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BFT-346: Chelios vs Aoki PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Alstot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeca Ralho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Alstot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zeca Ralho!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alstot as he avoids it easily.
Alstot throws a series of punches but Ralho avoids them all with ease.
Alstot lands a really nice looking cross but Ralho seems unphased.
Alstot has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alstot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ralho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ralho dodges the punch combination from Alstot.
Ralho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alstot throws a series of punches but Ralho avoids them all with ease.
Eddie Alstot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Alstot as Ralho shoots in.
Eddie Alstot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeca Ralho.
Ralho shoots for a takedown but Alstot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ralho has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alstot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ralho manages to break the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alstot enables Ralho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alstot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ralho trying to control but Alstot is working from the bottom.
Ralho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alstot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alstot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ralho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alstot wants to sweep here but Ralho controlling him for the moment.
Ralho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ralho looking to sit in guard and control but Alstot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ralho controls Alstot momentarily but Alstot frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alstot trying to control the position from guard on top but Ralho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alstot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ralho's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ralho keeping full guard, as Alstot tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ralho holds on and takes a little breather.
Alstot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ralho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alstot is aware though and is defending well.
Alstot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralho keeping moving, preventing Alstot from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ralho or perhaps it was just good defense by Alstot, which made it look bad.
Ralho looks winded!
Alstot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ralho has a takedown stuffed.
Alstot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ralho.
Ralho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alstot.
Ralho moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Alstot misses the target.
Alstot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ralho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alstot is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ralho's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ralho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alstot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ralho somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alstot misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Alstot misses its intended target.
Alstot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Zeca Ralho has been cut.
Ralho avoids the body shot from Alstot.
Ralho ducks under a wild hook from Alstot.
Ralho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alstot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ralho ducks under a wild hook from Alstot.
Ralho shoots in looking for a takedown. Alstot tries to sprawl out of it but Ralho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alstot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ralho looks for a takedown but Alstot sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Alstot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeca Ralho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ralho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alstot.
Ralho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alstot throws out the jab.
Alstot looks to land a combination but Ralho avoids it well.
Ralho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ralho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alstot tries to avoid it but Ralho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alstot to the ground. Alstot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ralho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A leg kick checked by Ralho.
Alstot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alstot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ralho circles away quickly and effectively.
Ralho slips under a jab from Alstot.
Alstot throws a sloppy head kick and Ralho moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ralho.
Eddie Alstot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeca Ralho.
Ralho is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralho fails with the takedown
and Alstot counters with a straight right hand.
Alstot misses with a looping left.
Eddie Alstot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alstot throws a body shot but no joy.
Alstot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ralho.
Ralho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alstot.
Ralho slaps away a takedown attempt from Alstot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ralho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alstot avoids it really well and circles away.
Ralho wants to clinch up but Alstot keeps it at a distance.
Ralho goes for a double leg but Alstot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alstot continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alstot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ralho is keeping busy.
Alstot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alstot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ralho walks away with a smile on his face. Alstot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ralho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alstot is fending him off so far but Ralho persists. Nope, Alstot circles away and we're back to standing.
Eddie Alstot is winning the standup battle so far.
Ralho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alstot throws out a loose jab but Ralho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alstot is looking to score with low kicks.
Ralho fails with a takedown attempt.
Alstot tries to bum rush Ralho with a series of wild strikes but Ralho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alstot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ralho can do to turn this around?
Ralho misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alstot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ralho ducks under a wild hook from Alstot.
Alstot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ralho manages to avoid it.
A jab-cross combination lands for Alstot and sends Ralho crashing to the mat! Alstot follows him down to the mat - Ralho regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Ralho is rocked!
Alstot maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ralho could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Alstot has cracked it and Ralho is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Alstot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Alstot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Gustilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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184 lbs
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marvin Gustilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Martin!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gustilo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Martin throws a leg kick which misses Gustilo's front leg but catches the back leg as Gustilo tries to avoid it.
Martin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gustilo under the eye.
Martin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gustilo's head backwards.
Gustilo walks into a stiff left hand from Martin.
Martin keeps Gustilo at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martin scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martin. That's going to slow Gustilo down.
Gustilo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustilo counters with a takedown into side control.
Gustilo working the ground and pound but Martin is defending the strikes.
Martin seems a little lost for a moment, as Gustilo dominates the positioning.
Gustilo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gustilo off and has taken his back!
I've been told that Martin has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Gustilo trying to control the hands but Martin breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I really don't envy Gustilo right now.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Martin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Martin looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gustilo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gustilo for a finish.
Martin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gustilo is really stuck here.
Martin misses with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustilo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gustilo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Martin tries to get the hooks in deep but Gustilo pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gustilo wants to control his opponent's hands but Martin gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Gustilo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Martin looking for the choke but no joy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Martin is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Martin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gustilo blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Martin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Martin.
Martin scores with a head kick.
Martin scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martin lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a head kick but Gustilo moves out of range.
Marvin Gustilo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustilo misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with a solid body kick.
Gustilo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot lands for Martin.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustilo takes one on the button.
Gustilo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Martin.
A head kick from Martin lands but Gustilo takes it in his stride.
Dusty Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Martin.
Martin lands a brutal head kick. Gustilo looks out on his feet and Martin throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Dusty Martin!
In defeat, Marvin Gustilo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im getting too old for this shit.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski has chosen Sting Of The Bumblebee as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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165 lbs
20 - 36 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Moo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kochanowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moo defends it easily.
Kochanowski striking off his back but it's not causing Moo any problems.
Kochanowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moo slips nicely into half guard.
Moo is trying to work for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moo is looking to advance position but Kochanowski won't allow it.
Moo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski is pressing down on Moo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moo preventing the sweep.
Moo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski pushes a forearm under Moo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Janek Kochanowski!
After the big win, Janek Kochanowski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Xtreme Merchandise and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Witson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Cotchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johny Witson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johny Witson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Cotchin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotchin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Witson is trying to control Cotchin's posture but Cotchin avoids it.
An elbow from Cotchin crashes against the mat.
Witson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cotchin is working Witson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Witson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Witson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Witson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cotchin looking for submissions off his back.
Witson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Witson'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotchin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cotchin looking for a sweep. Not yet Cotchin, not yet.
Cotchin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Witson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Witson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Witson throws a strike but Cotchin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cotchin advances to half guard.
Witson tries to roll over but Cotchin keeps him under control.
Cotchin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Witson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Witson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Witson.
Witson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Witson keeping moving, preventing Cotchin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cotchin wants to pass the guard but Witson is keeping the position.
Cotchin wants to control from the top but Witson keeps moving.
Cotchin wants to pass the guard but Witson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotchin won't allow Witson to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Witson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Witson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cotchin manages to get himself to full guard.
Cotchin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Witson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cotchin managing to control the position.
Witson stopping the sweep attempt from Cotchin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotchin is pulling down on Witson's head. It's preventing any offense from Witson, at least for the moment.
Witson trying to control but Cotchin is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Witson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Witson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cotchin darts in looking for a takedown but Witson gets double underhooks and turns Cotchin into the cage.
Cotchin lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Cotchin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cotchin is looking to chop away at Witson's legs.
Witson looks for the body kick but Cotchin saw that one coming.
Cotchin throws the kick towards the body but Witson avoids it.
Cotchin throws a wild body kick that Witson sees coming a mile off.
Cotchin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Trent Cotchin has been cut.
Cotchin fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Witson.
Cotchin scores with a sloppy right hand. Witson should have avoided that one.
Cotchin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cotchin throws a wild body kick that Witson sees coming a mile off.
Cotchin cracks the inside of Witson's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witson tries to clinch but Cotchin is having none of it.
Witson throws a shot from downtown. Cotchin moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Witson.
Witson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cotchin finds it's way round the side to connect with Witson's head.
Cotchin ducks under a wild hook from Witson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotchin lands a leg kick that knocks Witson off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Witson.
Cotchin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cotchin connects with a leg kick. Witson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Witson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotchin.
Some bone on bone action there as Cotchin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cotchin is looking to score with low kicks.
Witson misses with a head kick.
Cotchin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cotchin looks for the body kick but Witson saw that one coming.
Cotchin blocks a jab.
Witson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Witson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotchin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cotchin tried to score with a low kick but Witson checks it.
Cotchin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Witson throws out the jab.
Cotchin has a takedown stuffed.
Johny Witson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Cotchin.
Cotchin thuds his shin into the meat of Witson's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Witson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Cotchin.
Witson is looking to clinch.
Cotchin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trent Cotchin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotchin lands with a nice body kick.
Witson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Witson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cotchin.
Trent Cotchin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Witson drops his hands momentarily and Cotchin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson misses with a low kick.
Cotchin thumps Witson with a low kick.
Cotchin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Witson lands with a kick to the temple. Cotchin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Witson moves out of range as Cotchin throws a body kick.
Witson throws a head kick but Cotchin moves out of range.
Cotchin throws a sloppy head kick and Witson moves out of range easily.
Cotchin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Witson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cotchin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Witson's sensitive parts.
Danga de danga de dang - Cotchin scores with a four punch combination!
Witson throws a leg kick but Cotchin moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cotchin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotchin scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witson scores with a head kick. Cotchin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cotchin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Witson right on the button. Witson goes down! Cotchin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Cotchin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Cotchin!
During a confident post fight interview, Trent Cotchin 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Freidrichs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Dapalong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dapalong has chosen Du Hast by Rammstein as his entrance music. Jamison Freidrichs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincent Dapalong's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jamison Freidrichs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Dapalong!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dapalong looks to land a left hand but Freidrichs moved out of range nicely.
Freidrichs misses with a jab to the body
and Dapalong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jamison Freidrichs has been cut.
Freidrichs slips under a jab from Dapalong.
Dapalong connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dapalong misses the target.
Dapalong misses with an uppercut.
Jamison Freidrichs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freidrichs lands a nice hook to Dapalong's body. Dapalong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dapalong throws a hook but Freidrichs avoids it easily.
Freidrichs misses with the combination.
Freidrichs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freidrichs lands with a right hand.
A combination from Freidrichs does no damage.
Freidrichs misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dapalong to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freidrichs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Freidrichs throws a series of punches but Dapalong avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freidrichs loads up on a big right hand but Dapalong slips the punch.
Dapalong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Freidrichs misses with a low kick.
Dapalong loads up on a big right hand but Freidrichs slips the punch.
Dapalong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freidrichs's hands.
Freidrichs takes one to the chin there.
Freidrichs scores with a hook to the body. Dapalong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Freidrichs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dapalong throws a hook to the side of Freidrichs's head but Freidrichs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Freidrichs moves forwards but Dapalong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Freidrichs slips under a jab.
Freidrichs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Vincent Dapalong has been cut.
Freidrichs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dapalong.
Dapalong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
No luck for Freidrichs with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Freidrichs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot by Dapalong.
Dapalong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dapalong cracks Freidrichs with a good jab.
Dapalong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freidrichs slips under a jab from Dapalong.
Dapalong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dapalong lands with a nice body punch.
Freidrichs motions for Dapalong to come forward. Freidrichs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dapalong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freidrichs 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.
Freidrichs throws a right hand that Dapalong ducks under and follows up with a left that Dapalong also avoids with ease.
Dapalong drops his hands momentarily and Freidrichs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dapalong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Freidrichs swings widly with a right hand
and Dapalong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dapalong moves out of range as Freidrichs strikes.
Freidrichs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dapalong on the side of the head.
Dapalong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Freidrichs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sloppy strikes from Freidrichs. Those never looked like landing.
Dapalong just misses with a punch to the body.
Freidrichs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dapalong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Freidrichs's head backwards.
Freidrichs slips a straight right by Dapalong.
Freidrichs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freidrichs moves out of range of the strikes.
Dapalong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dapalong throws a lazy uppercut
and Freidrichs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Freidrichs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dapalong.
Freidrichs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dapalong.
Freidrichs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dapalong.
Freidrichs lands a right hook to the body.
Dapalong missing with a left hand there. Freidrichs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Freidrichs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dapalong jabs Freidrichs right on the nose. Freidrichs blinks but takes it well.
Dapalong throws a jab but it's blocked by Freidrichs.
Dapalong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Freidrichs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Freidrichs does no damage.
Dapalong throws a lazy right hand but Freidrichs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dapalong misses the jab.
Freidrichs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dapalong.
Freidrichs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Dapalong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dapalong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dapalong with a jab.
Dapalong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Freidrichs slips under a jab.
Freidrichs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dapalong misses with an uppercut.
Freidrichs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dapalong clobbers Freidrichs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Freidrichs throws a lazy right hand but Dapalong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freidrichs throws an off balance right hand
and Dapalong counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freidrichs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dapalong.
Dapalong throws a looping overhand right but Freidrichs ducks down to avoid it.
Freidrichs drops his hands momentarily and Dapalong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dapalong connects with a jab.
Dapalong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freidrichs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freidrichs swings for the body but Dapalong moves out of range.
Dapalong throws a shot from downtown. Freidrichs moves away and avoids it.
Dapalong looks to score with a jab to the body but Freidrichs is just out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Freidrichs might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Freidrichs misses with an uppercut. Dapalong saw that one coming.
Dapalong throws the left hand but Freidrichs avoids the punch easily.
Dapalong clobbers Freidrichs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Freidrichs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Freidrichs lands a nice shot to the body.
Freidrichs misses with a hook to the body
and Dapalong counters with a stiff right hand.
Dapalong scores with a hook.
Dapalong throws a hook but Freidrichs blocks it.
Freidrichs misses with a shot to the body
and Dapalong counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Freidrichs. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs looks to throw the jab but Dapalong is out of range.
Jamison Freidrichs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dapalong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dapalong lands a jab to Freidrichs's midsection.
Dapalong throws a hook to the side of Freidrichs's head but Freidrichs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dapalong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freidrichs misses with a wild combination.
Dapalong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Dapalong misses.
Freidrichs takes one on the button.
Freidrichs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freidrichs misses with a double jab
and Dapalong counters with a nice uppercut.
Jamison Freidrichs's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dapalong moves out of range as Freidrichs throws a body kick.
Dapalong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dapalong throws a jab when Freidrichs was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dapalong misses the target.
Freidrichs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dapalong misses the jab.
Freidrichs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vincent Dapalong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Freidrichs swings widly with a right hand
and Dapalong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dapalong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Freidrichss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dapalong throws a lazy right hand but Freidrichs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Freidrichs misses its intended target.
Dapalong with a hook.
Dapalong throws a hook but Freidrichs blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs walks into a left hand.
Freidrichs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dapalong but Dapalong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dapalong with a jab.
Dapalong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freidrichs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dapalong on his heels. He'll look to pass Dapalong's guard now, I'm sure.
Freidrichs postures up.
Dapalong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freidrichs.
Freidrichs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freidrichs won't allow Dapalong to get back to his feet.
Freidrichs looking to pass the guard.
Dapalong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Dapalong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Freidrichs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dapalong throws a hook to the side of Freidrichs's head but Freidrichs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Freidrichs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Freidrichs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dapalong as he avoids it easily.
Freidrichs misses with a body shot.
Freidrichs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dapalong.
Dapalong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freidrichs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dapalong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freidrichs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dapalong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Freidrichs just misses with a punch to the body.
Dapalong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Freidrichs connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dapalong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Freidrichs.
Freidrichs misses with a body shot
and Dapalong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freidrichs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dapalong to score with a decent uppercut.
Dapalong tries to sprawl but Freidrichs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Freidrichs is thwarting Dapalong's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freidrichs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dapalong's head.
Dapalong manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Freidrichs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dapalong.
Freidrichs slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freidrichs throws the left hand but Dapalong avoids the punch easily.
Dapalong lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Dapalong misses its intended target.
Jamison Freidrichs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs throws out a loose jab but Dapalong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freidrichs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dapalong lands a left and a right that send Freidrichs crashing to the mat, dazed. Dapalong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Freidrichs is rocked!
Jamison Freidrichs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A telegraphed right hand from Freidrichs misses the target.
Freidrichs shoots in looking for a takedown but Dapalong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Freidrichs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamison Freidrichs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dapalong misses with a hook
letting Freidrichs counter with a right hand.
Dapalong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freidrichs misses the jab.
Dapalong scores with a sloppy right hand. Freidrichs should have avoided that one.
Dapalong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Freidrichs needs to keep his hands up - Dapalong had a free shot at his head there.
Freidrichs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dapalong to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Freidrichs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs moves forwards but Dapalong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Freidrichs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dapalong.
Dapalong misses with a looping right.
Freidrichs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Freidrichs tries for a takedown but Dapalong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dapalong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dapalong looks to land a left hand but Freidrichs moved out of range nicely.
Freidrichs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dapalong finds it's way round the side to connect with Freidrichs's head.
Dapalong loads up on a big right hand but Freidrichs slips the punch.
Dapalong throws a jab but it's blocked by Freidrichs.
Freidrichs seems to have got his legs back now.
Dapalong misses with an uppercut
enabling Freidrichs to counter with a crisp jab.
Vincent Dapalong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dapalong scores with a sloppy right hand. Freidrichs should have avoided that one.
Jeez, Jamison Freidrichs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dapalong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freidrichs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Freidrichs misses with an uppercut. Dapalong saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Dapalong.
Freidrichs throws a series of punches but Dapalong moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freidrichs. Dapalong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freidrichs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dapalong.
Dapalong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice sprawl there from Dapalong as Freidrichs shoots in.
Freidrichs misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dapalong connects with a body shot.
Dapalong lands with an uppercut that bounces Freidrichs off the cage and back into range.
Freidrichs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dapalong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Dapalong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dapalong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Dapalong!
A victorious Vincent Dapalong 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Thai Muay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski has chosen Midgard as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thai Muay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muay tries a head kick but it misses.
Muay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kochanowski's sensitive parts.
Muay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kochanowski avoids the head kick by Muay.
Muay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Jakub Kochanowski has been cut.
Muay motions for Kochanowski to come forward. Muay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muay dips to his left and cracks Kochanowski with an uppercut!
Kochanowski checks a low kick from Muay.
Muay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Muay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kochanowski scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kochanowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Muay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski moves out of range of the body kick from Muay.
Muay misses with a kick to the body
and Kochanowski counters with a straight right hand.
Muay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kochanowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muay wants to clinch up but Kochanowski keeps it at a distance.
Muay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kochanowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Muay takes the fight into the clinch.
Muay taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muay landing knees to the head.
Muay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Muay tries to land a knee to the head but Kochanowski blocks with his arms.
Kochanowski breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muay is looking to land body kicks.
Muay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kochanowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muay is trying to defend but Kochanowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muay wants to get back to his feet.
Muay wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping busy.
Muay has his hands clasped together around Kochanowski's back. He's all about the action.
Muay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kochanowski is working away from the top position though.
Muay is defending against the submission attempts here by Kochanowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muay is trying to maintain the position but Kochanowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kochanowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muay defending well though.
Kochanowski is thwarting Muay's attempts to control the position.
Muay wants to get back to full guard.
Kochanowski wants to control but Muay is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kochanowski throwing shots but Muay is blocking nicely.
Muay is looking to improve his position.
Muay wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Muay swinging wildly here.
Kochanowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kochanowski connects with a right hand. Muay shakes it off.
Nice sprawl there from Muay as Kochanowski shoots in.
Muay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kochanowski is out of range.
Muay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kochanowski with a hook.
Muay throws a head kick that misses.
Kochanowski blocks a head kick by Muay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Muay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Kochanowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kochanowski blocks a head kick by Muay.
Muay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muay misses with a wild body shot.
Muay is looking to chop away at Kochanowski's legs.
Muay throws a head kick that misses.
Kochanowski avoids a kick to the body.
Muay throws a head kick but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Muay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kochanowski misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muay but Muay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kochanowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Kochanowski misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kochanowski is able to avoid easily.
Muay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Muay.
Muay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kochanowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Muay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kochanowski can do to turn this around?
Muay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muay throws a head kick but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Kochanowski staying out of range there.
Muay explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Muay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kochanowski blocks the body kick.
Muay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Muay is predictable there
and Kochanowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kochanowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kochanowski's elbow.
Muay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muay lands an elbow inside that Kochanowski shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kochanowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Muay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kochanowski's guard.
Kochanowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muay defends well.
Muay stopping the sweep attempt from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski has his hands on Muay's head, controlling the position.
Muay is looking to work some ground and pound but Kochanowski has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muay trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Muay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kochanowski on the ground.
Muay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kochanowski is proving hard to escape from.
Kochanowski looking to control.
Muay slips nicely into half guard.
Kochanowski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kochanowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kochanowski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Muay throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kochanowski's body to avoid the submission. Kochanowski has instead reached around Muay's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kochanowski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jakub Kochanowski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jakub Kochanowski made sure he mentioned Kangaroo Punch (Formally Happy Pills) - Laundry 90, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyov Kirijenko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lyov Kirijenko!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Kirijenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Kirijenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirijenko throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirijenko.
Jones dives in and grabs Kirijenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirijenko pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by Kirijenko.
Kirijenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kirijenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirijenko throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirijenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Kirijenko.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirijenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko regains half guard.
Kirijenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Kirijenko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones 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.
Jones passes Kirijenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Kirijenko is working from the bottom.
Kirijenko has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Madz . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones is nestled in close to Kirijenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kirijenko wants to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Kirijenko is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kirijenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirijenko taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirijenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirijenko tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Kirijenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirijenko.
Kirijenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirijenko, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kirijenko keeps moving.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirijenko is retaining full guard.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Kirijenko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
Kirijenko tries to improve position but can't.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirijenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Kirijenko is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jones working the head with strikes.
Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Kirijenko's head but Kirijenko avoids it well.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones with the ground and pound but Kirijenko regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jones throwing shots but Kirijenko is blocking nicely.
Kirijenko is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirijenko wants to get back to full guard.
Kirijenko is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirijenko avoid being mounted?
Kirijenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
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 Justin Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kirijenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirijenko tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirijenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a takedown
letting Kirijenko counter with a right hand.
Kirijenko misses with a few strikes there.
Kirijenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kirijenko tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kirijenko to the ground. Kirijenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kirijenko looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Kirijenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones has his foot on Kirijenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirijenko works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirijenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kirijenko trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirijenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirijenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kirijenko from controlling successfully.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kirijenko passes into side control.
Kirijenko landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Kirijenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Kirijenko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
Kirijenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kirijenko.
Kirijenko looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirijenko tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirijenko. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Kirijenko gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Kirijenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Kirijenko prevents a body shot from Jones.
Kirijenko stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kirijenko after a bit of a struggle.
Kirijenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kirijenko after a bit of a struggle.
Kirijenko looking for a takedown.
Kirijenko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Kirijenko manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kirijenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kirijenko is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones stands and throws Kirijenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kirijenko is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyov Kirijenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones shoots in and drives through. Kirijenko sprawls well.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Kirijenko misses with a double jab.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kirijenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirijenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Kirijenko passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Kirijenko looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirijenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Kirijenko's legs - danger averted.
Kirijenko is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones postures up in Kirijenko's guard and throws a big left but Kirijenko blocks it.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kirijenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Kirijenko preventing the sweep.
Kirijenko wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kirijenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Kirijenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kirijenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Kirijenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirijenko stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Kirijenko trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kirijenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Kirijenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kirijenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Justin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirijenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kirijenko landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirijenko lands a couple of elbows.
Kirijenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones keeping full guard, as Kirijenko tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyov Kirijenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kirijenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyov Kirijenko!
An out of breath Lyov Kirijenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enting Butikol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Butikol might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. August comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hit 'em up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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199 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enting Butikol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oktawian August!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butikol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
August has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Butikol is landing a low percentage of strikes.
August fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butikol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Butikol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck August on the side of the head.
August throws a leg kick but Butikol sees it coming and moves out of range.
Butikol looks to land a combination but August avoids it well.
Butikol has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Butikol misses the shot to the body.
Butikol throws out a powerful jab.
Butikol throws a sloppy head kick
and August counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Butikol misses with a two punch combination.
August cracks the inside of Butikol's front leg.
August throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
August throws a head kick but Butikol moves out of range.
August misses with a low kick.
August misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butikol.
August clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
August wants a takedown.
Butikol misses with a punch to the body.
Butikol lands a nice elbow.
August stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Butikol throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
August tries for a takedown. No joy.
August dodges an elbow strike from Butikol.
August lands an elbow just above Butikol 's eye.
It looks like Enting Butikol has been cut.
August taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Butikol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Butikol lands an elbow inside.
August tries to pull guard but Butikol won't allow it.
Enting Butikol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oktawian August.
Butikol tries to work over August's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from August fails to land.
Butikol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
August lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
August tries a body shot but Butikol blocks it.
Butikol trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from August.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Butikol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
August takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
August's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
August dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Butikol. That did some damage!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Butikol enables August to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Butikol manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Butikol has his foot on August's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. August works his way back into a safe position though.
August trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
August wants to control from the top but Butikol keeps moving.
Butikol is looking for a triangle but August pushes his legs off easily.
Butikol keeping full guard, as August tries to pass.
August 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.
Butikol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
August postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
August passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Butikol manages to get back to half guard.
August wants to pass to mount but Butikol is defending the position.
Butikol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
August is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butikol actively working from the bottom here.
August is trying to work for a kimura but Butikol is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butikol slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Butikol working for submissions but it's allowed August to get to half guard.
August is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Butikol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time August.
August is working for a kimura but Butikol is defending it quite comfortably.
August is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Butikol defends it well.
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 Enting Butikol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Butikol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enting Butikol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butikol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
August throws a half hearted mid kick.
August misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Butikol. That snapped August's head back.
August lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Butikol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butikol moves away from the strike by August.
August doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oktawian August seems to be getting the better of the standup.
August throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Butikol to counter with a crisp jab.
Butikol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but August checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butikol misses with a right hand
and August counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butikol thinking.
Butikol takes a swing at August's ribcage but misses.
Butikol misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Butikol.
August pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enting Butikol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butikol misses with a hook
and August counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
August stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butikol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butikol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. August gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
August tries to free his leg and advance position but Butikol is retaining full guard.
Butikol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. August gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
August stands up over Butikol, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Butikol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but August can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
August pushes down on Butikol's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oktawian August has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butikol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but August pulls his head out easily.
Butikol is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
August is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
August is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
August seems to be working for a kimura but Butikol defends the submission attempt.
Butikol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Butikol actively working from the bottom here.
August scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Butikol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
August not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
August is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Butikol looking for submissions off his back.
Butikol tries to get to full guard but August has control of the leg.
August is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Butikol actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
August is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
August seems to be working for a kimura but Butikol defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oktawian August showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enting Butikol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Butikol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
August lands a leg kick that knocks Butikol off balance momentarily.
August moves away from the strike by Butikol.
An inside leg kick lands from August.
August scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Butikol misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
August misses with an uppercut.
Butikol throws a hook but August blocks it.
Butikol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Butikol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract August.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butikol works the jab nicely.
Butikol throws a body punch but August moves out of range.
August uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butikol.
August looks to land a body kick but Butikol moved away.
Butikol throws a one two combo.
Butikol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
August lands a jab to Butikol's midsection.
August lunges at Butikol with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Butikol's hand.
A shot to the liver by Butikol. Beautiful body shot.
August fakes the leg kick and cracks Butikol in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butikol blocks a leg kick.
Butikol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
August shoots in and gets a takedown into Butikol's guard.
Butikol looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
August passes Butikol's left leg - he's now in half guard.
August is looking for a kimura here.
August is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
August looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Butikol wants to improve his position but August is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butikol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Butikol wants to improve his position but August is controlling well.
Enting Butikol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
August moves nicely into side control.
August moves into full mount!
Butikol sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
August wants to control but Butikol is keeping him busy.
Butikol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
August scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butikol actively working from the bottom here.
August passes to side control.
August has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
August thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
August throwing shots but missing, from side control.
August is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Butikol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
August looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
August looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Butikol is avoiding damage well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oktawian August comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got August winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oktawian August!
After the big win, Oktawian August made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Soul Supremacy Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelios comes to the cage accompanied by In Waves. 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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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tatsuya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios misses with a body shot.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios throws a poor cross that misses
so Aoki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chelios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki works over Chelios with some ground and pound from guard.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chelios wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Aoki is now in half guard.
Chelios is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Shield that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chelios is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios is looking to improve his position.
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chelios is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
Chelios keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chelios sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Chelios defends it.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chelios keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aoki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chelios is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki throwing shots but Chelios is blocking nicely.
Aoki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki thows a huge punch but Chelios dodges it nicely.
Chelios on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chelios wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Chelios is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chelios has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
Aoki working over Chelios with some ground and pound. Chelios looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoki lands a nice short elbow.
Chelios trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki is keen to just control but Chelios is a slippery customer.
Chelios has hold of Aoki's hands but Aoki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aoki connects with a nice short shot to Chelios's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoki lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aoki prevents Chelios from improving his position.
Aoki passes to side control.
Aoki working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chelios has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aoki tries to advance to mount but Chelios denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Aoki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chelios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Chelios throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chelios.
Chelios lands a glancing blow to the side of Aoki's head.
It looks like Tatsuya Aoki has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aoki under the eye.
Chelios throws a body shot but no joy.
Chelios throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chev Chelios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chelios displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aoki.
Chelios jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
Aoki is rocked!
Chelios dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aoki. That did some damage!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aoki!
Aoki scores with a takedown into Chelios's guard.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chelios is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki postures up.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Aoki stands up over Chelios, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chelios trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki trying to control but Chelios is working from the bottom.
Chelios wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Aoki working some strikes from top position.
Tatsuya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chelios is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aoki is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Chelios keeps moving.
Aoki chips away with some ground and pound.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki is working Chelios over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aoki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aoki throws an elbow that misses. Chelios uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aoki's guard. Nice move by Chelios!
Chelios wants to stand but Aoki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chelios decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chelios misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chelios!
The fighters circling - Chelios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki thuds a left hand into Chelios's body.
A big right from Chelios misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chev Chelios dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Aoki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chelios.
Aoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chelios.
Chelios misses with a body shot.
Chelios lands a nice shot that snaps Aoki's head back.
Chelios thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aoki if he has to take too many more of those.
Chelios lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelios steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Aoki is out on his feet! Chelios sets himself and nearly takes Aoki's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chev Chelios!
Chev Chelios retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Chev Chelios 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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