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SFC 15 - In Your Face PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Downes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bark er (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bark er has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Downes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Downes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, bark er!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Downes prevents er from breaking the clinch.
Downes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. er is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
er wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
er tries to pull guard but Downes won't allow it.
Downes tries for a takedown. No joy.
er wants to get back to striking at distance but Downes won't allow it.
Downes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but er pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Downes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
er successfully pulls guard.
Downes wants to pass the guard but er is keeping the position.
Downes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Downes is working er over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
er working for a triangle but Downes defends it easily.
er trying to keep a closed guard but Downes is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downes is pushing down on er's leg trying to pass to half guard. er is fighting to maintain full guard but Downes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Downes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks er with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
er really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Downes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Downes works his way into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if er can do anything to dispel that myth.
er is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Downes trying to control but er is having none of it.
Downes wants to finish this one by submission but er is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Downes.
Downes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downes is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
er working to try and regain half guard.
Downes 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.
Downes avoids the attempt from er to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
er just holding on.
Downes looking to secure an arm triangle but er defends it well.
Downes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force er to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so er shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
er is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Downes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Downes tries to control but er wriggling away.
er is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Downes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
er is looking to improve his position but Downes isn't that keen on the idea.
Downes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for er because Downes loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Downes working for a guillotine from mount but er is in no mood to give up.
er is trying desperately to improve position.
Downes avoids the attempt from er to control.
er working to try and regain half guard.
er wants to control but Downes is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downes dominating with strikes here.
er is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Downes dominated that round.
That's time! Downes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from er.
er shoots in for a takedown but Downes shows good takedown defense.
Downes misses with an uppercut.
Downes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but er avoids it really well and circles away.
Downes misses with a takedown attempt
and er counters with a nice double leg into guard.
er avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Downes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
er throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Downes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
er working some strikes from top position.
er must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
er slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Downes has a closed guard, preventing er from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downes looking to control.
Downes keeping moving, preventing er from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
er tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Downes shoots and misses
and er counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Downes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
er shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
er seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
er wanted to stand there but Downes had control of the position.
Downes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as er controls the pace.
er got a little sloppy there for a moment and Downes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, er has managed to get both his arms back between Downes's legs - danger averted.
er looking to pass the guard.
er tries to stand but Downes is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downes is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! er has his hands clasped together but Downes extends an breaks er's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Downes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Downes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy McFaddin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy McFaddin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yoshi Chiba's chin.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshi Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy McFaddin!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFaddin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFaddin tries to clinch but Chiba moves out of range.
McFaddin wants to clinch up but Chiba keeps it at a distance.
Andy McFaddin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFaddin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McFaddin tries to clinch up but Chiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Chiba shoots in and drives through. McFaddin sprawls well.
Chiba circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFaddin is looking to clinch.
Chiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFaddin fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFaddin misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiba tries for a takedown but McFaddin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McFaddin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McFaddin moves into the clinch successfully.
Chiba goes for a takedown attempt but McFaddin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Chiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFaddin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFaddin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McFaddin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McFaddin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chiba avoids it.
McFaddin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chiba avoids it.
McFaddin lands an elbow inside.
McFaddin tries to land a knee to the head but Chiba blocks with his arms.
McFaddin tries to land a knee to the head but Chiba blocks with his arms.
Chiba avoids the elbow strike from McFaddin, against the cage.
McFaddin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chiba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McFaddin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chiba takes an elbow to the temple.
McFaddin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chiba is working for takedown but McFaddin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chiba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFaddin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McFaddin tries a knee to the head but Chiba blocks it.
McFaddin looks gassed!
Chiba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McFaddin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McFaddin tries to land knees in the clinch but Chiba avoids the damage to the body.
Chiba blocks the elbow strike.
McFaddin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McFaddin tries to land a knee to the head but Chiba blocks with his arms.
McFaddin trying to land knees to the body.
Chiba wants a takedown.
Chiba tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFaddin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chiba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McFaddin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McFaddin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McFaddin trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McFaddin.
Chiba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chiba blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFaddin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chiba avoids it.
Chiba has McFaddin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McFaddin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chiba can't get the takedown.
Chiba lands a takedown into guard.
McFaddin striking off his back but it's not causing Chiba any problems.
Chiba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chiba lands a couple of elbows.
Chiba stands up over McFaddin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McFaddin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chiba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chiba is in close to McFaddin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McFaddin is looking to stand up but Chiba isn't so interested in that idea.
Chiba working some strikes from top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McFaddin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McFaddin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFaddin wants to clinch.
McFaddin wants to clinch.
Chiba shoots in for a takedown but McFaddin shows good takedown defense.
McFaddin fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFaddin fails in his attempt to clinch.
McFaddin is looking to clinch but Chiba is avoiding it.
McFaddin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy McFaddin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chiba circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFaddin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chiba circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFaddin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFaddin fails in his attempt to clinch.
McFaddin tries to close the distance and clinch but Chiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFaddin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McFaddin tries to clinch there but Chiba circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiba is trying hard to land a takedown here. McFaddin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McFaddin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chiba avoids the body shot from McFaddin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFaddin fails in his attempt to clinch.
McFaddin is looking to clinch.
McFaddin tries to clinch up.
McFaddin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chiba is able to avoid easily.
McFaddin is breathing heavily.
Chiba swats away the attempt to clinch by McFaddin.
McFaddin tries to clinch but Chiba is having none of it.
McFaddin wants to clinch up but Chiba keeps it at a distance.
McFaddin doesn't manage to clinch there - Chiba circles away.
Chiba swats away the attempt to clinch by McFaddin.
Chiba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McFaddin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chiba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chiba landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McFaddin is looking to stand up but Chiba isn't so interested in that idea.
Chiba connects with a couple of short punches.
Chiba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McFaddin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chiba is aware though and is defending well.
Chiba cracks McFaddin with a solid left hand.
Chiba 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.
Chiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chiba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chiba landing with the ground and pound.
McFaddin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chiba lands a couple of digs.
McFaddin wants to get back to his feet but Chiba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McFaddin wants to sweep but no luck.
Chiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chiba gets the takedown into side control.
Chiba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chiba landing strikes.
Chiba misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McFaddin can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Chiba's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McFaddin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McFaddin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McFaddin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McFaddin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFaddin clinches up against the cage.
McFaddin tries to land knees in the clinch but Chiba avoids the damage to the body.
Chiba wants a takedown.
Chiba avoiding damage as McFaddin throws knees to the body.
McFaddin lands a damaging elbow.
Chiba goes for a takedown attempt but McFaddin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Chiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFaddin wants to clinch up but Chiba keeps it at a distance.
McFaddin takes a swing at Chiba's ribcage but misses.
Chiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFaddin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McFaddin prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Chiba dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McFaddin tries to close the distance and clinch but Chiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFaddin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andy McFaddin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFaddin has closed the distance and engaged Chiba in a clinch.
Chiba is trying to drag McFaddin to the mat but McFaddin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McFaddin lands a knee to the head.
Chiba avoids the elbow strike from McFaddin, against the cage.
McFaddin looking to throw knees to the head but Chiba is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFaddin misses with a knee strike.
Chiba tries for a takedown but McFaddin manages to get underhooks.
McFaddin lands an elbow inside that Chiba shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chiba drops down looking for an ankle pick but McFaddin pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Chiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFaddin wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFaddin leaves Chiba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McFaddin throws a half hearted mid kick.
McFaddin scores with a nice head shot.
Chiba keeps the fight on the outside.
McFaddin lands a head kick. Chiba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McFaddin tries to clinch there but Chiba circles away.
McFaddin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Chiba keeps the fight on the outside.
McFaddin is looking to clinch.
Chiba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McFaddin.
Chiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFaddin doesn't manage to clinch there - Chiba circles away.
McFaddin doesn't manage to clinch there - Chiba circles away.
Chiba circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFaddin is looking to clinch but Chiba is avoiding it.
Chiba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McFaddin wants to improve his position but Chiba is controlling well.
McFaddin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chiba lands a nice short elbow.
Chiba working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFaddin looks like he's trying to stand up.
McFaddin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chiba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chiba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. McFaddin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chiba stands up over McFaddin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McFaddin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McFaddin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFaddin tries to clinch up but Chiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Chiba keeps the fight on the outside.
Chiba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chiba lands in his opponent's guard.
McFaddin wants to get back to his feet but Chiba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFaddin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chiba chips away with some ground and pound.
Chiba stands up over McFaddin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McFaddin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chiba.
Chiba scoring with some ground and pound.
McFaddin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFaddin tries to clinch up but Chiba circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFaddin tries to clinch there but Chiba circles away.
Chiba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McFaddin avoids it really well and circles away.
McFaddin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Chiba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chiba 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Chiba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Grime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gualterio Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes has chosen Return Of The Tres as his entrance music. Gualterio Reyes looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Grime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gualterio Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes dodges the punch combination from Grime.
Reyes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Grime takes the fight into the clinch.
Grime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grime leaves Reyes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grime closes the distance and clinches.
Reyes wants to break free but Grime has control.
Grime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grime.
Grime gets a clinch.
Grime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grime moves into range and clinches up with Reyes.
Grime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grime moves into range and clinches up with Reyes.
Grime manages to break the clinch.
Grime drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reyes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grime controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grime passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reyes parries the strikes from Grime easily there. Grime is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reyes to escape.
Grime remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Big Grime just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Grime closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grime manages to break the clinch.
Grime takes the fight into the clinch.
Grime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grime lands a big head kick that sends Reyes tumbling to the mat! Grime takes a step backwards and waves Reyes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Gualterio Reyes has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Grime.
Grime pushes Reyes away with a front kick.
Grime is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reyes's half guard.
Grime decides to stand up.
Grime lands a head kick. Reyes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reyes is rocked!
Grime connects with a stiff jab that staggers Reyes - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Big Grime!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Marcelo Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BOB B (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Marcelo Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BOB B!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores sends B crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Flores is motioning to the referee to let B up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like BOB B has been cut.
B shoots in for a takedown but Flores shows good takedown defense.
Flores misses with a wild combination.
B tries to clinch but Flores is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Flores.
Flores throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flores looks to land a combination but B avoids it well.
Flores swinging wildly here.
B rushes Flores and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
B tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flores just stands there and leans against the cage.
B tries to pull guard but Flores holds him up against the cage and eventually B drops back down to his feet.
Juan Marcelo Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BOB B.
B goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flores prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Flores misses.
B shoots in looking for a takedown. Flores tries to sprawl out of it but B keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flores manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
B takes a shot right to the bread basket.
B looks gassed!
A combination from Flores does no damage.
Flores misses with a series of wild punches.
Flores misses with a wild body shot.
B shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flores as he jumps to the side.
B lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
B misses with a double jab.
Flores throws a left and a right that both miss
and B counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Flores!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flores bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Flores showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flores stands and steps away. B gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Flores throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
B is looking to clinch but Flores is avoiding it.
Flores sends B crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Flores is motioning to the referee to let B up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
B is rocked!
Flores connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends B to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Flores!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Marcelo Flores!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristopher Naungayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stay In Shadow - Finger Eleven kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kimbo Slice is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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273 lbs
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24
279 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kristopher Naungayan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naungayan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Naungayan lunges at Slice with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slice's hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slice.
Naungayan has managed to clinch.
Naungayan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naungayan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naungayan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Slice to his feet.
Slice tries to clinch but Naungayan moves away
and Naungayan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
It looks like Naungayan is going to stand back up.
Naungayan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Slice to get to his feet.
Naungayan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Naungayan is looking to stand up but Slice won't let him.
Slice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naungayan manages to get himself to full guard.
Naungayan trying to control the position.
Naungayan pulls Slice in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice won't allow Naungayan to get back to his feet.
Naungayan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Naungayan is breathing heavily.
Slice is trying to force a seperation but Naungayan has the dominant position.
Slice is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Slice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice throws a right and a left that Naungayan avoids nicely.
Naungayan gets a takedown into half guard.
Slice keeping control of the position.
Naungayan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Slice controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Slice trying to control here.
It looks like Naungayan is going to stand back up.
Slice pushes Naungayan off looking to stand but Naungayan dives back in and keeps control.
Slice trying to control but Naungayan postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Naungayan with a jab.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab by Naungayan.
Slice throws a front kick aimed at Naungayan's knee but Naungayan avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naungayan has closed the distance and engaged Slice in a clinch.
Naungayan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Naungayan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naungayan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Kristopher Naungayan has been cut.
Slice tries for a takedown but Naungayan circles away easily
and Naungayan counters with a series of strikes. Slice will be more careful next time no doubt.
Slice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naungayan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kristopher Naungayan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slice.
Slice connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Slice walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Naungayan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Slice swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Naungayan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Get Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Back comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Guile theme :D kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dixon Cox has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dixon Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Get Back!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Back tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Back to the mat! Back manages to get full guard.
Cox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cox throwing strikes but missing.
Back is trying to control the position but Cox postures up.
Cox stands up over Back, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cox stays in close to Back's body and controls the position.
Cox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cox postures up.
Cox wants to control from the top but Back keeps moving.
Cox looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Back is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cox wants to control from the top but Back keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cox tries a low kick but Back avoids it.
Cox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Back is not content to let Cox control the position.
Back is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Back some visible discomfort.
Cox working the head and body with strikes.
Cox looks up at the clock and then as Back takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cox smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cox is working to tighten is grip on Back's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Back has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cox is really squeezing tight and eventually Back passes out! Cox breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dixon Cox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaine Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azad Naja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azad Naja acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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183 lbs
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175 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blaine Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Azad Naja!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Naja has time to react.
Naja misses with a two punch combination.
Naja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Naja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Naja.
Naja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stone defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Naja.
Naja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaine Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azad Naja.
Naja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stone's waist but Stone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naja off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stone.
Naja is not content to let Stone control the position.
Naja taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naja taking punishment in the form of punches.
Naja sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Naja actively working from the bottom here.
Naja is not content to let Stone control the position.
Naja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
Naja looks gassed!
Stone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stone working over Naja with some ground and pound. Naja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stone works his way into side control.
Stone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Naja to see if he's OK.
Stone lands some shots froms side control.
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.
Stone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Naja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Naja is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stone is controlling him well.
Stone working the ground and pound.
Stone grinds an elbow into Naja's temple.
Naja is looking for a sweep.
Stone scoring with punches from side control.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naja keeps working.
Stone prevents Naja from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone scores with punches from side control.
Naja manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stone is trying to control the action in half guard but Naja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Naja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone winds up and cracks Naja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stone lands a nice short elbow.
Naja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stone is nestled in close to Naja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stone drops an elbow to the side of Naja's head.
Stone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Naja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Naja trying to control from the bottom.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stone thows a huge punch but Naja dodges it nicely.
Naja has hold of Stone's hands but Stone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naja is refusing to be controlled, as Stone sits in half guard.
Stone throwing shots but Naja is blocking nicely.
Naja is trying to stand up here but Stone is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Stone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Naja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naja pulls his head out easily.
Naja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naja pulls his head out easily.
Naja seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stone defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stone defends it well.
Naja prevents Stone from improving his position.
Stone has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Naja. Oh but Stone has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Naja goes limp - he's gone! Stone jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blaine Stone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Caceres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Caceres might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Damage Inc. by Metallica. Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Caceres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Caceres wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to pass to full mount but Caceres defends it.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caceres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Caceres is looking to improve his position.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein moves into full mount! Caceres won't be happy about that!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein wants to finish this one by submission but Caceres is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has control of Caceres's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Caceres regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Caceres tries to hold on but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Caceres is surviving well by controlling Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's body position as best he can.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Caceres wants to hold on but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein pushes him away.
Caceres is trying to stand.
Caceres tries to hold on but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein pushes him away.
Caceres's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caceres can't escape the position.
Caceres swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Caceres is surviving well by controlling Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's body position as best he can.
Caceres knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on the ground.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks gassed!
Caceres wants to hold on but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein pushes him away.
Caceres regains half guard.
Caceres is defending against the submission attempts here by Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein uses his free foot to push down on Caceres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Caceres.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caceres wants to try and get back to his feet.
Caceres is looking to get to half guard.
Caceres tries to lock up and control but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Caceres can't escape the position.
Caceres defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Caceres has worked his arm free - good work by Caceres!
You can see the frustration on Caceres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Caceres rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard! Nice work there by Caceres!
Caceres looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caceres is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caceres defends it easily.
Caceres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein keeping moving, preventing Caceres from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Caceres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caceres throws a nice looking combination but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks for a takedown but Caceres sprawls well.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Caceres did well to prevent Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein getting side control.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking for a kimura here.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is trying to work for a kimura but Caceres is defending well.
Caceres wants to get back to his feet.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is breathing heavily.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking for a kimura here.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caceres has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres looking for submissions off his back.
Caceres is trying to stand.
Caceres is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Caceres with a poor takedown
and Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Caceres wants to stand up but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is controlling him.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caceres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Caceres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Caceres has escaped and now he's on top!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caceres is aware though and is defending well.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has his foot on Caceres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caceres works his way back into a safe position though.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is keeping the position.
Caceres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caceres wants to control from the top but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein keeps moving.
Caceres stopping the sweep attempt from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caceres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caceres lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Caceres.
Caceres tests Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caceres misses with a takedown attempt
and Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Caceres is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Caceres is trying to control the position but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein postures up.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein passes Caceres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is trying to work for a kimura but Caceres is defending well.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking for a kimura but Caceres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to get the leverage.
Caceres gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking to pass the guard.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is one step ahead there.
Caceres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is controlling him.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking to pass the guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Caceres dives on top into guard.
Caceres looking to pass the guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caceres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Caceres lands with a good body shot.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein misses with a double jab.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein avoids the body shot from Caceres.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antonio Caceres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caceres tries to avoid it but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caceres to the ground. Caceres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Caceres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caceres.
Caceres throws a one two combo.
Caceres scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caceres clobbers Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caceres connects with a crisp jab.
Caceres throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caceres misses with a series of wild punches.
Caceres ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caceres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Caceres moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Caceres lands a two punch combo.
Caceres throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein throws a nice looking combination but Caceres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caceres catches Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danga de danga de dang - Caceres scores with a four punch combination!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Caceres did well to prevent Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein getting side control.
Caceres is trying to stand back up but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is controlling him
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein works his way into side control.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Caceres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caceres tries to improve position but can't.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caceres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caceres is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Caceres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Caceres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Caceres is looking to reverse the position.
Caceres wants to control but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein postures up.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caceres prevents Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caceres struggling a bit here.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caceres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Caceres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Antonio Caceres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caceres striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
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 Antonio Caceres.
I think Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Overdrive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Overdrive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Becker!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Overdrive napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Becker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Becker working away.
Overdrive is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Overdrive tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overdrive is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker avoids the strikes from the bottom by Overdrive.
Overdrive tries to bench press Becker off him but Becker keeps the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Overdrive stuffs the takedown.
Becker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Becker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Overdrive misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Becker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Overdrive is out of range and Becker settles back down.
Overdrive throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Becker.
Overdrive fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus Overdrive is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overdrive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Overdrive loads up on a big right hand but Becker slips the punch.
Overdrive lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Becker backs up against the cage.
Overdrive cracks Becker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Becker tries to clinch up.
A big right from Overdrive misses.
Overdrive loads up on a big right hand but Becker slips the punch.
Overdrive throws a hook to the side of Becker's head but Becker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Becker misses.
Becker shoots for a double leg takedown but Overdrive sprawls well. He's pushed Becker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Overdrive with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Overdrive throws a series of punches but Becker avoids them all with ease.
Overdrive thuds his right hand into Becker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Overdrive lands with an uppercut that bounces Becker off the cage and back into rage.
Becker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive throws a nice looking combination but Becker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Overdrive works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Overdrive scores with a nice strike.
Overdrive lunges at Becker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Becker's hand.
Becker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left and a right from Overdrive both land. Nice combination.
Overdrive cracks Becker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Overdrive is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Overdrive lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Becker is looking to clinch.
Becker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Overdrive but Overdrive pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maximus Overdrive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Becker.
Becker looks gassed!
Becker shoots in but Overdrive avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Becker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Overdrive but Overdrive pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Overdrive slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Becker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive catches Becker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Overdrive tests Becker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Overdrive scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Overdrive cracks Becker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Becker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Overdrive stalks Becker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Becker's face. Becker staggers backwards, shaken.
Overdrive lands a glancing blow to the side of Becker's head.
Overdrive fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Becker on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Becker.
Becker walks into a stiff left hand from Overdrive.
Becker walks into a left hand.
Overdrive getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Overdrive scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overdrive lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Becker is rocked!
Overdrive throws a hook to the side of Becker's head but Becker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Becker is still on wobbly legs! Can Overdrive finish him?
Becker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Becker seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Overdrive lands with a nice combination. Becker backs away looking to recover.
Overdrive cracks Becker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Overdrive as he connects with a hook.
Overdrive sizes up Becker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Overdrive drops Becker with a naaaaasty hook - Becker is in real trouble here! Overdrive dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Overdrive!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Busmalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Witherspoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Busmalis comes to the cage accompanied by Necro - Push it to the limit. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Busmalis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Witherspoon!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busmalis moves out of range as Witherspoon strikes.
Busmalis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Busmalis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Witherspoon avoids a kick to the body.
Witherspoon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Witherspoon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Igor Busmalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Witherspoon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Busmalis to score with a decent uppercut.
Witherspoon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Witherspoon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Busmalis does no damage.
Busmalis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Busmalis. Witherspoon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Witherspoon throws a low kick, looking for Busmalis's leg but Busmalis calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Busmalis as he checks the leg kick.
Busmalis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Witherspoon delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witherspoon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Witherspoon tries a head kick but it misses.
Busmalis throws a leg kick but Witherspoon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Busmalis misses with a body shot.
Witherspoon throws a head kick that Busmalis semi-blocks.
It looks like Igor Busmalis has been cut.
Busmalis throws a combination that misses
and Witherspoon counters with a head kick. That will keep Busmalis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Witherspoon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witherspoon lands a left and a right that send Busmalis crashing to the mat, dazed. Witherspoon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Igor Busmalis's cut is getting worse.
Busmalis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Busmalis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Witherspoon throws a head kick but Busmalis moves out of range.
Witherspoon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Busmalis is breathing heavily.
Witherspoon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Witherspoon misses with a head kick.
Witherspoon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Busmalis will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witherspoon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Busmalis.
Crunch! Witherspoon slams his shin into Busmalis's torso.
Witherspoon misses with a few strikes there.
Busmalis avoids the head kick by Witherspoon.
Busmalis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Witherspoon.
Busmalis tries to land a front kick but Witherspoon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Witherspoon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Busmalis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Witherspoon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Witherspoon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Busmalis checks a leg kick.
Witherspoon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busmalis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Busmalis tries to bum rush Witherspoon with a series of wild strikes but Witherspoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Busmalis cracks the inside of Witherspoon's front leg.
Witherspoon misses with a hook.
Busmalis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Witherspoon's calf.
Witherspoon tries to land a body kick
and Busmalis counters with a one-two to the body.
Witherspoon takes one on the button.
Busmalis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Witherspoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Busmalis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Busmalis blocks a head kick by Witherspoon.
Busmalis lands a slapping body shot.
Witherspoon throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Busmalis counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Busmalis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busmalis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Busmalis misses with a low kick.
Busmalis just misses with a punch to the body.
Busmalis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Witherspoon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Busmalis scores with the left hand. Witherspoon knows he should have avoided that one.
Busmalis misses with the combination.
Busmalis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Witherspoon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Busmalis with a hook.
Busmalis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Witherspoon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Busmalis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Witherspoon avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Busmalis as he checks the leg kick.
Witherspoon misses with a hook.
Busmalis with a hook.
Witherspoon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Witherspoon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Busmalis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Busmalis as he checks the leg kick.
Steve Witherspoon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Witherspoon defending well as Busmalis loads up on a big left hand.
Witherspoon moves away from the strike by Busmalis.
Busmalis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Witherspoon.
Witherspoon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Busmalis misses the body punch
and Witherspoon counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Witherspoon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witherspoon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Witherspoon throws a head kick but Busmalis moves out of range.
A low kick from Busmalis is predictable there
and Witherspoon counters with a nice kick to the body.
Busmalis checks a leg kick.
Witherspoon misses with a head kick.
Witherspoon misses with a few strikes there.
Witherspoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Busmalis throws a jab when Witherspoon was well out of range.
Busmalis misses the shot to the body.
Witherspoon wants to land a leg kick but Busmalis is out of range.
Witherspoon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Busmalis throws a lazy body kick
and Witherspoon counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witherspoon lands a front kick.
Steve Witherspoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Busmalis checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Witherspoon. That's going to slow Busmalis down.
A shot to the body from Busmalis misses
letting Witherspoon counter with a right hand.
Igor Busmalis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A combination from Witherspoon does no damage.
Witherspoon fails to land with a series of punches.
Busmalis slips a jab and a cross from Witherspoon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Witherspoon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Witherspoon.
Witherspoon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Busmalis.
Busmalis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Witherspoon lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busmalis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Witherspoon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Busmalis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jeez, Igor Busmalis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Busmalis misses with a body shot
and Witherspoon counters with a good low kick that Busmalis was not able to check.
Good exchange - Witherspoon coming out on top.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Igor Busmalis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Witherspoon!
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