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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Gustilo (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marvin Gustilo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to clinch up but Gustilo circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz drives through with a takedown into Gustilo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gustilo looking to control.
Diaz postures up in Gustilo's guard and throws a big left but Gustilo blocks it.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gustilo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustilo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gustilo looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustilo, not yet.
Gustilo trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustilo wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustilo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustilo is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gustilo is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Gustilo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gustilo keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustilo controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
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.
Gustilo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz working for a triangle but Gustilo defends it easily.
Gustilo is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustilo defends well.
Gustilo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustilo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gustilo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gustilo controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Gustilo from controlling successfully.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gustilo wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Gustilo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gustilo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gustilo drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Gustilo off! Gustilo jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gustilo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustilo has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Gustilo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustilo has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Gustilo scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustilo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustilo defends it easily.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustilo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustilo defends well.
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!
Gustilo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gustilo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustilo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Gustilo pushes his legs off easily.
Gustilo stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Gustilo stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marvin Gustilo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gustilo wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustilo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Gustilo tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Gustilo looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustilo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gustilo looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Gustilo prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Gustilo wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gustilo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gustilo wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gustilo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Gustilo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Gustilo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gustilo landing punches.
Gustilo lands a heavy elbow.
Gustilo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Gustilo's attempts to control the action.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustilo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Diaz is rocked!
Gustilo has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustilo on the ground.
Gustilo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Gustilo working Diaz over with strikes here.
Gustilo looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Gustilo has a good base and remains in mount.
Gustilo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Gustilo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustilo is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gustilo extends the arm and Diaz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marvin Gustilo!
Marvin Gustilo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Monty Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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200 lbs
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182 lbs
10 - 18 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monty Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaffney connects with a leg kick. Ali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ali connects with a crisp jab.
Gaffney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ali counters with a crisp one two that drops Gaffney! Ali thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gaffney to his feet! Gaffney is in big trouble!
Gaffney is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaffney throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Gaffney is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Gaffney throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Gaffney shoots for a double leg takedown but Ali sprawls well. He's pushed Gaffney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gaffney glances at the clock... BAM! Ali nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Gaffney crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Gaffney is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monty Ali!
Monty Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Di Vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Whitecoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Whitecoat's choice of entrance music: Seven Nation Army. Axel Whitecoat has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Filippo Di Vaio's chin.
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171 lbs
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186 lbs
19 - 26 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Di Vaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Whitecoat!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitecoat misses with a straight right.
Di Vaio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Di Vaio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Axel Whitecoat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Whitecoat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Di Vaio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whitecoat looks to score with a jab to the body but Di Vaio is just out of range.
Di Vaio tries for a takedown but Whitecoat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Di Vaio looks for a takedown but Whitecoat sprawls well.
Di Vaio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitecoat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Whitecoat has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Whitecoat misses with an uppercut
and Di Vaio counters with a low kick, right behind Whitecoat 's knee.
A jab from Whitecoat misses.
Di Vaio moves out of range of the strikes.
Di Vaio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Whitecoat back to the cage. Di Vaio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitecoat catches Di Vaio napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Di Vaio to the canvas!
Di Vaio is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Whitecoat postures up in Di Vaio's guard and throws a big left but Di Vaio blocks it.
Oh Di Vaio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Di Vaio wants to stand and escape but Whitecoat is having none of it.
Di Vaio seems to have got his legs back now.
Whitecoat throwing strikes but missing.
Whitecoat scoring with some ground and pound.
Di Vaio looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Whitecoat is defending well. Di Vaio quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Whitecoat has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Di Vaio celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Filippo Di Vaio!
Filippo Di Vaio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hermio Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Witson (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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187 lbs
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201 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hermio Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johny Witson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Junior pushes Witson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Witson throws an elbow but it misses.
Junior breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Witson. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Witson tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Junior throws a left that rocks Witson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Junior dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Witson regain composure!
Witson is rocked!
It looks like Johny Witson has been cut.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Junior decides to stand back up.
Witson is still on wobbly legs! Can Junior finish him?
Witson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Witson seems to have recovered his senses.
Junior ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Witson's jaw. Witson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Junior does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hermio Junior!
A very excited looking Hermio Junior made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm fat. Duran is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hatebreed - Live for this. 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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262 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Umberto Duran!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy tries to clinch but Duran is having none of it.
Duran lands a nice hook to Boy's body. Boy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Duran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boy darts in looking for a takedown but Duran gets double underhooks and turns Boy into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy decides to pull guard.
Duran told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Duran controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duran won't allow Boy to sweep him here.
Duran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duran pushing down on Boy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran prevents Boy from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Duran seems content to control.
Boy tries to roll over but Duran keeps him under control.
Duran tries to stand and escape but Boy is controlling the position.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
Duran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Umberto Duran wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt - Duran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duran moves away from the strike by Boy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran lands a nice looking body shot.
Umberto Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boy somewhat.
Boy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boy shoots in and drives through. Duran sprawls well.
Boy tries to clinch there but Duran circles away.
Boy looks for a takedown but Duran sprawls well.
Duran tries to bum rush Boy with a series of wild strikes but Boy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duran tries to score with a low kick but Boy moves his leg out of the way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duran working hard to break the clinch.
Duran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duran stuffs the takedown.
Boy goes for a double leg but Duran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duran continues to drive forward.
Duran is trying to break free.
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boy checks a leg kick.
Duran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boy in his tracks.
Boy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duran defends well and Boy ends up having to push Duran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
Duran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Boy is trying to drag Duran to the mat but Duran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran misses with a low kick.
Boy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duran avoids it really well and circles away.
Duran slips a straight right by Boy.
Boy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duran pinned against the cage. Duran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duran looks to land a left hand but Boy moved out of range nicely.
Boy gets a takedown into half guard.
Boy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duran's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Umberto Duran will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
Boy dives in for a single leg takedown but Duran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duran defends well and Boy ends up having to push Duran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duran breaks from the clinch.
Duran lands with a nice body punch.
Boy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duran is fending him off so far but Boy persists. Nope, Duran circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran stuffs the takedown.
Boy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duran tries to avoid it but Boy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duran to the ground. Duran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boy has a takedown stuffed.
Duran feints a jab promting Boy to slip. Duran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boy avoids the body shot from Duran.
Duran drops Boy with a beautiful combination! Boy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Duran is looking for the KO!
It looks like Johnny Boy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boy.
Duran cracks Boy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Duran has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Boy to stand back up!
Boy is rocked!
Duran lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boy fails to land the takedown.
Umberto Duran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran cracks Boy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Boy falls backwards against the cage. Duran follows up with more strikes that drop Boy to his knees. Duran keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Boy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Duran!
An out of breath and clearly excited Umberto Duran thanked Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and January Kwiecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura comes to the cage accompanied by Seek and Destroy . This should be a great matchup!
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34
270 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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264 lbs
12 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, January Kwiecinski!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Kwiecinski both land. Nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of Kimura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kwiecinski stuffs the takedown attempt from Kimura. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Kimura has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kimura misses with a two punch combination.
Kwiecinski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kimura drives through with a takedown into Kwiecinski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kwiecinski's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimura maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kwiecinski could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kimura has cracked it and Kwiecinski is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Kimura!
A victorious Joe Kimura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Vimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazunori Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishii is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Imagine Dragons - Radioactive . 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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30
161 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
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165 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Vimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazunori Ishii!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vimes throws a right hand that Ishii ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishii also avoids with ease.
Ishii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ishii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Vimes.
Ishii avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Vimes misses.
Ishii blocks a jab.
Vimes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vimes misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vimes!
We've been told by Vimes's head coaches at The Shield that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vimes throws out the jab.
Vimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Ishii throws a right hand that Vimes ducks under and follows up with a left that Vimes also avoids with ease.
Ishii moves out of range of the strikes.
Vimes lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ishii.
Ishii moves into range and clinches up with Vimes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vimes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ishii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ishii manages to break the clinch.
Ishii misses with a hook. Vimes ducked under it nicely.
Ishii scores with a leg kick.
Ishii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vimes.
Ishii drops his hands momentarily and Vimes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ishii misses with a two punch combination.
Vimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vimes. Ishii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ishii clinches up with Vimes and pushes him back against the cage.
Vimes can't find room to land a body shot as Ishii controls the action.
Vimes wants to stall.
Ishii misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ishii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii misses with some punches.
Vimes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ishii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vimes is able to avoid easily.
Vimes tries to move into range but Ishii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ishii fails to land with a series of punches.
Vimes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ishii can pounce on him.
Vimes needs to keep his hands up - Ishii had a free shot at his head there.
Ishii misses with a low kick.
Vimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Ishii clobbers Vimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ishii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishii moves away.
Ishii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vimes scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vimes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ishii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vimes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ishii.
Ishii slips a jab from Vimes.
Ishii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vimes.
Vimes misses with a hook. Ishii ducked under it nicely.
Vimes works the jab nicely.
Vimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vimes lands a slapping body shot.
Vimes throws a shot from downtown. Ishii moves away and avoids it.
Vimes misses with a wild combination.
Ishii lands with a nice body punch.
Ishii throws a hook but Vimes avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Vimes does no damage.
Ishii tests Vimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vimes misses with a looping right.
A combination from Ishii does no damage.
Ishii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Ishii misses.
Ishii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vimes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vimes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vimes works the jab nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vimes ducks under a wild hook from Ishii.
Ishii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ishii throws a hook but Vimes blocks it.
Ishii forces Vimes back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazunori Ishii will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ishii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ishii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ishii throws a big shot that misses.
Ishii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vimes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ishii counters with a series of strikes. Vimes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ishii misses with a two punch combination.
Vimes lands with a nice body punch.
Vimes takes a swing at Ishii's ribcage but misses.
Ishii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Vimes. Beautiful body shot.
Ishii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vimes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ishii scrambles back to his feet.
Vimes lands with a straight right. Ishii didn't see that one coming.
Ishii throws a shot from downtown. Vimes moves away and avoids it.
Vimes punishes Ishii's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Vimes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vimes slips under a jab from Ishii.
Vimes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vimes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ishii misses with a looping right.
Ishii looks to land a right hand but Vimes moved out of range.
Ishii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samuel Vimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishii is looking to chop away at Vimes's legs.
Samuel Vimes is winning the standup battle so far.
Ishii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vimes.
Ishii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vimes throws a lazy uppercut
and Ishii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vimes scores with a hook to the body. Ishii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vimes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vimes misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vimes misses with a hook. Ishii ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vimes lands a nice hook to Ishii's body. Ishii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vimes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishii. Ishii obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishii misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Ishii finds it's way through Vimes's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ishii.
Vimes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ishii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vimes misses with an uppercut.
Vimes lands with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ishii blocking some punches.
Ishii working aggressively here.
Vimes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ishii throws a head punch that misses.
Ishii breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishii.
Ishii lands a nice shot to the body.
Ishii throws a shot from downtown. Vimes moves away and avoids it.
Ishii thumps Vimes with a low kick.
Ishii misses with a leg kick
and Vimes counters with a left to the body.
Ishii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vimes.
Vimes throws a body punch but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii 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.
Vimes scores with a body shot.
Ishii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vimes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ishii scrambles back to his feet.
Ishii connects with a right hand. Vimes shakes it off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vimes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vimes lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vimes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ishii in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vimes walks into a left hand.
Ishii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishii. Vimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vimes lands a nice shot that snaps Ishii's head back.
Ishii stalks Vimes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vimes's face. Vimes staggers backwards, shaken.
Vimes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ishii throws out a leg kick but Vimes moves out of range and Ishii only half commits.
Vimes throws a series of punches but Ishii avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Ishii misses.
Vimes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishii moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishii scores with the left hand. Vimes knows he should have avoided that one.
Ishii tries to move into range but Vimes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vimes slips a jab and a cross from Ishii.
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 Samuel Vimes will probably get the nod.
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!
Ishii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ishii throws an overhand right that lands on Vimes's shoulder, as Vimes tries to avoid the shot.
Vimes misses the shot to the body.
Vimes looks to land a combination but Ishii avoids it well.
Vimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ishii throws a series of punches but Vimes avoids them all with ease.
Ishii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ishii throws a series of punches but Vimes moves out of range.
Vimes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ishii finds it's way round the side to connect with Vimes's head.
Vimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ishii.
Ishii moves out of range as Vimes strikes.
Vimes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ishii thows a leg kick but Vimes checks it
and Vimes counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishii tries to land a leg kick but Vimes saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vimes slips under a jab.
Vimes lands with a cross.
Ishii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ishii is looking to chop away at Vimes's legs.
Vimes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ishii misses with a double jab
enabling Vimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Ishii throws a jab but it's blocked by Vimes.
Ishii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vimes.
Ishii lands a nice shot that snaps Vimes's head back.
Vimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishii.
Ishii walks into a left hand.
Ishii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishii ducks under a wild hook from Vimes.
A swing and a miss from Ishii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vimes defending well as Ishii loads up on a big left hand.
Vimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishii manages to avoid it.
Vimes throws a hook but Ishii avoids it easily.
Oooooh!!! Vimes has knocked Ishii down with a huge combo! Vimes steps away and waves a wobbly Ishii back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ishii is rocked!
Ishii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vimes.
Ishii is still on wobbly legs! Can Vimes finish him?
Ishii 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.
Ishii tests Vimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Vimes misses the target.
Vimes misses with a double jab.
Ishii seems to have recovered his senses.
Ishii throws a leg kick but Vimes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vimes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ishii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Ishii.
Ishii throws a right hand that misses
and Vimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Vimes finds it's target.
Vimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishii.
Vimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vimes staying out of range there.
Vimes slips a straight right by Ishii.
Ishii slips a jab and a cross from Vimes.
The fighters circling - Vimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ishii with a hook.
Vimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishii manages to avoid it.
Ishii moves out of range as Vimes strikes.
Vimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vimes swinging wildly here.
Vimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vimes.
Vimes throws a body punch but Ishii moves out of range.
Vimes misses with a wild combination.
Vimes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vimes lands with a cross.
Ishii cracks Vimes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ishii throws a leg kick but Vimes moved away.
Vimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishii moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Vimes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vimes 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Vimes!
After the big win, Samuel Vimes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hilo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus has chosen Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine as his entrance music. 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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157 lbs
33 - 11 - 1 |
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165 lbs
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Great low kicks
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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
33 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pithe Canthropus!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Atsushi lands a leg kick that knocks Canthropus off balance momentarily.
Atsushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atsushi. Canthropus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atsushi scores with a leg kick.
Atsushi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Canthropus scores with a jab. Atsushi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Atsushi shoots in and gets a takedown into Canthropus's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Canthropus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Canthropus holds on and takes a little breather.
Atsushi pushing down on Canthropus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Atsushi controlling the action here.
Atsushi throwing shots but Canthropus is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi slows the pace down in half guard.
Atsushi is thwarting Canthropus's attempts to control the position.
Atsushi trying to pass the guard but Canthropus defending well.
Atsushi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Canthropus sees it coming and defends easily.
Canthropus wants to get back to full guard.
Atsushi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Canthropus defending well though.
Canthropus is trying to get back to full guard.
Atsushi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Canthropus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Atsushi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Atsushi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Canthropus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atsushi is thwarting Canthropus's attempts to control the position.
Atsushi trying to control the action but Canthropus is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Atsushi'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.
Atsushi is pressing down on Canthropus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Canthropus is holding on for now.
Atsushi is thwarting Canthropus's attempts to control the position.
Atsushi 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.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pithe Canthropus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Canthropus misses with the combination.
Canthropus throws a body punch but Atsushi moves out of range.
Canthropus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Atsushi back to the cage. Canthropus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Atsushi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Canthropus takes a step back to recover.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canthropus lands the left hand.
Atsushi is looking to slow Canthropus down with leg kicks.
A jab from Atsushi finds it's way through Canthropus's defenses.
Canthropus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi misses with a left hand
and Canthropus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Atsushi keeping hold of Canthropus's head, controlling as best he can.
Atsushi trying to hold on to Canthropus's head to control him but Canthropus postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi is staying active underneath Canthropus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canthropus is thwarting Atsushi's attempts to control the position.
Canthropus is looking to take a break and control but Atsushi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canthropus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Canthropus trying to control the action but Atsushi is working from the bottom.
Atsushi is looking for a sweep. Canthropus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atsushi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canthropus wants to control but Atsushi is keeping him busy.
Atsushi tries to roll over but Canthropus keeps him under control.
Atsushi is pressing down on Canthropus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kuroda Atsushi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Canthropus connects with a nice looking jab.
Canthropus lands with a hook. Atsushi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atsushi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atsushi misses with a straight left.
Atsushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canthropus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atsushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus.
Canthropus cracks Atsushi with a good jab.
Atsushi throws a lazy right hand but Canthropus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atsushi misses with a straight left.
Atsushi scores with a spinning back kick!
Atsushi looks to throw a body kick
and Canthropus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus trying to control the action but Atsushi is working from the bottom.
Atsushi trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Canthropus pulls his head out easily.
Atsushi is looking for a sweep. Canthropus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canthropus is trying to control the action in half guard but Atsushi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Canthropus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Canthropus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Canthropus trying to control but Atsushi is having none of it.
Atsushi is looking to get to half guard.
Atsushi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atsushi is looking to control Canthropus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atsushi avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi manages to get to full guard.
Canthropus postures up in Atsushi's guard and throws a big left but Atsushi blocks it.
Canthropus trying to control the position from guard on top but Atsushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canthropus looking to sit in guard and control but Atsushi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atsushi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Atsushi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi trying to control but Canthropus is working from the bottom.
Canthropus looking to control.
Atsushi advances to half guard.
Atsushi prevents Canthropus from improving his position.
Canthropus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Atsushi manages to pass to mount!
Atsushi trying to control but Canthropus is having none of it.
Canthropus is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Atsushi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Atsushi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Atsushi with shots to the head and body - Canthropus looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuroda Atsushi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atsushi with shots to the head and body - Canthropus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Canthropus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Atsushi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Canthropus is rocked!
Atsushi trying to control but Canthropus is having none of it.
Atsushi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Canthropus is still in real trouble! Can Atsushi finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atsushi landing punches.
Atsushi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Canthropus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Atsushi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Canthropus right on the button. Canthropus goes down! Atsushi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Atsushi gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuroda Atsushi!
Kuroda Atsushi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Pithe Canthropus stepped up to the mic, saying 'Crap. I lost. That sucks.'.
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