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RFC 27 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne Parr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernardo Bernardo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernardo Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Wayne Parr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardo throws a body punch but Parr moves out of range.
Parr swings widly with a right hand
and Bernardo counters by moving into the clinch.
Parr manages to break the clinch.
Parr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bernardo.
Parr throws out a counter right but Bernardo avoids it with no problem.
Bernardo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Parr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Bernardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parr throws an overhand right that lands on Bernardo's shoulder, as Bernardo tries to avoid the shot.
Bernardo shoots in and bounces Parr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bernardo is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo passes Parr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bernardo wants to control but Parr is keeping him busy.
Bernardo is controlling the pace.
Bernardo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bernardo uses his free foot to push down on Parr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Parr.
Parr has left one of his arms exposed and Bernardo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Parr screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernardo Bernardo!
Our winner, Bernardo Bernardo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Thane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Jacobs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Thane!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Thane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thane looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Jacobs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Thane shows good takedown defense.
Thane misses with a wild combination.
Thane lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Thane misses.
Thane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacobs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jacobs.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thane looking for a sweep. Not yet Thane, not yet.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Thane keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs stopping the sweep attempt from Thane.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Thane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs preventing the sweep.
Jacobs postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Jacobs feinted with a counter takedown.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Thane tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thane pinned against the cage. Thane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacobs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thane scores with a jab to the body.
Thane looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.
Thane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacobs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thane scores with a nice right hand.
Thane lands a jab.
Michael Thane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thane just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thane. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thane throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily.
Jacobs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Michael Thane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacobs momentarily.
Jacobs shoots in and drives through. Thane sprawls well.
Thane swinging wildly here.
A head kick by Thane misses
and Jacobs counters with a single leg into guard. Thane didn't expect that.
Thane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacobs is pushing down on Thane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thane is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacobs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jacobs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thane keeps working.
Thane is trying to maintain the position but Jacobs is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thane keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Thane is defending against the submission attempts here by Jacobs.
Thane gets full guard.
Jacobs trying to control but Thane is working from the bottom.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but Thane has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Thane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Thane sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Jonathan Jacobs has been cut.
Thane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jacobs rather than just go for the knockout.
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thane is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Thane circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Thane there.
Thane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thane. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs tries to counter with a takedown but Thane is quick to defend against it.
Jacobs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thane thuds a left hand into Jacobs's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thane's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thane duly obliges.
Jacobs shoots for a takedown but Thane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thane connects with a combination that backs up Jacobs into the cage. Thane lands a flurry of punches that gets past Jacobs's guard. Jacobs is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Thane bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Thane!
Michael Thane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chryst Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chryst Halo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chryst Halo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chryst Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Johns!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johns throws a counter combo.
Johns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halo blocks a head kick by Johns.
Johns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
Johns shoots in but Halo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johns connects with the punch.
Johns takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Halo throws a hook to the side of Johns's head but Johns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo delivers a nice body kick.
Halo with a nice cross.
Johns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johns's head backwards.
Halo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halo to score with a decent uppercut.
Crunch! Halo slams his shin into Johns's torso.
Halo rushes Johns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Halo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johns, pushing him back against the cage.
Halo misses with some punches.
Johns breaks from the clinch.
Halo lands a two punch combo.
Halo tries to clinch up but Johns circles away and keeps his distance.
Halo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johns shoots in and drives through. Halo sprawls well.
Chryst Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Johns.
Johns lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Johns misses
and Halo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halo throws the left hand but Johns avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Halo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo clinches.
Johns can't break the clinch.
Halo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johns misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Halo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johns.
Decent striking displayed by Halo there.
Halo slips a jab from Johns.
Sloppy strikes from Johns. Those never looked like landing.
Johns walks forward, straight into a front kick from Halo.
Halo lands the left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Halo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halo.
Halo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johns has his takedown stuffed
and Halo counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Halo there.
Halo connects with a solid leg kick.
Halo stuns Johns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Halo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johns swats away the attempt to clinch by Halo.
Halo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Halo connects with a body shot that sends Johns's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Johns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Halo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halo scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo works Johns's body with a nice hook.
Halo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halo avoids a kick to the body.
Johns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johns lands with an overhand left.
Johns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Halo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johns is in Halo's guard.
Johns won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo has his hands on Johns's head, controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chryst Halo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Halo counters with a left to the body.
Chryst Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Johns. Those never looked like landing.
Johns misses with a hook
and Halo counters with a low kick, right behind Johns 's knee.
Johns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Johns.
Halo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johns throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Halo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johns tries for a takedown but Halo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halo throws a big counter combination but Johns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johns takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halo throws out the jab.
Johns shoots in and drives through. Halo sprawls well.
Johns darts in looking for a takedown but Halo gets double underhooks and turns Johns into the cage.
Chryst Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Johns.
Johns is breathing heavily.
Johns just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns misses with a series of wild punches.
Chryst Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Halo slams his shin into Johns's torso.
Halo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johns at a distance.
Halo moves in looking to clinch but Johns pushes him off.
Halo lands a two punch combo.
Johns shoots in but Halo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halo dodges the punch combination from Johns.
Halo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Halo.
Halo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Alan Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Johns misses.
Halo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johns has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Halo.
Halo with a jab.
Johns slips a jab and a cross from Halo.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johns can do to turn this around?
Halo swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halo throws out the jab.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halo as he jumps to the side.
Johns slips a jab from Halo.
Halo cracks Johns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halo sends Johns crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Halo is motioning to the referee to let Johns up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Johns is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns shoots in for a double leg but Halo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johns is still on wobbly legs! Can Halo finish him?
Johns keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Halo as Johns shoots in.
Johns throws an off balance right hand
and Halo counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Johns to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Halo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chryst Halo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ara Givi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Butterfly Effect - Sweet and Low kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ara Givi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justin Lewis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ara Givi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Lewis!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis forces Givi back against the cage and clinches.
Givi has Lewis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lewis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lewis looking to slow down the pace here.
Lewis lands an elbow inside that Givi shrugs off.
It looks like Ara Givi has been cut.
Givi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lewis after a bit of a struggle.
Givi tries to pull guard but Lewis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ara Givi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Givi jumps guard but Lewis stands there with Givi around his waist. Givi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Givi tries for a takedown but Lewis manages to get underhooks.
Givi jumps guard but Lewis stands there with Givi around his waist. Givi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Givi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lewis prevents it.
Lewis is leaning against Givi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Givi is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Lewis - that landed with a thud.
Lewis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lewis presses Givi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis is trying to stall.
Lewis tries to stall but Givi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis stalling the fight.
Givi looking for a takedown.
Lewis taking a breather.
The referee calls for Lewis to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Lewis.
Givi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis clinches with his opponent.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Givi takes an elbow to the temple.
Lewis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lewis lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Givi as Lewis tries to tie him up.
Lewis landing knees to the body.
Lewis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lewis lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis has Givi pressed against the cage.
Lewis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lewis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Givi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ara Givi's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lewis.
Lewis lands a right hand.
Lewis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lewis lands a shot to the body.
Lewis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lewis wants to stall.
Lewis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lewis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lewis tries a knee to the head but Givi blocks it.
Lewis connects with a knee to the head.
Lewis taking a breather.
Lewis taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Lewis.
Lewis moves into the clinch.
Lewis is trying to stall.
Lewis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lewis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lewis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lewis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Givi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lewis is defending well.
Lewis tries to stall but Givi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lewis lands a body shot.
Lewis effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Lewis.
Lewis lands an elbow inside.
Ara Givi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lewis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lewis is trying to maintain a safe position but Givi gets an underhook and turns Lewis into the cage.
Lewis is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Lewis.
Lewis drops Givi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Givi looks back up at him and smiles so Lewis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Givi is rocked!
Jeez, Ara Givi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis throws a powerful right kick. Givi tried to block low but the kick was high! Givi was taken right off of his feet! Lewis jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Justin Lewis!
After the fight, Justin Lewis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Collasus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mubaracus Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collasus comes to the cage accompanied by Darker Side. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mubaracus Carwin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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235 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Collasus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mubaracus Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collasus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carwin.
Collasus is looking to counter punch.
Carwin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carwin throws a leg kick
and Collasus counters with a shoot takedown. Carwin fights it but they end up in guard.
Carwin is trying to keep Collasus in close.
Carwin wants to sweep here but Collasus controlling him for the moment.
Collasus trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Collasus won't allow Carwin to sweep him here.
Collasus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carwin is trying to control the position but Collasus postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collasus wants to pass the guard but Carwin is keeping the position.
Carwin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collasus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collasus being controlled here momentarily.
Collasus is looking to work some ground and pound but Carwin has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collasus works over Carwin with some ground and pound from guard.
Collasus preventing the sweep.
Collasus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Collasus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collasus throwing strikes but missing.
Collasus throws a big elbow that misses.
Collasus chips away with some ground and pound.
Carwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collasus is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is still trying to improve position.
Collasus scoring with some ground and pound.
Collasus trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carwin managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Collasus trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Collasus throwing strikes from guard but Carwin blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collasus wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carwin clinches.
Collasus is working for takedown but Carwin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carwin lands with a right to the head.
Carwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collasus's elbow.
Carwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collasus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carwin after a bit of a struggle.
Carwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carwin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Carwin fails to land.
Collasus blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carwin misses with some punches.
Carwin misses with the head strike.
Carwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collasus's elbow.
Carwin works on Collasus's body with a couple of short punches.
Carwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Carwin.
Carwin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carwin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collasus blocking some punches.
Collasus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mubaracus Carwin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Carwin as Collasus shoots in.
Carwin misses the jab.
Carwin misses with a body shot.
Collasus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collasus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collasus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Collasus dodges the punch combination from Carwin.
Collasus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collasus thinks about countering with a head kick.
Carwin misses the body punch
and Collasus counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin moves in looking to clinch but Collasus pushes him off.
Collasus tries to counter with a takedown but Carwin is quick to defend against it.
Carwin throws a body shot but no joy.
As Carwin looks to move away, Collasus throws a big counter combo bu Carwin just gets out of the way.
Carwin wants to clinch
and Collasus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collasus swats away the attempt to clinch by Carwin.
Collasus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collasus.
Collasus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Collasus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carwin.
Carwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collasus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gabriel Collasus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collasus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carwin!
We've been hearing good reports from Collasus'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.
Carwin tries to bench press Collasus off him but Collasus keeps the position.
Collasus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Collasus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Collasus works to advance to full mount. Carwin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collasus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carwin wants to hold on but Collasus pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collasus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carwin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carwin shrugs it off.
Collasus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Collasus looking for a guillotine from mount but Carwin is having none of it.
Carwin tries to hold on but Collasus postures up.
Collasus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Carwin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Collasus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collasus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Carwin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Carwin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carwin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Collasus avoids the attempt from Carwin to control.
Collasus looking to ground and pound but Carwin is blocking nicely.
Collasus wants to control the pace but Carwin is squirming around nicely.
Collasus working the ground and pound effectively.
Collasus looking for a guillotine from mount but Carwin is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collasus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carwin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carwin shrugs it off.
Carwin tries to hold on but Collasus postures up.
Collasus cracks Carwin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Collasus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Collasus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carwin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin tries to improve position but can't.
Collasus 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.
Collasus tries for a kimura but Carwin is defending well.
Collasus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Collasus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Collasus shoots for a takedown but Carwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carwin! But no joy.
Carwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collasus defending well as Carwin loads up on a big left hand.
Collasus throws a counter high kick but Carwin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Donk. Carwin catches Collasus right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Carwin misses.
Carwin misses with a low kick.
Carwin instigates a clinch.
Carwin lands an uppercut.
Mubaracus Carwin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collasus.
Carwin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carwin tries a body shot but Collasus blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collasus blocking some punches.
Carwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Collasus controls his hands.
Carwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carwin has a couple of punches blocked by Collasus.
Carwin lands a right hand.
Carwin lands an uppercut.
Carwin gets underhooks to prevent Collasus's takedown attempt.
Carwin working aggressively here.
Carwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collasus tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Collasus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collasus tries to score a body lock takedown but Carwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carwin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carwin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collasus.
Carwin throws a head punch that misses.
Carwin lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Carwin.
Collasus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Collasus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Collasus.
Carwin throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collasus blocks an uppercut.
Carwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Carwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carwin lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carwin.
Collasus has Carwin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carwin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carwin.
Carwin is pressed up against the cage. Collasus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carwin down to the mat. Carwin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carwin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Collasus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Carwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collasus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Collasus on the side of the head.
Carwin misses with a hook.
Collasus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
No luck for Collasus with that takedown attempt.
Collasus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carwin avoids it really well and circles away.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Collasus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carwin tries to bum rush Collasus with a series of wild strikes but Collasus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carwin misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Collasus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carwin.
Collasus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carwin sprawls well. Carwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Collasus gets slowly back to his feet.
Carwin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mubaracus Carwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carwin 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mubaracus Carwin!
Gabriel Collasus was interviewed post fight and said 'There's no excuse for my performance out there tonight. i will use this as a learning experience and come back 10x the fighter i was tonight! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peerless Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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29
192 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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26
191 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tarik Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peerless Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson tries to clinch there but Swagger circles away.
Gibson misses with a low kick.
Gibson misses with a looping right.
Gibson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibson lands a leg kick that knocks Swagger off balance momentarily.
Gibson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swagger misses with a wild combination.
Gibson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swagger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swagger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gibson. Gibson obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Gibson lands.
Gibson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swagger checks a low kick from Gibson.
Gibson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson tests Swagger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Gibson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gibson cracks a nice hook into Swagger's ribs.
Swagger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibson.
Gibson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gibson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gibson.
Swagger is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Gibson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Swagger clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarik Gibson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Silsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio El Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silsa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Candy by Robbie Williams. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pertti Silsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silsa throws a series of punches but El Toro moves out of range.
Silsa wants to clinch.
Silsa fails with a takedown attempt.
El Toro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
El Toro's coach down at Guinness Stout was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on El Toro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short body shot lands from El Toro as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by El Toro.
Silsa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
El Toro trying to control the position but instead, Silsa has worked for underhooks and has pushed El Toro into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro blocking some punches.
Silsa working aggressively here.
El Toro throws a head punch that misses.
Silsa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silsa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Toro lands an uppercut.
El Toro breaks from the clinch.
Silsa with a hook.
It looks like Julio El Toro has been cut.
Silsa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. El Toro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Silsa as he checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Silsa's head coaches at LeBeau Ground Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
El Toro misses with a looping right.
Silsa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but El Toro manages to circle out of the way.
El Toro scores with a leg kick.
El Toro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silsa throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Toro looks to score with a jab to the body but Silsa is just out of range.
El Toro dives in and scores a takedown into Silsa's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Silsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
El Toro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses.
Silsa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro throws a strike but Silsa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
El Toro looking for a sweep. Not yet El Toro, not yet.
El Toro looking for a guillotine here but Silsa defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silsa wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
El Toro has his foot on Silsa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silsa works his way back into a safe position though.
Silsa stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.
El Toro is striking but Silsa is not phased and passes to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard but Silsa has passed into side control.
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.
El Toro wants to control but Silsa postures up.
Silsa moves into full mount!
El Toro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silsa manages to capitalize on a mistake by El Toro to take his back!
El Toro wants to escape the position.
Silsa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
El Toro fending off the submission attempt from Silsa.
Will Silsa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio El Toro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio El Toro's cut.
That's time! Silsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silsa connects with a body shot.
Silsa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Toro.
Silsa looks to land a right hand but El Toro moved out of range.
El Toro throws a poor cross that misses
so Silsa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silsa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silsa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
El Toro controls Silsa momentarily but Silsa frees himself.
El Toro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silsa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
El Toro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silsa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
El Toro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silsa is one step ahead there.
Silsa wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Silsa postures up.
Silsa pushes down on El Toro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silsa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silsa stands and throws El Toro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
El Toro stops Silsa from passing to mount.
Silsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Toro can do to turn this around?
Silsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
Silsa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
El Toro tries to bench press Silsa off him but Silsa keeps the position.
El Toro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Silsa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silsa trying to keep a closed guard but El Toro is proving a slippery customer.
El Toro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses.
El Toro throws a big right hand that misses.
El Toro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
El Toro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silsa's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro trying to control but Silsa is working from the bottom.
Silsa has momentary wrist control but El Toro slips an elbow through the middle.
El Toro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Silsa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silsa managing to control the position.
El Toro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silsa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
El Toro is pushing down on Silsa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silsa is fighting to maintain full guard but El Toro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silsa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silsa controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro throws a big right hand that misses.
El Toro postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pertti Silsa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio El Toro'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silsa throws a looping overhand right but El Toro ducks down to avoid it.
El Toro with the counter takedown but Silsa avoids it easily.
El Toro staying out of range there.
And El Toro tries to counter it with a takedown but Silsa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
El Toro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silsa.
Nice cross by El Toro.
An inside leg kick from Silsa misses.
El Toro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silsa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Toro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silsa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Toro somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by El Toro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by El Toro.
Silsa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silsa blocks a head kick by El Toro.
Silsa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pertti Silsa is winning the standup battle so far.
El Toro thuds his right hand into Silsa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
El Toro looks to land a left hand but Silsa moved out of range nicely.
Silsa is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Silsa does no damage.
El Toro throws a body punch but Silsa moves out of range.
El Toro throws an off balance right hand
and Silsa counters with a nice uppercut.
El Toro is looking to slow Silsa down with leg kicks.
El Toro throws a body punch but Silsa moves out of range.
Silsa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from El Toro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Toro sizes up Silsa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
El Toro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silsa!
Julio El Toro has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silsa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Toro trying to control the action but Silsa is working from the bottom.
Silsa is working to avoid the ground and pound but El Toro connects with a decent elbow.
El Toro tries for a kimura but Silsa is defending well.
Silsa tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silsa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of El Toro.
Silsa holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
El Toro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
El Toro tries to score with some ground and pound. Silsa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Silsa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
El Toro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
El Toro is looking for a kimura but Silsa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for El Toro to get the leverage.
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.
Silsa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from El Toro.
El Toro landing with the ground and pound.
El Toro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silsa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Silsa keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio El Toro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Toro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julio El Toro!
Our winner, Julio El Toro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makahlen Gorbachoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - Careful. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makahlen Gorbachoff!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Gorbachoff finds it's target.
Larsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff throws an overhand right that lands on Larsson's shoulder, as Larsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gorbachoff blocks a head kick by Larsson.
Gorbachoff avoids the head kick by Larsson.
Larsson is looking to clinch.
Larsson slips a jab from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff tries to land a front kick but Larsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sven Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorbachoff moves away.
A jab lands there for Gorbachoff.
Larsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Larsson lands a jab to Gorbachoff's midsection.
Larsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gorbachoff.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorbachoff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Larsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gorbachoff throws an off balance right hand
and Larsson counters with a single leg into guard. Gorbachoff didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson wants to stand and escape but instead Gorbachoff has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gorbachoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gorbachoff controls the pace.
Gorbachoff trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Gorbachoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gorbachoff throwing strikes from guard but Larsson blocks nicely.
Gorbachoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larsson is keeping the position for now.
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.
Gorbachoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorbachoff trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Gorbachoff trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Larsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Larsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gorbachoff is proving hard to escape from.
We've been hearing good reports from Larsson'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larsson tries to clinch there but Gorbachoff circles away.
A head kick misses from Larsson.
Gorbachoff throws a front kick aimed at Larsson's knee but Larsson avoids it well.
Larsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gorbachoff sprawls and moves away.
Larsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larsson throws a right hand that Gorbachoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Gorbachoff also avoids with ease.
Larsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gorbachoff eats them both and turns towards Larsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson wants to clinch
and Gorbachoff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larsson is looking to clinch but Gorbachoff is avoiding it.
Larsson blocks a jab.
Gorbachoff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gorbachoff lands the left hand.
Gorbachoff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gorbachoff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gorbachoff throws a leg kick but Larsson checks it.
Larsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larsson lands an overhand right.
Larsson defending well as Gorbachoff loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Larsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Larsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Larsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gorbachoff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Larsson misses with a combination
and Gorbachoff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Larsson's guard.
Larsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larsson has momentary wrist control but Gorbachoff slips an elbow through the middle.
Gorbachoff wants to pass the guard but Larsson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gorbachoff with a nice head shot there.
Gorbachoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gorbachoff misses with a body kick.
Larsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gorbachoff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larsson scrambles back to his feet.
Sven Larsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorbachoff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Larsson is able to avoid easily.
Larsson connects with a single shot there.
Gorbachoff throws out a loose jab but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson lands with a good body shot.
Larsson cracks Gorbachoff with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson drives through and clinches with Gorbachoff against the cage.
Gorbachoff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larsson.
A short right from Larsson on the inside.
Gorbachoff is trying to break the clinch but Larsson is controlling him.
Gorbachoff manages to break the clinch.
Gorbachoff on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorbachoff connects with a looping right hand.
Larsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Larsson tries to clinch there but Gorbachoff circles away.
Gorbachoff steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Larsson.
Gorbachoff throws a lazy right hand but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larsson throws a sloppy head kick and Gorbachoff moves out of range easily.
Gorbachoff throws a hook to the side of Larsson's head but Larsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Larsson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larsson wants to clinch.
Gorbachoff throws a leg kick that misses.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Gorbachoff.
Larsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Larsson misses with an uppercut.
Larsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff throws a low kick but Larsson avoids it.
Larsson loads up on a big right hand but Gorbachoff slips the punch.
Larsson scores with a punch to the head.
Gorbachoff cracks Larsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Larsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gorbachoff.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorbachoff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Larsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorbachoff blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gorbachoff! But no joy.
Gorbachoff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gorbachoff was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Larsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Gorbachoff.
Larsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gorbachoff with a jab.
Larsson misses with a double jab
and Gorbachoff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Larsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Gorbachoff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Makahlen Gorbachoff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Larsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Larsson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Larsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gorbachoff on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Larsson.
Gorbachoff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gorbachoff throws a leg kick but Larsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Larsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gorbachoff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gorbachoff counters with a good low kick that Larsson was not able to check.
Larsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gorbachoff can pounce on him.
Gorbachoff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larsson wants to clinch up but Gorbachoff keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachoff throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Larsson lands a head kick. Gorbachoff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gorbachoff tries to land a front kick but Larsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gorbachoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gorbachoff swats away the attempt to clinch by Larsson.
Gorbachoff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Larsson does no damage.
Gorbachoff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gorbachoff scoring well with a low kick there.
Larsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gorbachoff scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Gorbachoff tenderised Larsson's leg. Larsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Larsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gorbachoff counters with a two punch combo.
Gorbachoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Gorbachoff throws a right hand that Larsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsson also avoids with ease.
Gorbachoff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsson.
Gorbachoff blocks the body kick.
Larsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gorbachoff under the eye.
Gorbachoff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Larsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Larsson has Gorbachoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Larsson trying to stall but Gorbachoff improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gorbachoff is working for takedown but Larsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Larsson crunches a lovely knee into Gorbachoff's ribcage.
Larsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorbachoff backwards.
Larsson looking to throw knees to the head but Gorbachoff is blocking nicely.
Gorbachoff lands a right hand.
Gorbachoff blocking some punches.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Gorbachoff avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gorbachoff as Larsson tries to tie him up.
Gorbachoff misses with the head strike.
Gorbachoff misses with a body punch.
Gorbachoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gorbachoff uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff blocking some punches.
Gorbachoff tries to score a body lock takedown but Larsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Larsson is working Gorbachoff over against the cage.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gorbachoff is trying to force a seperation but Larsson has the dominant position.
Larsson has a couple of punches blocked by Gorbachoff.
Larsson blocks an uppercut.
Gorbachoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Larsson won't allow it.
Gorbachoff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorbachoff misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land.
Larsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gorbachoff controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sven Larsson.
I think Larsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Larsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Sven Larsson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zarek Reschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Zarek Reschke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eduardo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Reschke wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've been told by Reschke's head coaches at The Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reschke misses with a body shot.
Reschke lands a high kick!
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Reschke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Reschke scoring well with a low kick there.
Reschke throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reschke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Reschke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reschke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Reschke finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reschke lands a head kick!
Reschke throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Reschke misses with a left hand
so Alvarez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alvarez postures up in Reschke's guard and throws a big left but Reschke blocks it.
Alvarez trying to control but Reschke is working from the bottom.
Reschke keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Reschke has wrist control.
Alvarez trying to control but Reschke is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reschke controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Reschke.
Reschke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez slips a jab from Reschke.
Reschke misses with a head kick.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zarek Reschke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reschke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Reschke shakes it off.
A slow jab from Reschke misses its intended target.
Reschke throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reschke looks to throw a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reschke won't be happy with that.
Reschke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Alvarez taking a breather here.
Alvarez in side control, throwing shots but Reschke defends.
Alvarez throws an elbow but Reschke slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Alvarez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Reschke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez staying calm.
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reschke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reschke misses with a looping left.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Reschke is just out of range.
Reschke tries to counter by clinching up but Alvarez breaks away and moves out of range.
Reschke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Reschke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reschke throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Reschke misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Reschke throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Reschke misses with an uppercut.
Reschke throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reschke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reschke throws out the jab.
Reschke lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Reschke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reschke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Reschke.
Alvarez takes one to the chin there.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reschke.
Reschke throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Reschke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reschke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reschke throws a low kick but Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Alvarez scores with the left hand. Reschke knows he should have avoided that one.
Reschke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Reschke lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reschke 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.
Reschke slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reschke throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Reschke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reschke.
Reschke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reschke rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Reschke moves out of range.
Reschke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reschke wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reschke misses with a hook to the body
and Alvarez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reschke!
Alvarez throws a strike aimed at the side of Reschke's head but Reschke avoids it well.
Alvarez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alvarez working away.
Reschke is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Reschke is trying to escape and Alvarez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Reschke is forced to tap! Nice work there by Alvarez! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eduardo Alvarez! Eduardo Alvarez retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Eduardo Alvarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Short Stuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock's entrance music is Alive. A fine choice. Stuff has chosen High aggro damage/kicks as his entrance music. Short Stuff will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mookie Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Short Stuff!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock throws a leg kick but Stuff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blaylock just misses with a punch to the body.
Stuff misses with a head kick.
Stuff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blaylock checks a leg kick nicely.
Blaylock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stuff.
Blaylock 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.
Blaylock lands a jab to the head.
Stuff misses with a wild combination.
Blaylock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stuff thows a body kick. Blaylock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blaylock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stuff.
Blaylock staying out of range there.
Blaylock throws a push kick but Stuff slaps the foot to one side.
Blaylock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blaylock takes a swing at Stuff's ribcage but misses.
Blaylock throws a poor cross that misses
and Stuff counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Stuff finds it's way through Blaylock's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaylock throws a jab when Stuff was well out of range.
Blaylock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stuff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blaylock.
Blaylock tries to clinch there but Stuff circles away.
Stuff throws out a counter right but Blaylock avoids it with no problem.
Blaylock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stuff connects with a looping right hand.
Blaylock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blaylock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stuff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stuff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blaylock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaylock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stuff counters with a leg kick.
Mookie Blaylock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaylock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stuff cracks Blaylock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blaylock moves out of range of the body kick from Stuff.
Blaylock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaylock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaylock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Stuff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stuff with a hook.
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
Stuff is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuff is looking to slow Blaylock down with leg kicks.
Stuff throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Blaylock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stuff checks a leg kick.
Stuff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaylock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stuff at a distance.
Blaylock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stuff can pounce on him.
Stuff has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stuff thumps Blaylock with a low kick.
Blaylock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blaylock connects with a leg kick. Stuff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blaylock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stuff has his takedown stuffed
and Blaylock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stuff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blaylock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stuff just manages to avoid it.
Stuff is looking to score with low kicks.
Stuff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaylock.
Jab from Blaylock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Stuff.
An inside leg kick from Blaylock misses.
Stuff throws a head kick but Blaylock moves out of range.
Blaylock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stuff's hands.
Blaylock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stuff appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stuff moves away from the strike by Blaylock.
Blaylock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stuff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stuff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stuff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaylock counters with a leg kick.
Stuff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stuff.
A left lands for Stuff.
Stuff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blaylock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stuff throws a body kick that misses.
Blaylock looks for the body kick but Stuff saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blaylock.
Blaylock lands a leg kick that knocks Stuff off balance momentarily.
Blaylock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stuff under the eye.
Blaylock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blaylock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blaylock looks to throw the jab but Stuff is out of range.
Blaylock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stuff manages to avoid it.
Stuff avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Blaylock finds it's target.
Stuff tries to clinch but Blaylock is having none of it.
Stuff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stuff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blaylock looks to land a combination but Stuff avoids it well.
Blaylock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stuff in his tracks.
Blaylock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Mookie Blaylock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mookie Blaylock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stuff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaylock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stuff is looking to chop away at Blaylock's legs.
Blaylock checks a leg kick.
Stuff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaylock checks it well.
Blaylock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stuff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaylock throws a body punch but Stuff moves out of range.
Blaylock fakes the leg kick and cracks Stuff in the body.
Stuff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaylock.
Blaylock throws a lazy right hand but Stuff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stuff misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuff scores with a decent looking hook.
Blaylock stuffs the takedown attempt from Stuff. Stuff gets slowly back to his feet.
Stuff tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaylock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaylock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stuff just manages to avoid it.
Stuff swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stuff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stuff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blaylock blocks the body kick.
Blaylock is looking to chop away at Stuff's legs.
That kick from Stuff tenderised Blaylock's leg. Blaylock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blaylock scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaylock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mookie Blaylock is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Stuff blocks the low kick.
Blaylock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stuff.
Blaylock is looking to counter punch.
Stuff throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab from Stuff.
Blaylock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blaylock throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Blaylock. That snapped Stuff's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blaylock at a distance.
Blaylock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blaylock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stuff.
Blaylock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stuff connects with a leg kick. Blaylock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stuff fails with the takedown.
Stuff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaylock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stuff's head.
A leg kick checked by Blaylock.
Stuff fakes the leg kick and cracks Blaylock in the body.
Blaylock misses with a hook. Stuff ducked under it nicely.
Stuff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Stuff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stuff lands a nice shot that snaps Blaylock's head back.
Blaylock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stuff can pounce on him.
Stuff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaylock.
Blaylock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuff checks a low kick from Blaylock.
Stuff misses with a low kick.
Blaylock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stuff cracks the inside of Blaylock's front leg.
Stuff throws a leg kick but Blaylock checks it.
Stuff misses with a leg kick.
Blaylock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blaylock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stuff dodges the punch combination from Blaylock.
Stuff lands a slapping body shot.
Blaylock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blaylock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stuff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blaylock blocks a head kick by Stuff.
Blaylock throws a big counter combination but Stuff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stuff takes one on the button.
Blaylock misses with a two punch combination.
Blaylock avoids the head kick by Stuff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock throws a leg kick
letting Stuff counter with a right hand.
Blaylock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaylock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaylock moves out of range as Stuff strikes.
A clash of legs there as Blaylock blocks the low kick.
Blaylock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stuff tries to clinch up.
Blaylock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Blaylock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blaylock sizes up Stuff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stuff misses with a double jab
and Blaylock counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaylock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stuff throws out the jab.
As Stuff looks to move away, Blaylock throws a big counter combo bu Stuff just gets out of the way.
Blaylock looks to land a right hand but Stuff moved out of range.
Stuff replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blaylock blocks it well.
Blaylock staying out of range there.
Blaylock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stuff moves out of range as Blaylock strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Short Stuff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mookie Blaylock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stuff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blaylock.
Blaylock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaylock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stuff.
Stuff slips a straight right by Blaylock.
Stuff takes one on the button.
Stuff checks a leg kick.
Stuff lands a head kick!
A clash of legs there as Blaylock blocks the low kick.
Blaylock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blaylock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stuff.
Stuff throws out a leg kick but Blaylock moves out of range and Stuff only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stuff.
Stuff thows a leg kick but Blaylock checks it
and Blaylock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stuff is looking to land body kicks.
Blaylock checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Blaylock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuff throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stuff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaylock throws out a loose jab but Stuff uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaylock.
Stuff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaylock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Blaylock.
Stuff moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaylock throws a chopping leg kick but Stuff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stuff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaylock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stuff shoots for a takedown but Blaylock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blaylock takes a swing at Stuff's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Blaylock.
Stuff misses with a head kick.
Blaylock throws a right hand that misses
and Stuff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Blaylock.
Blaylock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stuff.
Stuff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaylock.
Stuff misses with an uppercut. Blaylock saw that one coming.
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!
Stuff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaylock is just out of range.
Stuff swings for the body but Blaylock moves out of range.
Stuff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blaylock misses with a hook.
Blaylock misses with a head kick.
Stuff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
You can see that Stuff has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Stuff misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaylock counters with a leg kick.
Stuff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stuff lands a glancing blow to the side of Blaylock's head.
Stuff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaylock swivels and escapes.
Mookie Blaylock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Short Stuff.
Stuff tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaylock misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Stuff misses.
Stuff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaylock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stuff's head.
Blaylock throws a leg kick that misses.
Stuff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaylock. Blaylock obviously looking to wear him down.
Stuff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaylock can pounce on him.
Crunch! Stuff slams his shin into Blaylock's torso.
Stuff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Blaylock.
Blaylock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stuff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blaylock.
Stuff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blaylock takes a swing at Stuff's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Stuff misses.
Blaylock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blaylock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stuff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaylock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stuff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blaylock doesn't manage to clinch there - Stuff circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blaylock - that will leave a mark!
Stuff is looking to slow Blaylock down with leg kicks.
Stuff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blaylock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blaylock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blaylock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blaylock misses with a looping right.
Blaylock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stuff misses with a body kick.
Stuff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaylock.
Stuff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Blaylock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mookie Blaylock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stuff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stuff tries to score with a low kick but Blaylock moves his leg out of the way.
Blaylock misses with a hook.
Stuff moves out of range as Blaylock strikes.
Blaylock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blaylock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaylock blocks a head kick by Stuff.
Blaylock lands an overhand right.
Stuff scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Stuff.
Blaylock lands a nice hook to Stuff's body. Stuff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaylock looks to land a body kick but Stuff moved away.
Stuff tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaylock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaylock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blaylock throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock looks to score with a jab to the body but Stuff is just out of range.
Blaylock tries to land a leg kick but Stuff saw it coming and moves away.
Stuff lands a really nice looking cross but Blaylock seems unphased.
Stuff throws a leg kick but Blaylock checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Stuff blocks the leg kick.
Stuff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stuff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Blaylock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaylock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stuff.
Blaylock throws a lazy head kick
letting Stuff counter with a right hand.
Blaylock avoids a kick to the body.
Blaylock takes a swing at Stuff's ribcage but misses.
Stuff misses with a body kick.
Stuff wants to slow Blaylock down by chopping away at his legs.
Blaylock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stuff tries to move into range but Blaylock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stuff slips a jab from Blaylock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuff misses with a leg kick.
Blaylock misses with a hook. Stuff ducked under it nicely.
Blaylock slips under a jab.
Blaylock fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stuff, right into the meat.
Blaylock throws a push kick but Stuff slaps the foot to one side.
Blaylock connects with a right hand. Stuff shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaylock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blaylock trying to land knees to the body.
Stuff throws a head punch that misses.
Stuff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Blaylock.
Stuff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blaylock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blaylock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaylock gets through Stuff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Blaylock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stuff is rocked!
Stuff is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stuff struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaylock controls his hands.
Stuff is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaylock finish him?
Blaylock working aggressively here.
Blaylock swings wildly with an uppercut but Stuff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stuff seems to have recovered his senses.
Stuff wants to break free but Blaylock has control.
Stuff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stuff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stuff checks a leg kick.
Blaylock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blaylock misses with a hook
and Stuff counters with a good low kick that Blaylock was not able to check.
Blaylock misses with a body kick.
Blaylock moves out of range of the leg kick from Stuff.
Stuff throws a body punch but Blaylock moves out of range.
Blaylock throwing a counter right hand but Stuff manages to avoid it.
Stuff lands a nice shot that snaps Blaylock's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuff misses with a leg kick
and Blaylock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blaylock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stuff is keeping busy.
Blaylock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stuff blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stuff.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuff is trying to break free.
Stuff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stuff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stuff swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaylock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaylock.
Blaylock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stuff's elbow.
Blaylock tries to land knees in the clinch but Stuff avoids the damage to the body.
Blaylock misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mookie Blaylock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mookie Blaylock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blaylock misses with an uppercut.
Stuff slips a straight right by Blaylock.
Stuff throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Blaylock counter with a right hand.
Blaylock moves out of range as Stuff throws a body kick.
Stuff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Blaylock.
Stuff connects with a crisp jab.
Blaylock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blaylock avoids the body shot from Stuff.
Stuff cracks the inside of Blaylock's front leg.
Stuff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Blaylock as he connects with a hook.
Blaylock avoids the head kick by Stuff.
Stuff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blaylock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stuff.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaylock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blaylock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stuff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaylock.
Good leg kick by Stuff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blaylock looks for the body kick but Stuff saw that one coming.
Blaylock misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Stuff as he checks the leg kick.
Stuff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaylock looks to land a left hand but Stuff moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Blaylock as he checks the leg kick.
Stuff throws a low kick, looking for Blaylock's leg but Blaylock calmly moves out of range.
Blaylock throws a nice looking combination but Stuff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stuff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blaylock tries to clinch there but Stuff circles away.
Stuff scores with a leg kick.
Blaylock moves out of range of the body kick.
Short Stuff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuff moves out of range as Blaylock strikes.
Blaylock misses with a body shot.
Blaylock throws a sloppy head kick and Stuff moves out of range easily.
Blaylock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stuff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stuff throws a solid leg kick but Blaylock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stuff.
Blaylock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stuff blocks a jab.
Stuff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stuff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stuff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaylock is looking to counter punch.
Stuff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaylock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stuff throws a head kick but Blaylock moves out of range.
Blaylock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stuff.
Blaylock throws a sloppy head kick and Stuff moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaylock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stuff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blaylock scores with a decent looking hook.
Blaylock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaylock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stuff, pushing him back against the cage.
Blaylock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stuff struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaylock controls his hands.
Stuff dodges an elbow strike from Blaylock.
Stuff blocks an elbow strike.
Blaylock swings wildly with an uppercut but Stuff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaylock lands with a light punch inside.
Stuff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stuff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blaylock misses with some punches.
Blaylock looking to throw knees to the head but Stuff is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuff blocks an uppercut.
Stuff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stuff tries to work over Blaylock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaylock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaylock tries to work over Stuff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaylock.
Blaylock lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaylock wants to stall.
Stuff tries a body shot but Blaylock blocks it.
Blaylock misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaylock.
Stuff can't find room to land a body shot as Blaylock controls the action.
Stuff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stuff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stuff misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mookie Blaylock.
Well Blaylock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mookie Blaylock!
Mookie Blaylock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Short Stuff stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe he got lucky. But probably I took a dive'.
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