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BFT-328: Nog vs Blaylock PPV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranu Tedja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Manole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 Sydney, Ranu Tedja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marius Manole!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tedja gets tackled into the cage by Manole. Manole maintains the clinch.
Manole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tedja has him pressed against the cage.
Manole tries to break free but Tedja pushes him back against the cage.
Tedja tries to land knees in the clinch but Manole avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Manole.
A frustrated look appears on Manole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tedja is stalling here.
Manole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tedja's efforts to push away.
Manole lands an elbow that stopped Tedja in his tracks for a moment.
Manole looking to slow down the pace here.
Tedja turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tedja is looking to take a break and control but Manole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tedja tries for a kimura but Manole is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Tedja politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tedja prefers to stall for the moment though.
Manole tries to escape but Tedja is in control.
Tedja tries for a kimura but Manole is defending well.
Tedja stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Manole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tedja moves into full guard.
Manole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tedja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tedja is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manole has control of Tedja's left arm, preventing Tedja from doing any damage.
Tedja postures up.
Tedja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tedja drops back looking for a leg! Manole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manole manages to kick Tedja off! Tedja jumps back into Manole's guard.
Tedja wants to pass the guard but Manole is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tedja trying to control the position from guard on top but Manole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tedja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manole's guard.
Tedja stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Manole darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tedja is staying active underneath Manole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tedja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tedja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tedja has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Manole has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tedja has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Manole regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tedja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Tedja'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.
Tedja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tedja won't allow Manole to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tedja is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ranu Tedja wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Manole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tedja checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranu Tedja dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manole tried to score with a low kick but Tedja checks it.
Manole thumps Tedja with a low kick.
Marius Manole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tedja closes the distance and pushes Manole back into the cage.
Tedja is looking to break free of the clinch but Manole has double underhooks.
Manole lands a nice knee to the body.
Manole gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tedja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tedja wants to sweep but no luck.
Tedja is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Manole presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Manole is pressed up against the cage. Tedja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manole down to the mat. Manole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tedja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tedja, as that shot connected.
Tedja clinches up against the cage.
Tedja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tedja pulls Manole into guard.
Manole won't allow Tedja to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manole would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tedja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tedja is tightening it up a little... Manole has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Manole reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Manole taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tedja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ranu Tedja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ned Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Mega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mega's choice of entrance music: Black and Yellow. Max Mega has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ned Alonso's chin.
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Mega!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alonso throws a combination that misses
and Mega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alonso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mega counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alonso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alonso keeping moving, preventing Mega from controlling successfully.
Mega is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alonso is keeping the position for now.
Alonso looking for a sweep. Not yet Alonso, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Max Mega.
Alonso throws a big shot that misses.
Mega shoots in looking for a takedown. Alonso tries to sprawl out of it but Mega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alonso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alonso throws the left hand but Mega avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega moves away from the strike by Alonso.
Alonso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alonso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mega decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alonso's guard.
Mega stays in close to Alonso's body and controls the position.
Mega trying to control the position from guard on top but Alonso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alonso keeping full guard, as Mega tries to pass.
Mega passes into half guard.
Alonso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alonso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alonso seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alonso working over Mega with some ground and pound. Mega looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alonso lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alonso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mega's head.
Alonso is trying to control. Mega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alonso throwing shots but Mega is blocking nicely.
Alonso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mega is trying to get back to full guard.
Mega is trying to stand up here but Alonso is controlling him well.
Alonso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mega with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mega tries to kick Alonso off but Alonso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alonso lands with a punch from half guard.
Alonso stops Mega from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Alonso.
Alonso prevents Mega from standing back up.
Mega slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mega wants to get back to his feet but Alonso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso trying to control but Mega is working from the bottom.
Alonso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mega is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alonso 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.
Mega working for submissions but it's allowed Alonso to get to half guard.
Mega wants to control but Alonso is keeping busy.
Alonso trying to control the action but Mega is working from the bottom.
Alonso prevents Mega from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mega wants to control but Alonso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mega can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alonso is trying to control. Mega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alonso throws a series of punches but Mega avoids them all with ease.
Mega defending well as Alonso loads up on a big left hand.
Alonso throws a hook but Mega blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Alonso.
Mega scores with a three punch combo!
Alonso misses with a series of wild punches.
Alonso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Alonso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alonso throws a series of punches but Mega moves out of range.
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 Ned Alonso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alonso swinging wildly here.
Alonso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mega manages to avoid it.
Mega scores with a punch to the head.
Mega is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alonso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alonso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mega counters with a left and a right that stings Alonso.
Alonso fails to land with a series of punches.
Alonso dives in for a single leg takedown but Mega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alonso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alonso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alonso is working for takedown but Mega is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mega has Alonso pressed against the cage, preventing Alonso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alonso swings wildly with an uppercut but Mega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alonso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alonso is looking to break free of the clinch but Mega has double underhooks.
Alonso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alonso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alonso wants to break free but Mega has control.
Mega has Alonso pressed against the cage, preventing Alonso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alonso.
Alonso has had enough of the clinch but Mega keeps him there for the moment.
Alonso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alonso is trying to break free.
Mega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alonso or not.
Alonso is trying to break the clinch but Mega has him pressed against the cage.
Alonso has had enough of the clinch but Mega keeps him there for the moment.
Alonso wants to get back to striking at distance but Mega won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Alonso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alonso tries to circle away but Mega has him pinned against the cage.
Mega has had enough of the clinch but Alonso keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso is trying to break the clinch but Mega has him pressed against the cage.
Alonso misses with some punches.
Alonso wants to break free but Mega has control.
Alonso is trying to force a seperation but Mega has the dominant position.
Mega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alonso has him pressed against the cage.
Alonso is trying to break free.
Alonso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mega tries to score a body lock takedown but Alonso shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ned Alonso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mega.
Alonso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mega content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mega is trying to break free.
Mega keeps control of Alonso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alonso manages to break the clinch.
Alonso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Alonso.
Alonso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alonso throws a jab when Mega was well out of range.
Ned Alonso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alonso throws out a powerful jab.
Alonso throws a nice looking combination but Mega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mega ducks under a wild hook from Alonso.
Mega darts in looking for a takedown but Alonso gets double underhooks and turns Mega into the cage.
Alonso wants to break free but Mega has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Alonso 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alonso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alonso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Alonso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A right-left combo lands from Alonso.
Alonso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alonso throws a right hand that Mega ducks under and follows up with a left that Mega also avoids with ease.
Alonso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mega counters with a two punch combo.
Alonso scores with a one two! Mega had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mega shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mega showed some decent athleticism there.
Mega throwing shots but Alonso is blocking nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alonso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alonso.
Max Mega has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega trying to control the position from guard on top but Alonso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alonso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alonso trying to control the position.
Alonso wants to sweep here but Mega controlling him for the moment.
Alonso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alonso throwing strikes but missing.
Mega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alonso.
Alonso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mega's guard.
Alonso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mega keeps working.
Alonso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mega wants to get back to his feet.
Alonso lands with a punch from half guard.
Mega wants to control but Alonso is keeping busy.
Mega is looking to escape.
Alonso lands with a punch from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alonso is trying to control. Mega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mega manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Alonso keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Alonso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alonso swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mega fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alonso sprawls well initially but Mega persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mega stands up and beckons Alonso to join him on the feet.
Alonso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mega counters with a left and a right that stings Alonso.
Alonso misses the shot to the body.
Mega slips a jab and a cross from Alonso.
Alonso misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alonso. Mega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alonso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mega circles away quickly and effectively.
Alonso digs a good body shot into Mega's ribs.
Ned Alonso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alonso shoots in for a takedown but Mega shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alonso misses with a shot to the body
and Mega counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mega working Alonso over with strikes.
Mega works his way into side control.
Alonso is trying to control Mega's posture but Mega avoids it.
Mega works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mega tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alonso's legs.
Max Mega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alonso can't do much from the bottom here.
Alonso parries the strikes from Mega easily there. Mega is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alonso to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mega lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Alonso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mega tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Mega.
I think Alonso 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ned Alonso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Enki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vin Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vin Diesel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Master Enki's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Master Enki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vin Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enki lands a really nice looking cross but Diesel seems unphased.
Enki misses with a straight left.
A combination from Enki does no damage.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Enki keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Enki both land. Nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Enki.
Enki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Diesel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Enki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diesel scrambles back to his feet.
Diesel wants to clinch but Enki slips to the side
and Enki counters with a series of strikes. Diesel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vin Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Enki keeps it at a distance.
Diesel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Enki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Enki avoids the head kick by Diesel.
Enki swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Enki avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Enki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel throws a poor cross that misses
and Enki counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Enki.
Diesel swings for the body but Enki moves out of range.
Enki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diesel rushes Enki and presses him up against the cage.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Enki lands a left hand.
Diesel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the head but Enki blocks with his arms.
Enki misses with an elbow strike.
Enki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enki is working for takedown but Diesel is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Enki blocks it with crossed arms.
Enki stalling the fight.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diesel lands a knee to the head.
Enki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Enki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diesel is defending well for now.
Diesel blocks an elbow strike from Enki.
A hook to the body from Enki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enki.
Enki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Enki is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Enki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Enki controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Enki.
Enki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Enki controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Enki is keeping the position for now.
Enki looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Master Enki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Enki throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.
Enki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Enki misses.
Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Enki.
Diesel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diesel darts in trying to clinch
and Enki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Enki circles away.
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Enki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Enki throws an elbow but misses.
Enki blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Enki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Enki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Enki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diesel rushes Enki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Enki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vin Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Enki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Master Enki has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enki takes a shot to the head.
Enki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Enki working away.
Diesel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Enki is controlling him well.
Enki trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Enki 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.
Enki working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Enki is just content to waste time from the top position. Diesel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Enki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diesel regains half guard.
Enki decides to stand up.
Enki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki lands a jab to the nose.
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Enki lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Vin Diesel has been cut.
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!
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Enki is trying to break the clinch but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Enki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diesel avoids a wild elbow strike from Enki.
Enki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Enki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Enki pulls Diesel into guard.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel looking to sit in guard and control but Enki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enki 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.
Enki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diesel controls Enki momentarily but Enki frees himself.
Enki won't allow Diesel to get back to his feet.
Enki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diesel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diesel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diesel!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Enki to his feet.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Master Enki is winning the standup battle so far.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Enki throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Enki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Enki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Enki misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diesel tries to clinch there but Enki circles away.
Enki misses the shot to the body.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vin Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Enki throws a right hand that Diesel ducks under and follows up with a left that Diesel also avoids with ease.
Diesel throws a jab when Enki was well out of range.
Diesel wants to clinch
and Enki counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Enki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Diesel tries to clinch but Enki moves out of range.
Enki lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Enki circles away.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Enki circles away.
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut
and Enki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diesel is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki dodges the punch combination from Diesel.
Diesel throws a chopping leg kick but Enki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Enki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Diesel moves away from the strike by Enki.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Enki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Diesel misses the target.
Enki misses with a series of wild punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Enki.
Diesel rushes Enki and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Enki throws a low kick but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Enki has time to react.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Master Enki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enki tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diesel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Enki tries to pull guard but Diesel won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel tries a knee to the head but Enki blocks it.
Diesel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel swings for the body but Enki moves out of range.
Enki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Enki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enki misses with a double jab
and Diesel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Enki tries to bum rush Diesel with a series of wild strikes but Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diesel lands a big head kick that sends Enki tumbling to the mat! Diesel takes a step backwards and waves Enki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Enki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel seems to be stalking Enki here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Enki drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vin Diesel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cage Theme. Locke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Star Wars - Imperial March. 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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201 lbs
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43
198 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cage.
Cage cracks Locke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Locke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Locke is out of range.
Cage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Locke avoids the head kick by Cage.
Cage feints and then cracks Locke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Locke down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range.
Cage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage tries to clinch but Locke moves out of range.
A punch combination from Cage misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Locke down.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Cage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Locke moves out of range as Cage throws a body kick.
A big left from Cage misses.
Cage misses with a lunging right hand
and Locke counters with a single leg into guard. Cage didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Locke from controlling successfully.
Locke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cage haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Locke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cage's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cage trying to control but Locke postures up.
Locke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Locke is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Locke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cage is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke preventing the sweep.
Locke wants to pass the guard but Cage is keeping the position.
Cage trying to control the position.
Locke looking to pass the guard.
Cage trying to keep a closed guard but Locke is proving a slippery customer.
Cage keeping full guard, as Locke tries to pass.
Cage controlling Locke's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnny Cage has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage scores with a sloppy right hand. Locke should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Locke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Locke blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that round.
That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cage looks to land a body kick but Locke moved away.
Cage takes the fight into the clinch.
Locke tries for a takedown but Cage manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Cage.
Locke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Locke avoids it.
Cage working aggressively here.
Cage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Locke is defending well for now.
Locke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Locke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Locke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke avoids a wild elbow strike from Cage.
Cage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Locke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Locke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Locke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Locke avoiding damage as Cage throws knees to the body.
Cage lands an uppercut.
Locke turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage struggling a bit here.
Locke is looking to take a break and control but Cage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Locke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Locke wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Locke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Locke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Locke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cage rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Locke's guard! Nice work there by Cage!
Cage content to stall in guard here.
Cage won't allow Locke to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Locke looking for subs off his back but Cage has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cage perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Locke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Locke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cage uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cage throws the kick towards the body but Locke avoids it.
Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage is looking to land body kicks.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cage forces Locke back against the cage and clinches.
Cage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Locke working hard to break the clinch.
Cage controlling the action here for a moment.
Cage lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Locke in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Locke is looking for a takedown.
Locke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cage has control of Locke's left arm, preventing Locke from doing any damage.
Locke preventing the sweep.
Locke wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
John Locke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Locke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Locke was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cage misses with a wild body shot.
Locke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cage.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Cage cracks Locke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cage.
Cage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Locke at a distance.
Cage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage throws the kick towards the body but Locke avoids it.
Cage misses with a shot to the body
and Locke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cage won't be happy with that.
Locke wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cage is trying to control Locke's posture but Locke avoids it.
Locke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Locke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Locke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cage, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cage!
After winning the bout, Johnny Cage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucjan Anielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peekay Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Noise Won't Stop as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
185 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
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195 lbs
30 - 30 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lucjan Anielski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peekay Williams!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a body kick.
Anielski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Williams cracks Anielski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anielski as he avoids it easily.
Williams takes a swing at Anielski's ribcage but misses.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anielski.
Anielski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Anielski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams cracks Anielski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Anielski.
Anielski throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anielski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anielski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Anielski sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anielski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anielski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anielski defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Anielski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams connects with a right hand. Anielski shakes it off.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anielski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Anielski drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anielski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anielski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Williams is in Anielski's guard.
Anielski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams trying to control but Anielski is working from the bottom.
Anielski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anielski wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Anielski blocks nicely.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Anielski sees coming a mile off.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anielski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anielski blocks a jab.
Anielski slips a jab from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Anielski's belly button to the back.
Anielski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anielski takes one on the button.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anielski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucjan Anielski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams throws a series of punches but Anielski avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Anielski misses the target.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Anielski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anielski but Anielski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lucjan Anielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peekay Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Anielski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anielski moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Anielski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anielski counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anielski misses with the combination.
Anielski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Anielski counters with a solid body kick.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams lands with a cross.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Anielski counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anielski moves away.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Anielski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Anielski's ribs.
Williams tries to move into range but Anielski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peekay Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anielski tries a head kick but it misses.
Anielski staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Anielski with an uppercut!
Williams scores with a jab. Anielski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams throws a leg kick but Anielski sees it coming and moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but Anielski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Anielski won't allow it.
Anielski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Anielski.
Anielski stalling.
Anielski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anielski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anielski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anielski has him pressed against the cage.
Anielski tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Anielski digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Anielski scores a nice knee to the body.
Anielski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Anielski - that landed with a thud.
Anielski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lucjan Anielski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anielski moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams looks to throw a body kick
and Anielski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anielski.
It looks like Anielski has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Anielski ducks down to avoid it.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Anielski moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Anielski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Anielski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Anielski.
Anielski staying out of range there.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams misses with a hook
and Anielski counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anielskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lucjan Anielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peekay Williams.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anielski. Anielski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anielski tries to clinch up.
Anielski throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Anielski.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Anielski tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anielski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Williams misses.
Anielski wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anielski can pounce on him.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Anielski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anielski.
Peekay Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Anielski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Anielski moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams connects with a jab.
Anielski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anielski scores with a three punch combo!
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anielski.
Williams is looking to chop away at Anielski's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lucjan Anielski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Anielski slips under a jab.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Anielski slips under a jab.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Anielski.
A lazy body kick from Williams
and Anielski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anielski. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anielski momentarily.
Anielski pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Anielski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Anielski has double underhooks.
Anielski keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anielski manages to break the clinch.
Anielski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Anielski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anielski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anielski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams throws the left hand but Anielski avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Anielski counters with a nice body shot.
Williams cracks Anielski with a good jab.
Williams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anielski!
Anielski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anielski is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws an elbow but Anielski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Williams trying to control the position but Anielski is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anielski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anielski wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anielski!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anielski tries to reverse the position but Williams maintains control.
Anielski is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Anielski is looking to get to half guard.
Anielski is working hard here to advance position.
Williams looking to finish Anielski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anielski!
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
Anielski really wants to buck Williams off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anielski?
Anielski tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anielski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peekay Williams.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peekay Williams!
A relieved looking Peekay Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanson has chosen Until The End as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanson needs to keep his hands up - Bronson had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters circling a little - Bronson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stanson wants to clinch up but Bronson keeps it at a distance.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Stanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bronson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bronson wants it to stay on the feet.
Stanson moves in looking to clinch but Bronson pushes him off.
Bronson throws a front kick aimed at Stanson's knee but Stanson avoids it well.
Stanson ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Bronson tests Stanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stanson shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense.
Bronson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stanson's head.
It looks like Brian Stanson has been cut.
Bronson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stanson takes a step back to recover.
Stanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bronson defends it nicely.
Charles Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Stanson.
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stanson on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bronson.
Stanson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stanson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stanson looks winded!
Bronson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stanson moves in looking to clinch but Bronson pushes him off.
Bronson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stanson.
Bronson rushes Stanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Stanson manages to break the clinch.
Stanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bronson defends it nicely.
Bronson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stanson's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stanson is rocked!
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bronson throws a leg kick which misses Stanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanson tries to avoid it.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stanson tries to work over Bronson's front leg with a kick but Bronson checks it.
Bronson cracks Stanson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stanson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bronson finish him?
Stanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Stanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bronson as he avoids it easily.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stanson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bronson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stanson. Bronson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson gave a mention to Tokyo United Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Tippin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Tippin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tippin misses with a straight left.
Obworth shoots in and gets a takedown into Tippin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tippin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Obworth defends well.
Tippin has his foot on Obworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obworth works his way back into a safe position though.
Obworth is in close to Tippin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tippin wants to sweep but no luck.
Tippin looking to control.
Obworth 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tippin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obworth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tippin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obworth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Obworth with a nice head shot there.
Tippin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tippin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Tippin has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tippin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Obworth defends well.
Obworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tippin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obworth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tippin's head.
Tippin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obworth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Obworth throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obworth won't allow Tippin to sweep him here.
Tippin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Obworth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tippin's head.
Obworth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth lands a couple of elbows.
Obworth landing some decent shots from guard.
Tippin looking for a sweep. Not yet Tippin, not yet.
Tippin working for a triangle but Obworth defends it easily.
Obworth landing with the ground and pound.
Obworth is in close to Tippin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obworth scoring with some ground and pound.
Tippin is rocked!
Obworth gets to his feet and stands over Tippin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tippin felt that one! Obworth unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tippin from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Obworth!
Jacob Obworth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong has chosen Nobody Nobody as his entrance music. Buster Hymen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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257 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
15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Hymen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hymen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jong throws a body punch but Hymen moves out of range.
Jong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hymen throws a head kick that misses.
Hymen lands a left and a right that send Jong crashing to the mat, dazed. Hymen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hymen pushes Jong away with a front kick.
Jong tries to land a front kick but Hymen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hymen feints a jab and as Jong dips his head, Hymen unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Jong right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Jong falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Hymen smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Buster Hymen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Blaylock's choice of entrance music: Alive. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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30
260 lbs
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279 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mookie Blaylock!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blaylock punishes Rodrigo Nogueira's body with a nice straight punch.
Blaylock swings widly with a right hand
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blaylock is pressing down on Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blaylock keeping full guard, as Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass.
Blaylock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Blaylock keeps moving.
Blaylock wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Blaylock keeps moving.
Rodrigo Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaylock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira won't allow Blaylock to sweep him here.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaylock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blaylock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blaylock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blaylock!
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Blaylock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to buck Blaylock off but Blaylock is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock working away.
Rodrigo Nogueira being controlled for a moment.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blaylock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blaylock tries to pass to full mount but Rodrigo Nogueira defends it.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blaylock pulls his head out easily.
Blaylock controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blaylock pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to stand.
Blaylock stalling.
Blaylock is thwarting Rodrigo Nogueira's attempts to control the position.
Blaylock wants to take a breather but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it.
Blaylock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to control but Blaylock passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rodrigo Nogueira defending against the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to improve his position.
Rodrigo Nogueira can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blaylock.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a sweep but Blaylock has passed into full mount! Oh no!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaylock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to escape.
Blaylock prevents Rodrigo Nogueira from getting the reversal.
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 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodrigo Nogueira defending well as Blaylock loads up on a big left hand.
Blaylock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaylock throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaylock.
A clash of legs there as Rodrigo Nogueira blocks the low kick.
Blaylock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigo Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blaylock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blaylock!
Blaylock manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to control Blaylock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodrigo Nogueira avoid being mounted?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo Nogueira is staying active underneath Blaylock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Blaylock content to control rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mookie Blaylock hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Blaylock throws a right hand that Rodrigo Nogueira ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigo Nogueira also avoids with ease.
Blaylock tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Blaylock lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigo Nogueira.
Blaylock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaylock lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to drag Blaylock to the mat but Blaylock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Blaylock.
Blaylock stops a takedown attempt from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blaylock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blaylock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips a jab from Blaylock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira dodges the punch combination from Blaylock.
Blaylock lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigo Nogueira off balance momentarily.
Blaylock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blaylock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control from half guard but Blaylock is working away.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working for a kimura but Blaylock is defending it quite comfortably.
Blaylock has a hand on Rodrigo Nogueira's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rodrigo Nogueira takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock is looking to improve his position but Rodrigo Nogueira isn't that keen on the idea.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaylock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blaylock wants to control from the top but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Blaylock pushes his legs off easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blaylock defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Blaylock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodrigo Nogueira dodges the punch combination from Blaylock.
Blaylock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodrigo Nogueira. That did some damage!
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaylock cracks Rodrigo Nogueira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigo Nogueira walks into a straight right hand from Blaylock.
Blaylock tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Blaylock throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigo Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock jabs Rodrigo Nogueira right on the nose. Rodrigo Nogueira blinks but takes it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaylock.
Blaylock misses with a combination
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a single leg into guard. Blaylock didn't expect that.
Blaylock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses.
Blaylock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blaylock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get himself to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blaylock trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo Nogueira has an active guard here but Blaylock has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Blaylock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to hold on to Blaylock's head to control him but Blaylock postures up.
Blaylock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Blaylock seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mookie Blaylock was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A head kick misses from Blaylock.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaylock.
Mookie Blaylock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Blaylock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is getting worse.
Blaylock misses with a kick to the body.
Blaylock takes a swing at Rodrigo Nogueira's ribcage but misses.
Blaylock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blaylock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Blaylock misses.
A cross from Blaylock lands.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to keep at a distance but Blaylock has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaylock pushes Rodrigo Nogueira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaylock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodrigo Nogueira or not.
Blaylock scores with a hook to the body.
Blaylock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blaylock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Blaylock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Blaylock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blaylock digs a right hand underneath Rodrigo Nogueira's ribcage. Rodrigo Nogueira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaylock digs a right hand underneath Rodrigo Nogueira's ribcage. Rodrigo Nogueira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blaylock pushes Rodrigo Nogueira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaylock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jeez, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mookie Blaylock!
Mookie Blaylock is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mookie Blaylock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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