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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marin Piekny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Lucca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marin Piekny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Davi Lucca!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucca drives through with a takedown into Piekny's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lucca wants to get up but he can't break Piekny's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lucca wants to control from the top but Piekny keeps moving.
Piekny throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lucca uses it to pass to side control.
Lucca working away.
Lucca throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Piekny is pushing Lucca's head away, looking to escape. Lucca manages to hold on to the position though.
Lucca is looking to take a break and control but Piekny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucca working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piekny keeps working.
Piekny manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lucca tries to get to full guard but Piekny has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucca is trying to maintain the position but Piekny is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing that Piekny has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Piekny sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucca defending well though.
Piekny slips a nice elbow through Lucca's hands, connecting with Lucca's forehead.
Piekny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucca's head.
Piekny thows a huge punch but Lucca dodges it nicely.
Piekny sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucca defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Piekny lands a nice short elbow.
Piekny wants to stand but Lucca has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lucca is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piekny lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lucca moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucca looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucca, not yet.
Lucca working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Piekny.
Piekny pushes down on Lucca's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Piekny 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucca taking some punishment here, with Piekny in his half guard.
Piekny landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Piekny lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lucca can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lucca tries to get to full guard but Piekny has control of the leg.
Piekny missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Piekny looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lucca with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lucca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Piekny scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucca trying to control from the bottom.
Piekny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Piekny lands a nice short elbow.
Lucca is concentrating on defense, preventing Piekny from advancing position.
Piekny is nestled in close to Lucca, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Piekny working the head and body with strikes.
Piekny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Piekny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lucca is trying to stand up here but Piekny is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Piekny lands a nice short elbow.
Piekny blocks the strikes from Lucca.
Lucca wants to control the action here but instead Piekny manages to pass to full mount!
Piekny lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucca is bucking up trying to escape but Piekny cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Piekny connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lucca is rocked!
Piekny postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lucca looks a forlorn figure.
Lucca is still in real trouble! Can Piekny finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piekny breaks from Lucca's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lucca is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucca seems to have recovered his senses.
Piekny punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lucca tries to hold on but Piekny pushes him away.
Piekny scoring with strikes but Lucca is staying in there.
Piekny lands a heavy elbow.
Piekny lands a nice shot to the head.
Piekny postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lucca bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Piekny and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marin Piekny!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Dapalong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zibraaz Cava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dapalong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Du Hast by Rammstein. The key to victory for Vincent Dapalong has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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180 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Dapalong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zibraaz Cava!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dapalong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cava throws a head kick but Dapalong moves out of range.
Dapalong lands a body shot.
Cava throws a sloppy head kick and Dapalong moves out of range easily.
Dapalong avoids the head kick by Cava.
Cava takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cava misses with a head kick.
Dapalong blocks a head kick by Cava.
Dapalong avoids the head kick by Cava.
Cava slips under a jab.
Dapalong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dapalong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dapalong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Cava misses with a head kick.
Cava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cava throws a sloppy head kick and Dapalong moves out of range easily.
Cava has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dapalong finds it's way round the side to connect with Cava's head.
Dapalong blocks a head kick by Cava.
Nice uppercut lands for Dapalong. That snapped Cava's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dapalong scores with a shot to the body.
Dapalong scores with a decent looking hook.
Dapalong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cava is rocked!
The fighters circling - Dapalong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cava is still on wobbly legs! Can Dapalong finish him?
Cava uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dapalong.
Dapalong lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Cava is looking to close the distance but Dapalong sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Cava crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Cava is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Vincent Dapalong!
Vincent Dapalong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Paulino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tupou Tuivaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupou Tuivaga acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ze Paulino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tupou Tuivaga!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulino shoots in for a takedown but Tuivaga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paulino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tuivaga rushes Paulino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paulino is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Paulino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tuivaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuivaga tries to clinch up.
Tuivaga darts in looking for a takedown but Paulino gets double underhooks and turns Tuivaga into the cage.
Tuivaga drags the fight down to the ground.
Tuivaga trying to keep a closed guard but Paulino is proving a slippery customer.
Paulino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tuivaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuivaga keeping full guard, as Paulino tries to pass.
Paulino trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tuivaga wants to stand but Paulino is controlling the position.
Tuivaga trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tuivaga being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulino is working Tuivaga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paulino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulino trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuivaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuivaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paulino passes Tuivaga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paulino is pressing down on Tuivaga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tuivaga is holding on for now.
Paulino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paulino throws a strike but Tuivaga avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tuivaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paulino postures up.
Paulino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paulino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tuivaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulino slips nicely into half guard.
Paulino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paulino trying to control the action but Tuivaga is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulino wants to free his trapped foot but Tuivaga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Paulino seems content to control.
Tuivaga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paulino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ze Paulino.
Tuivaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paulino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuivaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paulino shoots in for a double leg but Tuivaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tuivaga throws a head kick that misses.
Tuivaga tries to sprawl but Paulino drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paulino 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.
Tuivaga looks winded!
Paulino thows a huge punch but Tuivaga dodges it nicely.
Paulino tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tuivaga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paulino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulino is thwarting Tuivaga's attempts to control the position.
Paulino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paulino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulino is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paulino trying to control the action but Tuivaga is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Paulino controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ze Paulino.
Paulino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ze Paulino dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tuivaga gets caught napping as Paulino dives in and scores a takedown. Tuivaga manages to retain guard.
Tuivaga keeping moving, preventing Paulino from controlling successfully.
Paulino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paulino trying to control but Tuivaga is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paulino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paulino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paulino wants to control from the top but Tuivaga keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paulino throwing strikes but missing.
Paulino wants to control from the top but Tuivaga keeps moving.
Tuivaga has momentary wrist control but Paulino slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuivaga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulino defends it easily.
Tuivaga is breathing heavily.
Paulino stays in close to Tuivaga's body and controls the position.
Tuivaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paulino trying to control but Tuivaga is working from the bottom.
Tuivaga is trying to keep Paulino in close.
Paulino throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulino trying to control but Tuivaga is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ze Paulino wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Paulino gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuivaga parries the strikes from Paulino easily there. Paulino is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tuivaga to escape.
Paulino throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tuivaga defending against the ground and pound.
Paulino tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Paulino wants to take a breather but Tuivaga manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Paulino.
Paulino trying to control but Tuivaga is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuivaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paulino sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tuivaga's guard.
Paulino landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulino is keen to just control but Tuivaga is a slippery customer.
Paulino wants to pass the guard but Tuivaga is defending well.
Paulino stalling.
Paulino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paulino moves into full mount! Tuivaga won't be happy about that!
Paulino looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulino punching from mount but Tuivaga doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Paulino throwing strikes here but Tuivaga is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Paulino can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tuivaga is looking to escape.
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!
Paulino is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tuivaga is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paulino thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paulino throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Paulino throwing strikes here but Tuivaga is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Paulino raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ze Paulino dominated that second round.
That's time! Paulino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tuivaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulino.
Tuivaga shoots in but no luck this time.
Paulino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuivaga.
Paulino tries to clinch but Tuivaga moves away
and Tuivaga counters with an outside leg kick.
Ze Paulino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuivaga scores with a sloppy right hand. Paulino should have avoided that one.
Paulino throws a combination that misses
letting Tuivaga counter with a right hand.
Paulino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paulino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuivaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Paulino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paulino content to control rather than advance.
Tuivaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulino is pressing down on Tuivaga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tuivaga is holding on for now.
Paulino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paulino sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ze Paulino has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Paulino dives in and scores a takedown into Tuivaga's guard.
Tuivaga keeping moving, preventing Paulino from controlling successfully.
Tuivaga working for a triangle but Paulino defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paulino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paulino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tuivaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paulino postures up in Tuivaga's guard and throws a big left but Tuivaga blocks it.
Paulino scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulino wants to control from the top but Tuivaga keeps moving.
Paulino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paulino stands and throws Tuivaga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tuivaga seems a little lost for a moment, as Paulino dominates the positioning.
Paulino throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ze Paulino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paulino in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Paulino trying to control the position but Tuivaga is working away.
Paulino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuivaga can do to turn this around?
Paulino tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulino throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Paulino throws an elbow but Tuivaga slips to the side and avoids it well.
Paulino postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tuivaga striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Paulino fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tuivaga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulino throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Paulino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuivaga keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulino has an Americana. Tuivaga didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Paulino is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Paulino hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ze Paulino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Smiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tedja Ranu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiles's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iron Maiden- Ghostface Killah. Ranu has chosen Marabahaya - Saint Loco ft. Project E.A.R as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Smiles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tedja Ranu!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Smiles. Those never looked like landing.
Ranu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ranu tries to clinch up.
Ranu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ranu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ranu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ranu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smiles misses with a series of wild punches.
Smiles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ranu was well out of range. Poor timing from Smiles.
Ranu closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiles.
Ranu has Smiles pressed against the cage, preventing Smiles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ranu stops a takedown attempt from Smiles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Smiles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ranu keeps control of Smiles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ranu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ranu has a couple of punches blocked by Smiles.
Smiles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ranu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ranu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smiles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smiles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smiles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ranu pushes Smiles away with a front kick.
Smiles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Smiles misses the target.
Ranu closes the distance and pushes Smiles back into the cage.
Ranu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smiles prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiles tries to pull guard but Ranu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Smiles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ranu has him pressed against the cage.
Ranu gets control of Smiles's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ranu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smiles is looking to stand up but Ranu won't let him.
Smiles preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ranu looking for a guillotine here but Smiles defends easily.
Smiles 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiles wanted to stand there but Ranu had control of the position.
Ranu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smiles wants to control from the top but Ranu keeps moving.
Smiles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ranu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ranu has a closed guard, preventing Smiles from standing up.
Smiles won't allow Ranu to sweep him here.
Smiles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ranu on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smiles wants to control from the top but Ranu keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alex Smiles just wasn't active enough.
Smiles swats away the attempt to clinch by Ranu.
Smiles stuns Ranu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ranu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smiles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smiles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ranu moves away.
Smiles lands a jab.
Ranu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Smiles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smiles scores with a three punch combo!
Ranu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ranu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ranu is looking to land body kicks.
Smiles misses with a wild body shot.
Smiles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smiles misses with the combination.
Ranu rushes Smiles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ranu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smiles's efforts to push away.
Smiles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ranu smiles and moves away.
Smiles misses with the combination.
Smiles loads up on a big right hand but Ranu slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles looks to score with a jab to the body but Ranu is just out of range.
Smiles throws a right and a left that Ranu avoids nicely.
Smiles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ranu avoids the body shot from Smiles.
Smiles misses with a series of wild punches.
Ranu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smiles.
Alex Smiles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiles on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ranu is looking to slow Smiles down with leg kicks.
Alex Smiles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ranu.
Smiles misses with a wild body shot.
Ranu thuds his shin into the meat of Smiles's side.
Sloppy strikes from Smiles. Those never looked like landing.
Smiles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ranu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smiles.
Ranu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ranu throws a nice looking combination but Smiles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ranu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ranu has managed to clinch.
Smiles is trying to break free.
Smiles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ranu walks away with a smile on his face. Smiles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smiles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ranu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ranu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ranu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ranu wants to clinch up but Smiles keeps it at a distance.
Ranu scores with a kick to the body.
Smiles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ranu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smiles tries to avoid it but Ranu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smiles to the ground. Smiles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tedja Ranu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smiles misses with a straight left.
Ranu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smiles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smiles is looking to wear down Ranu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smiles fails to land with a series of punches.
Ranu lands a leg kick that knocks Smiles off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiles looks to land a combination but Ranu avoids it well.
Ranu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smiles, pushing him back against the cage.
Ranu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smiles is trying to break free.
Ranu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smiles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ranu moves away.
Ranu fails with a takedown attempt.
Alex Smiles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tedja Ranu.
Ranu shoots in for a double leg but Smiles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smiles fails to land with a series of punches.
Smiles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ranu fails to land the takedown.
Smiles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ranu eats them both and turns towards Smiles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smiles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smiles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ranu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smiles swats away the attempt to clinch by Ranu.
Ranu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Ranu misses.
Smiles throws a nice looking combination but Ranu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smiles scores with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ranu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiles misses with a series of wild punches.
Smiles missing with a left hand there. Ranu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ranu. That's going to slow Smiles down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ranu throws a nice looking combination but Smiles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ranu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ranu blocks a jab.
Smiles throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedja Ranu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smiles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smiles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smiles scores with a decent looking hook.
Smiles cracks Ranu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smiles misses with a few strikes there.
Alex Smiles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ranu looks to land a combination but Smiles avoids it well.
Ranu misses with a double jab.
Smiles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smiles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ranu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smiles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ranu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ranu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smiles throws a series of punches but Ranu moves out of range.
Ranu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smiles connects with a right hand. Ranu shakes it off.
Smiles stuns Ranu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smiles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ranu circles away quickly and effectively.
Ranu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smiles circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranu has Smiles up against the cage in a clinch.
Smiles looking for a takedown.
Ranu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smiles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ranu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smiles tries to pull guard but Ranu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Smiles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ranu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smiles tries to break the clinch but Ranu is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranu jumps guard and drags Smiles to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ranu being controlled here, momentarily.
Smiles is looking to stand up but Ranu won't let him.
Ranu wants to sweep here but Smiles controlling him for the moment.
Smiles trying to control but Ranu is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smiles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranu misses with a series of wild punches.
Smiles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smiles wants it to stay on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smiles crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ranu - the referee stops the clock and Smiles gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ranu. Smiles manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ranu dodges the punch combination from Smiles.
Smiles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smiles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ranu.
Ranu lands with a kick to the temple. Smiles shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smiles lands a nice shot that snaps Ranu's head back.
Smiles lands the left hand.
Ranu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ranu staying out of range there.
Smiles misses the shot to the body.
Ranu moves in looking to clinch but Smiles pushes him off.
Smiles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ranu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smiles pinned against the cage. Smiles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ranu scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smiles throws a right hand that Ranu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ranu also avoids with ease.
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!
Some wild striking there from Smiles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smiles tries to bum rush Ranu with a series of wild strikes but Ranu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ranu doesn't manage to clinch there - Smiles circles away.
Ranu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ranu misses with a wild body shot.
Ranu has closed the distance and engaged Smiles in a clinch.
Smiles can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Smiles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ranu connects with a knee to the head.
Smiles tries to break the clinch but Ranu is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Smiles.
I think Smiles 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 29:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between January Kwiecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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264 lbs
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247 lbs
11 - 18 - 0 |
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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
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, January Kwiecinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike McCallum!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum tries for a takedown but Kwiecinski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCallum misses with a wild body shot.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but Kwiecinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but Kwiecinski shows good takedown defense.
January Kwiecinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike McCallum.
McCallum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kwiecinski's waist but Kwiecinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCallum off to one side.
Kwiecinski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCallum misses with an uppercut
and Kwiecinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCallum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kwiecinski is fending him off so far but McCallum persists. Nope, Kwiecinski circles away and we're back to standing.
McCallum shoots and misses
and Kwiecinski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kwiecinski.
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!
Kwiecinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCallum looks winded!
Kwiecinski scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Mike McCallum has been cut.
Nice jab there from Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kwiecinski moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCallum is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Are you kidding me?! Kwiecinski ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McCallum clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). January Kwiecinski!
January Kwiecinski 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaice Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaice Gunn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julius Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaice Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn tries to land a leg kick but Henderson saw it coming and moves away.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Henderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henderson throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Gunn.
Gunn throws a lazy head kick
and Henderson counters with a low kick, right behind Gunn 's knee.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
Sloppy strikes from Gunn. Those never looked like landing.
Gunn wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunn tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Henderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
Gunn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kaice Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn tries to land a body kick
and Henderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunn looks for the body kick but Henderson saw that one coming.
Gunn throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Henderson.
Henderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Kaice Gunn has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Gunn.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Gunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn throws a poor cross that misses
and Henderson counters with a head kick. That will keep Gunn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gunn misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Henderson. That's going to slow Gunn down.
Gunn throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gunn.
Gunn throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gunn throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Gunn looks winded!
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunn avoids a kick to the body.
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Henderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunn lands with a good body shot.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
Gunn throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson lands a big head kick that sends Gunn tumbling to the mat! Henderson takes a step backwards and waves Gunn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gunn is rocked!
That has opened up Kaice Gunn's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a double jab.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Henderson is looking to land body kicks.
Julius Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Gunn misses.
Henderson is looking to slow Gunn down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gunn.
Gunn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Gunn as he checks the leg kick.
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henderson. Henderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Gunn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Henderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Gunn moved away.
Henderson tries to move into range but Gunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henderson scores with a jab. Gunn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Henderson throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Henderson blocks the low kick.
Henderson checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunn misses with a wild combination.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaice Gunn's cut.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Henderson.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunn connects with a looping right hand.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Julius Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
A left and a right from Gunn both land. Nice combination.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunn tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Henderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Henderson slips a jab from Gunn.
Gunn tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Gunn throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Gunn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henderson.
Henderson cracks the inside of Gunn's front leg.
Henderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Henderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunn.
Gunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Gunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson cracks Gunn with a good jab.
Kaice Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looks for the body kick but Gunn saw that one coming.
Henderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gunn takes a step back to recover.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Henderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Gunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
The cut above Kaice Gunn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gunn moves out of range as Henderson throws a body kick.
Gunn seems to have recovered his senses.
A good leg kick by Henderson.
Henderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gunn is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunn dives in for a single leg takedown but Henderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Julius Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaice Gunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
An inside leg kick lands from Henderson.
Henderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
Gunn wants to clinch.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Henderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henderson under the eye.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunn closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gunn avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Henderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gunn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaice Gunn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Henderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaice Gunn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Henderson thumps Gunn with a low kick.
Henderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunn if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henderson.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Henderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunn moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunn lands a head kick!
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson cracks Gunn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henderson with a nice cross.
Henderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henderson throws a nice head kick!
Gunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henderson. Henderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Henderson throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh!!! Henderson has knocked Gunn down with a huge combo! Henderson steps away and waves a wobbly Gunn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gunn is trying desperately to land a takedown but Henderson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gunn.
Gunn blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Henderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Julius Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henderson is looking to land body kicks.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson lands with a shot to the body.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses.
Gunn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Henderson can pounce on him.
Gunn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Henderson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a two punch combo.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn misses with the combination.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Julius Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaice Gunn.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gunn doesn't seem phased though.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunn can do to turn this around?
Henderson blocks a head kick by Gunn.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Henderson.
Gunn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kaice Gunn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Julius Henderson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hussak Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Wietrzny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wietrzny has chosen Hunter-Fallen as his entrance music. Igor Wietrzny struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Igor Wietrzny acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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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
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hussak Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Wietrzny!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wietrzny avoids it really well and circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wietrzny enables Claw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wietrzny manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Claw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Claw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wietrzny looking for a guillotine here but Claw defends easily.
Claw wants to pass the guard but Wietrzny is keeping the position.
Claw passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wietrzny manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wietrzny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claw pulls his head out easily.
Wietrzny gets full guard.
Claw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wietrzny is keeping the position for now.
Wietrzny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claw wants to pass the guard but Wietrzny is keeping the position.
Wietrzny had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claw defends it easily.
Claw throws a big right hand that misses.
Wietrzny has his foot on Claw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Claw works his way back into a safe position though.
Claw pushes down on Wietrzny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Claw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wietrzny has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wietrzny has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claw lands strikes from half guard.
Claw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wietrzny sees it coming and defends easily.
Wietrzny regains full guard. Nicely done.
Claw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wietrzny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Claw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Claw connects with a couple of short punches.
Wietrzny wants to sweep here but Claw controlling him for the moment.
Claw scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Claw's guard.
Claw is trying to control the position but Wietrzny postures up.
Claw has control of Wietrzny's left arm, preventing Wietrzny from doing any damage.
Claw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Claw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Claw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Wietrzny from controlling successfully.
Wietrzny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Claw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wietrzny trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Wietrzny drops back, looking for a kneebar! Claw looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Claw looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Claw!
Claw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wietrzny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Claw looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wietrzny is avoiding damage well.
Wietrzny has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wietrzny, who protects the arm well.
Claw throws an elbow but Wietrzny slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wietrzny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claw working away.
Claw scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wietrzny is trying to get back to half guard.
Claw tries for a kimura but Wietrzny is defending well.
Claw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wietrzny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hussak Claw dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wietrzny instigates a clinch.
Claw is working for takedown but Wietrzny is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wietrzny is trying to trip Claw. He has hold of a leg but Claw is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wietrzny persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wietrzny trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Hussak Claw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wietrzny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claw looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Wietrzny was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wietrzny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wietrzny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Claw.
Wietrzny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Claw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wietrzny's guard.
Wietrzny wants to sweep here but Claw controlling him for the moment.
Claw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wietrzny is trying to control the position but Claw postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw works over Wietrzny with some ground and pound from guard.
Claw slips nicely into 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!
Claw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Claw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Claw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wietrzny defending well though.
Claw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Claw trying to pass the guard but Wietrzny defending well.
Wietrzny tries to roll over but Claw keeps him under control.
Wietrzny is looking to control Claw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wietrzny avoid being mounted?
Wietrzny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wietrzny is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hussak Claw!
During a confident post fight interview, Hussak Claw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batts comes to the cage accompanied by Pro-pain - Make war (not love) . August has chosen Hit 'em up as his entrance music. Billy Batts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oktawian August!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
August takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batts misses with a leg kick
and August counters with a three punch combo that has Batts backing up. Batts nods at August to acknowledge the strikes.
August shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Batts defends it nicely.
Batts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
August takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batts lands the left hand.
Batts avoids the head kick by August.
August fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
August needs to keep his hands up - Batts had a free shot at his head there.
August digs a good body shot into Batts's ribs.
Batts throws a head kick that misses
and August counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batts throws a hook but August avoids it easily.
Batts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from August misses.
Batts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for August.
August uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batts.
Batts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
August throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batts throws a head kick that misses.
Batts with a jab.
August takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batts throws a head kick that misses.
Batts just misses with a punch to the body.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch but August swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batts on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Batts loads up on a big right hand but August slips the punch.
Batts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
August chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batts can pounce on him.
A low kick from Batts is predictable there
and August counters with a straight right hand.
Batts scores with a hook.
August lands a head kick. Batts smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Billy Batts has been cut.
Batts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by August. August obviously looking to wear him down.
August will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Batts throws a head kick but August moves out of range.
Batts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Batts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batts throws a leg kick
and August counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
August scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Batts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Batts managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
August drops back, looking for a kneebar! Batts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Batts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Batts!
Batts controlling from side mount.
August tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down August's shoulder. That is not cool.
August manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
August is looking for a sweep. Batts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Batts trying to pass the guard but August defending well.
Batts prevents August from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Billy Batts just wasn't active enough.
Batts swings for the body but August moves out of range.
Batts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batts 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
August shoots in for a takedown but Batts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Batts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oktawian August.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts misses with a body shot
and August counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
August seems to be working for a kimura but Batts defends the submission attempt.
Batts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oktawian August dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Batts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Batts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batts leaves August with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Batts loads up on a big right hand but August slips the punch.
Batts throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Batts misses
and August counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batts lands a slapping body shot.
August throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billy Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
August throws a body shot but no joy.
August keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batts.
August doesn't manage to clinch there - Batts circles away.
Batts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on August. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Batts.
August misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batts throws a leg kick that misses.
Batts scoring well with a low kick there.
August on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batts. Batts obviously looking to wear him down.
August checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Batts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by August.
August scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Batts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
August is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batts rather than just go for the knockout.
Batts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
August lands a leg kick that knocks Batts off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
August uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batts.
August tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batts was well out of range. Poor timing from August.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts takes one to the chin there.
A leg kick checked by Batts.
Batts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent August stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
August throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch but August swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oktawian August seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Batts.
Batts throws a nice head kick!
Batts connects with an inside leg kick.
August bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Batts's head backwards.
August checks a low kick from Batts.
August punishes Batts's body with a nice straight punch.
Batts misses with a leg kick
and August counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Batts takes a swing at August's ribcage but misses.
Batts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
August misses the shot to the body.
Batts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Batts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from August.
August connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Batts catches August right on the button with a cross.
August scores with a leg kick.
August has closed the distance and engaged Batts in a clinch.
Batts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Batts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
August misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
August is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Batts tries a knee to the head but August blocks it.
A short left from August.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts misses with a knee strike.
August misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batts wants to stall.
August lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Batts has a couple of punches blocked by August.
August's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
August takes a knee right on the jaw!
Batts working aggressively here.
Batts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
August is looking to control Batts's arms but Batts gets an underhook and turns him. Now August has his back to the cage.
Batts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. August is defending well for now.
August escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
August pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batts tries to clinch but August is having none of it.
August swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Batts.
August checks a low kick from Batts.
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 Billy Batts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Batts's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
August shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
August preventing the sweep.
August being controlled here momentarily.
August wants to pass the guard but Batts is keeping the position.
Batts is pulling down on August's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
August pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batts is keeping the position for now.
Batts trying to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Billy Batts wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Batts throws a leg kick that is checked
and August counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
August blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from August.
August lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batts at a distance.
Batts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batts lands a really nice looking cross but August seems unphased.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick
and August counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
August misses with a leg kick
and Batts counters with a nice uppercut.
Batts throws a leg kick but August sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Batts swings widly with a right hand
and August counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Batts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Batts moves out of range as August throws a body kick.
August has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
August lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
August fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
August throws out a powerful jab.
Batts moves out of range of the body kick.
August throws a body punch but Batts moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as August blocks the low kick.
Batts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
August fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batts on the side of the head.
Batts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
August ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Batts moves out of range of the strikes.
Batts takes a swing at August's ribcage but misses.
Batts throws a front kick aimed at August's knee but August avoids it well.
Batts misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
August fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Batts is out of range.
August avoids the body shot from Batts.
Batts throws a leg kick but August moved away.
A big left from Batts misses.
Batts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but August is out of range.
Batts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but August is out of range.
Batts throws a lazy head kick
and August counters with a stiff right hand.
August throws a big shot that misses.
Batts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batts throws a lazy head kick
and August counters with an outside leg kick.
Batts throws a solid leg kick but August takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Batts.
August throws a low kick, looking for Batts's leg but Batts calmly moves out of range.
Batts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
August works the jab nicely.
Batts takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batts connects with a solid leg kick.
August cracks Batts with an open hand slap.
Batts is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Batts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Batts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
August lands a big uppercut and Batts crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Batts looks OK. August waves Batts back to his feet!
Batts throws a series of punches but August moves out of range.
August steps in with a hook that catches Batts right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! August follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Batts looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oktawian August!
After the big win, Oktawian August made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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