Dollar counter with a right hand.
Dollar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith wants to clinch
and Dollar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dollar tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dollar counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a double jab
letting Dollar counter with a right hand.
Smith is rocked!
Dollar misses with a looping left.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Dollar finish him?
Dollar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Dollar counters with a crisp right that sends Smith to the canvas! Dollar follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Dollar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Godfather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy The Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godfather's entrance music is The Godfather Theme Song. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Godfather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Timmy The Gun!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gun staying out of range there.
Godfather lands with a good body shot.
Godfather moves out of range as The Gun strikes.
Godfather moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Gun shoots in looking for a takedown but Godfather manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Gun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Godfather lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Godfather.
Godfather jabs at The Gun's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Godfather coming out on top.
The Gun throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Godfather tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Gun is in Godfather's guard.
Godfather 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.
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!
Godfather seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gun postures up in Godfather's guard and throws a big left but Godfather blocks it.
The Gun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godfather wants to sweep but no luck.
The Gun sitting in guard here, content to control.
Godfather has momentary wrist control but The Gun slips an elbow through the middle.
Godfather not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Gun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Godfather sprawls well. Godfather wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Gun gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Godfather misses with a hook. The Gun ducked under it nicely.
The Godfather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Gun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Godfather pinned against the cage. Godfather gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Godfather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy The Gun.
Godfather cracks a nice hook into The Gun's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godfather.
Godfather scores with a sloppy right hand. The Gun should have avoided that one.
Godfather thuds his right hand into The Gun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Godfather defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Gun.
Good exchange - Godfather coming out on top.
Godfather slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Godfather lands a big uppercut and The Gun crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but The Gun looks OK. Godfather waves The Gun back to his feet!
The Gun is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godfather works The Gun's body with a nice hook.
The Gun is still on wobbly legs! Can Godfather finish him?
The Gun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gun shoots in looking for a takedown. Godfather tries to sprawl out of it but The Gun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Godfather manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Gun seems to have recovered his senses.
The Gun throws a looping overhand right but Godfather ducks down to avoid it.
Godfather throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Gun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Godfather. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Godfather.
Godfather digs a good hook to The Gun's body.
A big left from The Gun misses.
The Gun looking to score a takedown here. Godfather is defending well but The Gun drives through and ends up in Godfather's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Godfather dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Godfather lands a nice shot that snaps The Gun's head back.
The Gun misses with a straight left.
A jab from Godfather misses.
Godfather stalks The Gun and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Gun's face. The Gun staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circling - The Gun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The Gun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Godfather circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godfather closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Gun is working for takedown but Godfather is calmly controlling the position for now.
Come on Godfather - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Gun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Godfather is defending well.
The Godfather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy The Gun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfather taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godfather creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Gun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Gun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Godfather throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Godfather scores with a shot to the side of The Gun's head.
The Gun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Godfather avoiding damage.
The Gun tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Godfather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Godfather.
Godfather displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Gun up against the cage.
The Gun looking for a takedown.
The Gun is looking for a takedown.
Godfather is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Gun can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Godfather.
Godfather throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Gun is breathing heavily.
Godfather is pushing The Gun up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Gun looking for a takedown.
The Gun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Godfather gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Godfather takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Godfather lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godfather pushes The Gun against the cage. Godfather is working some dirty boxing. Godfather pushes off with a quick right hook! The Gun goes down! The Gun tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Godfather moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Godfather!
Our winner, The Godfather, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ifarel Gregorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tahi Toru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ifarel Gregorian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ifarel Gregorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tahi Toru!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Tahi Toru has been cut.
Toru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gregorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Gregorian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toru is trying to maintain a safe position but Gregorian gets an underhook and turns Toru into the cage.
Good body shot from Gregorian.
Toru is looking to take this one to the mat.
A hook to the body from Gregorian.
Gregorian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Toru looks winded!
Gregorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toru backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toru leaves his chin hanging out and Gregorian seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Toru crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ifarel Gregorian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Am (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuji Nagata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuji Nagata has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Am!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yuji Nagata!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Am moves into the clinch.
Nagata is looking to control Am's arms but Am gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagata has his back to the cage.
Am can't find room to land a body shot as Nagata controls the action.
Am lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
Nagata misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata throws a head punch that misses.
Am has Nagata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Am.
Am prevents a body shot from Nagata.
Am can't find room to land a body shot as Nagata controls the action.
Am misses with a punch to the body.
Am tightens his grip and picks Nagata up, before dumping him to the ground. Nagata manages to land in guard.
Am controlling from the top position.
Am wants to control from the top but Nagata keeps moving.
Nagata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Am got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nagata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Am has managed to get both his arms back between Nagata's legs - danger averted.
Nagata isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Am stacks Nagata 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 Am!
Nagata is looking to reverse the position.
Nagata seems a little lost for a moment, as Am dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nagata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Am wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Am trying to control the action but Nagata is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Am has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nagata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Am off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Am is in bad spot here.
Am trying to get back to his feet but Nagata is in full control for now.
Nagata is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Am's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Am trying to get back to his feet but Nagata is in full control for now.
Nagata is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Am knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Am for a finish.
Am is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nagata working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Am preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nagata.
Nagata controlling well, preventing Am from escaping the position.
Nagata lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Nagata.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Nagata. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Am is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagata scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Am is looking for a way out.
Nagata throwing damaging strikes from the back! Am could be in trouble here!
Am is rocked!
Nagata doesn't have the hooks in and Am manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuji Nagata 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.
Nagata tried to score with a low kick but Am checks it.
Nagata throws a head kick that misses.
Am forces Nagata back against the cage and clinches.
Nagata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Am tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Am is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nagata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Am goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagata looking to throw knees to the head but Am is blocking nicely.
Nagata throws a head punch that misses.
Am tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Am back against the cage.
Am is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am can't find room to land a body shot as Nagata controls the action.
Nagata misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata.
Nagata prevents a body shot from Am.
Am doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagata taking a breather.
Nagata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Am's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nagata as Am tries to tie him up.
Am gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nagata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Am throws a strike but Nagata avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Am trying to move into half guard but instead Nagata has managed to sweep!
Nagata cracks Am with a solid left hand.
Nagata prevents Am from getting back to his feet.
Nagata postures up and lands a big shot to Am's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagata throws a big right hand that misses.
Am wants to stand up but Nagata is controlling him.
Nagata trying to control but Am is working from the bottom.
Nagata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nagata trying to control the position from guard on top but Am is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Am on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Am tries to get out of the position.
Nagata prevents Am from getting back to his feet.
Nagata trying to control the position from guard on top but Am is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Am is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Am.
Am dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Am.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Am.
Am tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Am managing to block the knees to the body from Nagata.
Nagata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Am misses with the head strike.
Am is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Am tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Am misses with a punch on the inside.
Am lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Am struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagata controls his hands.
Am lands with a light punch inside.
Nagata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Am throws a head punch that misses.
Nagata tries to throw a body punch but Am avoids it by throwing Nagata back against the cage.
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Am.
Am throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagatas head.
Nagata blocks an uppercut.
Am gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Am is working away from the top position though.
Nagata actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Am 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. This is the final round!
Nagata swings for the body but Am moves out of range.
Nagata tries to keep at a distance but Am has taken the fight into the clinch.
Am tries a body shot but Nagata blocks it.
Am misses with a hook to the ribs.
Am tries to work over Nagata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Am prevents a body shot from Nagata.
Am scores with a hook to the body.
Am tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata is trying to push Am away but Am has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nagata prevents a body shot from Am.
Am controlling the action here for a moment.
Nagata looking to throw knees to the head but Am is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagata is trying to break the clinch but Am is controlling him.
Am lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nagata fails to land.
Am misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Am.
Nagata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Am has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sam Am has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagata looking to stall.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata.
Am turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nagata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Am wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagata keeps working.
Yuji Nagata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagata struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagata tries to buck Am off but Am is having none of it.
Am throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Am happy to just control the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice shot by Nagata.
Nagata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Am clinches with his opponent.
Am fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Am blocks a body shot from Nagata.
Nagata swings wildly with an uppercut but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
Am misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagata taking a breather.
Nagata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Am lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Am tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Am back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Am creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagata is trying to maintain a safe position but Am gets an underhook and turns Nagata into the cage.
Am tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Am trying to land knees to the body.
Am looking for a takedown.
Nagata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Am has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Am can't find room to land a body shot as Nagata controls the action.
Am working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Am lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
Am misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Am has him pressed against the cage.
Am tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Am lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagata tries to throw a body punch but Am avoids it by throwing Nagata back against the cage.
Am has Nagata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nagata misses with a punch to the body.
Am tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Am back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Am lands a right hand.
Nagata misses with a body punch.
Am tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Am.
Nagata misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata tries a body shot but Am blocks it.
Am misses with the head strike.
Nagata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Am showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Am has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Am!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ren Hitogoroshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitogoroshi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crooked by Bassbin Twins. Mason Storm will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ren Hitogoroshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Storm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitogoroshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Hitogoroshi moves into range and clinches up with Storm.
Storm blocks an elbow strike.
Hitogoroshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hitogoroshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Storm won't allow it.
Storm keeps control of Hitogoroshi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitogoroshi.
Storm stalling in the clinch.
Hitogoroshi misses with some punches.
Storm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitogoroshis head.
Hitogoroshi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Storm.
A frustrated look appears on Hitogoroshi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hitogoroshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi stalling the fight.
Storm tries to work over Hitogoroshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hitogoroshi 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.
Hitogoroshi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hitogoroshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Hitogoroshi's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitogoroshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Storm has double underhooks.
Storm has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hitogoroshi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Storm can turn it around.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Storm blocking some punches.
Storm pushes Hitogoroshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hitogoroshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitogoroshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hitogoroshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitogoroshi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hitogoroshi misses with some punches.
Storm prevents Hitogoroshi from breaking the clinch.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hitogoroshi's elbow.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hitogoroshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hitogoroshi wants to break free but Storm has control.
Storm stalling.
Hitogoroshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitogoroshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries a body shot but Hitogoroshi blocks it.
Hitogoroshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike.
Hitogoroshi misses with a body punch.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Storm prevents a body shot from Hitogoroshi.
Storm trying to stall but Hitogoroshi improves his position.
A short right from Hitogoroshi.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Hitogoroshi misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Storm.
Hitogoroshi blocks a body shot from Storm.
Hitogoroshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitogoroshi throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hitogoroshi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hitogoroshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Hitogoroshi misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitogoroshi.
Storm working aggressively here.
Hitogoroshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hitogoroshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hitogoroshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Storm gets through Hitogoroshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Hitogoroshi controls the action.
Hitogoroshi taking a breather.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Hitogoroshi is blocking nicely.
Storm effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Hitogoroshi can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Storm has Hitogoroshi pushed against the cage.
Hitogoroshi has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Hitogoroshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
Hitogoroshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Storm tries to stall but Hitogoroshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Storm blocks a body shot from Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm misses with some punches.
Hitogoroshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Storm - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hitogoroshi controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Storm 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Storm misses with a hook.
Hitogoroshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hitogoroshi clinches with his opponent.
Storm avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitogoroshi.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Mason Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitogoroshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm lands a damaging elbow.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but Hitogoroshi blocks with his arms.
Hitogoroshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitogoroshi prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Storm as the two fighters clinch.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Hitogoroshi misses with the head strike.
Hitogoroshi misses with a punch to the body.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi has had enough of the clinch but Storm keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi blocking some punches.
Storm is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Storm in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hitogoroshi tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Hitogoroshi wants to break free but Storm has control.
Hitogoroshi looking to stall.
Hitogoroshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hitogoroshi throws a head punch that misses.
Hitogoroshi working aggressively here.
Hitogoroshi throws a head punch that misses.
Hitogoroshi misses with the head strike.
Storm is looking to control Hitogoroshi's arms but Hitogoroshi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Storm has his back to the cage.
Storm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hitogoroshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitogoroshi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Storm up against the cage.
Hitogoroshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitogoroshi has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitogoroshi.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hitogoroshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hitogoroshi taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hitogoroshi.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitogoroshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitogoroshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Hitogoroshi tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Hitogoroshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Storm has double underhooks.
Hitogoroshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hitogoroshi.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hitogoroshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Hitogoroshi works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Hitogoroshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Hitogoroshi trying to control the position but instead, Storm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hitogoroshi into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hitogoroshi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hitogoroshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Hitogoroshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hitogoroshi manages to break the clinch.
Hitogoroshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Storm, pushing him back against the cage.
Hitogoroshi trying to stall but Storm improves his position.
Storm lands a shot to the body.
Hitogoroshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Storm has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitogoroshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hitogoroshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitogoroshi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Hitogoroshi breaks from the clinch.
Hitogoroshi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Hitogoroshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Hitogoroshi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hitogoroshi stuns Storm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Storm takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Storm misses.
Hitogoroshi drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
Hitogoroshi taking a breather.
Hitogoroshi tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hitogoroshi cracks Storm with a nice body shot.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitogoroshi.
Storm misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitogoroshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hitogoroshi clinches with his opponent.
Hitogoroshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitogoroshi misses with a punch to the body.
Hitogoroshi lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hitogoroshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitogoroshis head.
Hitogoroshi tries to circle away but Storm has him pinned against the cage.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitogoroshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hitogoroshi.
Storm is rocked!
Storm is struggling to control the position.
Storm is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitogoroshi finish him?
A short left from Storm.
Hitogoroshi has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm seems to have recovered his senses.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm pushes Hitogoroshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hitogoroshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Hitogoroshi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm blocks a body shot from Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi is trying to break free.
Hitogoroshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hitogoroshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitogoroshi working hard to break the clinch.
Hitogoroshi wants to stall.
Hitogoroshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitogoroshi throws a head punch that misses.
Hitogoroshi drops Storm onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Storm is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hitogoroshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Storm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hitogoroshi trying to control the position but instead, Storm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hitogoroshi into the cage.
Storm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hitogoroshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm is trying to stall.
Hitogoroshi blocks a body shot from Storm.
Hitogoroshi blocking some punches.
Storm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hitogoroshi taking a breather.
Hitogoroshi prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm blocks a body shot from Hitogoroshi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitogoroshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hitogoroshi blocking some punches.
Hitogoroshi blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Storm.
Hitogoroshi blocking some punches.
Storm looking to slow down the pace here.
Hitogoroshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Hitogoroshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hitogoroshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hitogoroshi tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Hitogoroshi back against the cage.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hitogoroshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Hitogoroshi working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitogoroshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hitogoroshi tries to circle away but Storm has him pinned against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ren Hitogoroshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hitogoroshi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Hitogoroshi!
Our winner, Ren Hitogoroshi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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219 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lance Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren McCarty!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCarty.
It looks like Lance Bishop has been cut.
McCarty has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McCarty scores with a leg kick.
McCarty wants to slow Bishop down by chopping away at his legs.
Bishop gets the takedown into side control.
Bishop looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bishop tries for a kimura but McCarty is defending well.
McCarty parries the strikes from Bishop easily there. Bishop is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McCarty to escape.
Bishop wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCarty, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from Bishop are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop working the ground and pound but McCarty is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is trying to get an arm triangle but McCarty is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Bishop'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.
Bishop is trying to get an arm triangle but McCarty is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCarty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCarty is trying to control Bishop's posture but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bishop tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarty prevents Bishop from moving into mount.
McCarty avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bishop.
Bishop throws an elbow but McCarty slips to the side and avoids it well.
McCarty tries to buck Bishop off but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McCarty managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bishop.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McCarty struggling a bit here.
McCarty is trying to get back to half guard.
Bishop tries for a kimura but McCarty is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCarty, who protects the arm well.
Bishop tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McCarty is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bishop goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCarty rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bishop's guard! Nice work there by McCarty!
Bishop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bishop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bishop keeping full guard, as McCarty tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCarty stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
McCarty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bishop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCarty trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCarty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bishop looking for a guillotine here but McCarty defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarty passes Bishop's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Bishop's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCarty connects with a leg kick. Bishop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by McCarty.
McCarty lands with an overhand left.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bishop.
McCarty is trying to get back to half guard.
Bishop is trying to get an arm triangle but McCarty is defending well.
McCarty wants to control but Bishop postures up.
Bishop misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bishop working the ground and pound but McCarty is defending the strikes.
Bishop throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bishop wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCarty, who protects the arm well.
Bishop looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty prevents Bishop from improving position.
Bishop creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McCarty sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bishop misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bishop is trying to get an arm triangle but McCarty is defending well.
Bishop misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bishop fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on McCarty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarty might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bishop haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on McCarty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarty tries to improve position but can't.
Bishop tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bishop creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McCarty sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bishop lands an elbow.
Lance Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarty managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bishop.
Bishop working away.
Bishop thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bishop working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty is looking to regain half guard here but Bishop keeps moving and retains side control.
Bishop fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McCarty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCarty is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
McCarty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bishop.
McCarty is trying to control but can't.
Bishop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bishop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCarty's head.
Bishop seems to be working for a kimura but McCarty defends the submission attempt.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but McCarty is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop is trying to work for a kimura but McCarty is defending well.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarty can do to turn this around?
Bishop is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McCarty is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lance Bishop!
Lance Bishop made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Scooby told me it would be easy, but not THIS easy... wimp'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rouge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alex Rouge enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Rouge!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rouge throws a sloppy head kick and Oketch moves out of range easily.
Alex Rouge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oketch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rouge on his heels. He'll look to pass Rouge's guard now, I'm sure.
Oketch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oketch slips nicely into half guard.
Oketch is nestled in close to Rouge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oketch content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rouge is looking for a sweep. Oketch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oketch has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Rouge is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vincent Oketch!
Vincent Oketch retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Vincent Oketch 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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