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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javier Arroyo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Johns!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arroyo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arroyo was well out of range. Poor timing from Johns.
We've been told by Arroyo's head coaches at Masaru Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johns throws out a powerful jab.
Johns throws a head kick that misses.
Johns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Arroyo.
Arroyo connects with a right hand. Johns shakes it off.
Johns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arroyo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arroyo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Arroyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johns keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Johns is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Arroyo!
A victorious Javier Arroyo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Ironstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Biles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodney Ironstone!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Biles working some strikes from top position.
Ironstone wants to stand and escape but Biles is having none of it.
Biles drops back looking for a leg! Ironstone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ironstone manages to kick Biles off! Biles jumps back into Ironstone's guard.
Biles advances to half guard.
Biles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ironstone is just riding it out for now. Biles eventually gives up the hold.
Ironstone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biles wants to work for an arm triangle but Ironstone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ironstone tries to kick Biles off but Biles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Biles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ironstone is trying to stand.
Biles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ironstone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Biles 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.
Biles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ironstone is just riding it out for now. Biles eventually gives up the hold.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biles thows a huge punch but Ironstone dodges it nicely.
Biles is looking for a kimura but Ironstone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biles to get the leverage.
Biles is trying to work for a kimura but Ironstone is defending well.
Biles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biles is trying to work for a kimura but Ironstone is defending well.
Biles is looking for a kimura here.
Biles 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone has one foot on Biles's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ironstone throws an overhand right that lands on Biles's shoulder, as Biles tries to avoid the shot.
Biles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ironstone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Biles working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Biles tries for a kimura but Ironstone is defending well.
Biles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ironstone, who protects the arm well.
Ironstone is pushing Biles's head away, looking to escape. Biles manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ironstone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ironstone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ironstone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Biles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironstone is trying to get back to his feet.
Biles is trying to get an arm triangle but Ironstone is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Biles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ironstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biles was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironstone.
We've been informed that Ironstone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Biles shoots for a takedown but Ironstone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodney Ironstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biles shoots in but Ironstone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ironstone clinches up with Biles and pushes him back against the cage.
Biles tightens his grip and picks Ironstone up, before dumping him to the ground. Ironstone manages to land in guard.
Ironstone wants to get back to his feet but Biles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Biles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ironstone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ironstone is looking to stand up but Biles isn't so interested in that idea.
Biles works over Ironstone with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironstone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan Biles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biles drops back looking for a leg! Ironstone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ironstone manages to kick Biles off! Biles jumps back into Ironstone's guard.
Biles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ironstone is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ironstone lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biles wants to take the fight to the mat but Ironstone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Biles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biles tries to score a body lock takedown but Ironstone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ironstone manages to break the clinch.
Ironstone throws a sloppy head kick and Biles moves out of range easily.
Biles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Biles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ironstone!
Ironstone throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Biles is just out of range.
Biles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironstone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ironstone is trying to stand back up but Biles is controlling him
Biles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ironstone can do to turn this around?
Biles seems to be looking for submissions.
Biles is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Biles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ironstone sees it coming and defends easily.
Ironstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ironstone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ironstone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biles.
Biles 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.
Biles is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ironstone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biles.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biles seems to be working for a kimura but Ironstone defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biles is looking for a kimura but Ironstone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biles to get the leverage.
Ironstone is trying to stand back up but Biles is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Biles dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Biles fails with a takedown attempt.
Ironstone is looking to clinch.
Biles looks for a takedown but Ironstone sprawls well.
Biles avoids a kick to the body.
Biles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ironstone pushes Biles off looking to stand but Biles dives back in and keeps control.
Biles seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biles seems to be looking for submissions.
Ironstone looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biles wants to work for an arm triangle but Ironstone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biles seems to be looking for submissions.
Ironstone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Biles is looking for a kimura here.
Ironstone wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan Biles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Biles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ironstone defends it well.
Biles is trying to work for a kimura but Ironstone is defending well.
Biles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biles is working for a kimura but Ironstone is defending it quite comfortably.
Ironstone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biles is looking for a kimura here.
Ironstone wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Ironstone
and Biles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Biles.
Biles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Biles wants to control from the top but Ironstone keeps moving.
Ironstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodney Ironstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biles drops back looking for a leg! Ironstone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ironstone manages to kick Biles off! Biles jumps back into Ironstone's guard.
Biles lands a couple of elbows.
Biles prevents Ironstone from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ironstone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biles defends it easily.
Ironstone has his foot on Biles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biles works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Biles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Biles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Biles!
A victorious Ryan Biles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haverford 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris. 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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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Haverford !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Moses!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses clobbers Haverford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moses waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haverford .
Moses connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moses connects with a jab.
Moses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moses throws out a counter right but Haverford avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Haverford has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Moses connects with a looping right hand.
Haverford throws a leg kick
and Moses counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
Haverford 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moses connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haverford scrambles back to his feet.
Haverford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moses is able to avoid easily.
Moses swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haverford connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moses throws a shot from downtown. Haverford moves away and avoids it.
Moses swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moses keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Archie Moses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moses connects with a jab.
Moses punishes Haverford 's body with a nice straight punch.
Moses might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford shoots in but no luck this time.
Moses scores with a decent looking hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haverford .
Haverford throws a right hand that Moses ducks under and follows up with a left that Moses also avoids with ease.
Haverford feints and then cracks Moses's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moses down.
Moses lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moses lands a jab to Haverford 's midsection.
Haverford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moses takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haverford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moses is able to avoid easily.
Haverford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moses connects with a right hand. Haverford shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Moses. That snapped Haverford 's head back.
Moses is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haverford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Moses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haverford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moses throws an overhand right that lands on Haverford 's shoulder, as Haverford tries to avoid the shot.
Moses throws a hook but Haverford blocks it.
Moses lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moses has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Haverford moves to clinch but Moses breaks away
and Moses counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moses connects with a single shot there.
Haverford throws a lazy uppercut
and Moses counters with a nice uppercut.
Moses wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haverford does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Moses scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses misses with a takedown
and Haverford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moses ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moses displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haverford is defended easily by Moses.
Moses lands with a cross.
Haverford closes the distance and clinches up with Moses, looking for a takedown. Haverford pushes Moses against the cage but Moses circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Haverford . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses's corner calls for a 1-2. Moses obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haverford wants to slow Moses down by chopping away at his legs.
Moses feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Haverford is looking for a triangle here but Moses uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
An elbow from Moses crashes against the mat.
Haverford parries the strikes from Moses easily there. Moses is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Haverford to escape.
Haverford is looking to regain half guard here but Moses keeps moving and retains side control.
Moses grinds an elbow into Haverford 's temple.
Moses has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haverford is not content to let Moses control the position.
Haverford wants to control but Moses postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Moses dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moses connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haverford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haverford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moses throws out the jab.
Haverford feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Moses scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haverford takes one to the chin there.
Moses fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haverford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haverford has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Haverford is rocked!
Tom Haverford 's cut is getting worse.
Haverford wants to slow Moses down by chopping away at his legs.
Haverford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haverford ducks right into an uppercut from Moses.
Oh Haverford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moses misses the shot to the body.
Haverford seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moses fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moses swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haverford .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haverford ducks under a wild hook from Moses.
Haverford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moses is out of range.
Moses has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Haverford !
Haverford wants to clinch up but Moses keeps it at a distance.
Moses looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haverford is fending him off so far but Moses persists. Nope, Haverford circles away and we're back to standing.
Moses connects with a body shot that sends Haverford 's belly button to the back.
Moses misses with a wild body shot.
Moses looks to score with a jab to the body but Haverford is just out of range.
Haverford throws a hook but Moses avoids it easily.
Haverford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moses circles away.
Moses throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haverford fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Haverford .
Moses with a hook.
Haverford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moses displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haverford .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Haverford . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses lands with an uppercut that bounces Haverford off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moses lands a nice looking body shot.
Haverford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haverford throws a leg kick that misses.
Moses throws out a counter right but Haverford avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses with a jab.
Good exchange - Moses coming out on top.
Tom Haverford 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Moses lands with a good body shot.
Moses lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Moses.
The crowd cheers as Moses lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haverford doesn't seem phased though.
Moses leaves Haverford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haverford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moses throws a right hand that Haverford ducks under and follows up with a left that Haverford also avoids with ease.
A big right from Moses misses.
As Moses looks to move away, Haverford throws a big counter combo bu Moses just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haverford has time to react.
Moses cracks Haverford with a big right hand and Haverford goes down!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moses wants to control from the top but Haverford keeps moving.
Moses is looking to work some ground and pound but Haverford has wrist control.
Moses sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haverford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haverford 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.
Moses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haverford working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moses is working Haverford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Moses showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A left lands for Moses.
A low kick from Haverford misses
and Moses counters with a straight right hand.
Haverford dodges the punch combination from Moses.
Moses throws an off balance right hand
letting Haverford counter with a right hand.
Moses lands an overhand right.
Moses throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Haverford . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Moses lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haverford slips under a jab.
Haverford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moses checks a leg kick.
Moses fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Haverford .
Moses cracks Haverford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haverford connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Moses.
Moses takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moses jabs at Haverford 's body.
Moses shoots in but no luck this time.
Moses scores with a decent looking hook.
Haverford slips a straight right by Moses.
Moses scores with a punch to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haverford , right into the meat.
Moses looks to score with a jab to the body but Haverford is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moses thuds a left hand into Haverford 's body.
Moses moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moses lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jeez, Tom Haverford 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Moses takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Moses looks to land a right hand but Haverford moved out of range.
Moses scores with a one two! Haverford had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moses takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moses throws a lazy right hand but Haverford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moses tries to bum rush Haverford with a series of wild strikes but Haverford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haverford has closed the distance and engaged Moses in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moses's efforts to push away.
Moses working hard to break the clinch.
Haverford tries to stall but Moses uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haverford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moses avoids it.
Moses breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haverford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haverford misses with a low kick.
Haverford needs to keep his hands up - Moses had a free shot at his head there.
Moses scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haverford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moses.
Moses scores with a decent looking hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Haverford 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Archie Moses!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Kalawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cold Gold (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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190 lbs
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Kalawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cold Gold!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold staying out of range there.
We've been informed that Gold has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gold attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kalawa gets a takedown into half guard.
Kalawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalawa is controlling the pace.
Kalawa stops Gold from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalawa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gold wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalawa with good strikes from the mount here!
Gold is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kalawa content just to control the position here.
Gold is trying to stand.
Kalawa tries to control but Gold wriggling away.
Gold is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold is bucking up trying to escape but Kalawa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gold is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kalawa looking to finish Gold with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gold!
Kalawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gold is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gold is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kalawa working the ground and pound effectively.
Gold is in a horrible position here. Kalawa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalawa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gold tries to buck Kalawa off but he can't manage it.
Kalawa working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kalawa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kalawa raining down shots from the mount!
Gold is rocked!
Kalawa with the ground and pound from mount.
Gold is still in real trouble! Can Kalawa finish him?
Gold trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gold seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalawa controlling his opponent.
Kalawa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gold for as long as he can get away with.
Kalawa lands a heavy elbow.
Gold tries to buck Kalawa off but he can't manage it.
Kalawa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kalawa landing strikes from the mount.
Gold is in a horrible position here. Kalawa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Kalawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gold throws a front kick that sends Kalawa stumbling back into the cage.
Kalawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kalawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Gold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalawa throws a looping overhand right but Gold ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Gold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalawa swinging wildly here.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Kalawa.
A nice side step and Gold releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kalawa gets a clinch.
Kalawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gold digs a right hand into Kalawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kalawa's gas tank.
Kalawa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gold is trying to stand up here but Kalawa is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gold tries to kick Kalawa off but Kalawa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kalawa 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.
Kalawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kalawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kalawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gold wants to stand back up but Kalawa manages to pass into side control.
Kalawa trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalawa landing strikes.
Kalawa prevents Gold from escaping the position.
Kalawa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kalawa working the head and body with strikes.
Gold is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalawa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kalawa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kalawa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kalawa lands a few punches from side control.
Gold wants to get back to his feet.
Kalawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gold keeps working.
Gold tries to escape back to his feet but Kalawa has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Gold's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Gold is tapping! Kalawa saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Kalawa!
During a confident post fight interview, George Kalawa 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ara Givi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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28
300 lbs
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300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ara Givi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Givi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Givi moves out of range.
Givi gets a double leg takedown into Robertson's guard.
Givi trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Givi postures up in Robertson's guard and throws a big left but Robertson blocks it.
Robertson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Givi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Givi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robertson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Givi has gone for a leg lock! Robertson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Givi's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Givi is proving hard to escape from.
Givi is trying to keep Robertson in close.
Givi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Givi looking for a guillotine here but Robertson defends easily.
Robertson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Givi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Givi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robertson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Givi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robertson defends it easily.
Givi trying to control the position.
Givi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Robertson has passed into side control.
Robertson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robertson tries to advance to mount but Givi denies him.
Robertson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Givi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Robertson off and has taken his back!
Robertson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Givi missing with strikes.
Robertson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Givi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Givi.
Givi punishes Robertson with strikes from the back mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Givi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Robertson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Givi counters with a series of strikes. Robertson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Givi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Givi fails with the takedown.
Givi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robertson circles away.
Robertson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Givi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robertson sprawls and moves away.
Robertson throws a body punch but Givi moves out of range.
Robertson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Givi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Givi ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ara Givi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson throws out a powerful jab.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robertson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Ara Givi has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Robertson. No joy for Givi on that attempt.
Givi closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Givi.
Givi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robertson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Givi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robertson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Givi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Robertson has managed to clinch.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
Robertson prevents the takedown attempt.
Givi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Givi is looking for a takedown.
Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Robertson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Robertson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Givi tries to clinch up.
Robertson lands a jab to Givi's midsection.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Givi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robertson defends it nicely.
Givi shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense.
Robertson throws a leg kick which misses Givi's front leg but catches the back leg as Givi tries to avoid it.
Robertson cracks the inside of Givi's front leg.
Robert Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Givi with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Givi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Givi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Givi 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Givi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson throws a low kick, looking for Givi's leg but Givi calmly moves out of range.
Robertson connects with a solid leg kick.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Givi avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Givi attempts a counter takedown but Robertson avoids it well and moves away.
Robertson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ara Givi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Givi is looking to clinch.
Robertson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Givi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robertson as he jumps to the side.
Givi checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands with a slapping head kick.
Givi shoots in for a double leg but Robertson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Givi 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.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson takes a swing at Givi's ribcage but misses.
Givi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robertson circles away.
Givi avoids the head kick by Robertson.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Givi moves away.
Robertson thuds a left hand into Givi's body.
Givi avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Givi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ara Givi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Robertson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Givi's head.
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robertson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Givi rather than just go for the knockout.
Robertson throws a shot to the body.
Robertson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Givi.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses.
Givi tries to clinch but Robertson moves out of range.
Givi avoids the head kick by Robertson.
Robertson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Givi is looking for a counter combo.
No joy there for Robertson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Givi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson misses with the combination.
Givi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robertson avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Givi tries for a takedown but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ara Givi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson lands with a nice combination. Givi backs away looking to recover.
Givi misses with a takedown attempt - Robertson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Givi misses with a wild body shot.
Givi tries for a takedown but Robertson circles away easily
and Robertson counters with an outside leg kick.
Robert Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Givi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Givi eats them both and turns towards Robertson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Robertson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robertson throws a one two combo.
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!
Robertson throws a sloppy head kick and Givi moves out of range easily.
Robertson jabs Givi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robertson throws a body punch but Givi moves out of range.
Robertson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robertson scores with a head kick.
Givi is rocked!
Robertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Robertson as Givi shoots in.
Robertson is looking to slow Givi down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Givi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there
and Givi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robertson's guard.
Givi wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Givi throwing strikes but missing.
Robertson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Givi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Robertson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Robertson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Robertson!
Givi is trying to work for a sweep but Robertson has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson with a couple of short strikes.
Givi tries to hold on but Robertson postures up.
Robertson trying to control but Givi is having none of it.
Givi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robertson lands a big shot there that rocks Givi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robertson 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Robertson!
Robert Robertson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It really wasn't a fair fight. I am awesome and he just sucks.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tel Britton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Knope (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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21
267 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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22
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tel Britton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Knope!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Britton misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Britton. No joy for Knope on that attempt.
Knope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Britton.
Britton missing with a left hand there. Knope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knope has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Britton looks to throw the jab but Knope is out of range.
Britton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knope.
Britton moves out of range as Knope strikes.
Knope swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Britton misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Knope misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Britton misses its target.
Knope cracks Britton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Britton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knope throws a jab but it's blocked by Britton.
Britton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Britton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knope.
Knope tries to clinch
and Britton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knope thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Britton ducks under a wild hook from Knope.
Knope on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knope shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Britton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Britton striking off his back but it's not causing Knope any problems.
Britton wants to stand and escape but Knope is having none of it.
Britton striking off his back but it's not causing Knope any problems.
Knope 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.
Britton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knope is aware though and is defending well.
Britton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Britton is trying to control the position but Knope postures up.
Britton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Britton wants to get back to his feet but Knope is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knope distracts Britton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knope throws a big right hand that misses.
Britton keeping moving, preventing Knope from controlling successfully.
Knope throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knope has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Knope throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Britton was covering up waiting for the punch and Knope finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Britton tries to strike from the bottom.
Knope tries to free his leg and advance position but Britton is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Britton is striking from the bottom but Knope uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Knope is trying to control. Britton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Britton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knope seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Britton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Britton is trying to stand.
Knope looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Britton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Knope working Britton over with strikes.
Britton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Britton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knope.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knope stops Britton from getting back to his feet.
Knope scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knope wants to control but Britton is keeping him busy.
Knope missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Britton tries to kick Knope off but Knope keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Britton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Britton trying to control from the bottom.
Britton is staying active underneath Knope, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Britton misses with a hook to the body
and Knope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knope scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Britton misses with an uppercut.
Britton throws a nice looking combination but Knope bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Britton takes one on the button.
Knope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Britton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Britton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knope closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Britton breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Britton misses the target.
Nice shot by Knope.
Knope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Britton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Britton cracks a nice hook into Knope's ribs.
Knope takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Knope misses.
Britton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Britton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Britton is rocked!
Britton cracks Knope with an open hand slap.
Oh Britton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Britton defending well as Knope loads up on a big left hand.
Britton seems to have got his legs back now.
Knope slips a jab and a cross from Britton.
Knope misses the body punch
and Britton rattles Knope with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Knope tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Britton dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Knope stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tel Britton!
Tel Britton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele has chosen Cinderella Man as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tong Po !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po throws a combination that misses
and Steele counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steele.
Po keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.
Po wriggles free and stands up.
Steele drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Po , who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Po rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steele's guard! Nice work there by Po !
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele working for a triangle but Po defends it easily.
Po has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steele is proving hard to escape from.
Steele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Po manages to get himself to full guard.
Steele is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Po is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Po has escaped and now he's on top!
Po trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Po is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Steele.
Steele has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Steele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steele is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Po is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Po controlling the pace for now.
Steele gets back to half guard.
Po moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steele is looking to improve his position.
Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steele actively working from the bottom here.
Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Po pulls his head out easily.
That's four 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.
Steele manages to get to full guard.
Po sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steele throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Po escapes and throws Steele's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele is looking to regain half guard here but Po keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Steele will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Po has managed to clinch.
Po stalling in the clinch but Steele improves position.
Steele goes for a takedown attempt but Po pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steele scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po is trying to get back to half guard.
Po struggling a bit here.
Steele is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Po has escaped the position, nice work there.
George Steele has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Po has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steele but great work by Po .
Steele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Po wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steele gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steele wants to improve his position but Po is controlling well.
Po is trying to control. Steele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Po pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking to improve his position.
Steele looking for subs from the bottom but Po mounts him!
Steele tries to reverse the position but Po maintains control.
Steele wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Steele tries to escape but Po has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Steele prevents Po from getting a body triangle.
Steele rolls, trying to escape but Po keeps control of the position.
Steele tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Steele regains half guard.
Steele wants to improve his position but Po is controlling well.
Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Po pulls his head out easily.
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.
Steele regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Po is aware though and is defending well.
Po 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.
Po trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Po can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Po with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steele is defended easily by Po .
Steele shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Po defends it nicely.
George Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po lands a big head kick that sends Steele tumbling to the mat! Po takes a step backwards and waves Steele back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Steele is rocked!
It looks like George Steele has been cut.
Po scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Po finish him?
Po scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po is stalking Steele. Steele circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Po , and it's lights out! Steele really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tong Po !
Tong Po is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Tong Po thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Behnder Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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39
185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Ivanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Behnder Jr!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behnder Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Behnder Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Behnder Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Ivanov.
Ivanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Behnder Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ivanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ivanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Behnder Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Ivanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Behnder Jr.
Ivanov lands with a nice body punch.
Ivanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Behnder Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ivanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Behnder Jr is trying is best to control the position here.
Ivanov is thwarting Behnder Jr's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ivanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Behnder Jr manages to get to full guard.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanov passes into half guard.
Ivanov is looking to stall here but Behnder Jr recovers full guard.
Behnder Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Behnder Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Behnder Jr has wrist control.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
Behnder Jr keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Behnder Jr has his hands on Ivanov's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ivanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Behnder Jr takes one to the chin there.
Ivanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Behnder Jr manages to avoid it.
Ivanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marcus Behnder Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Behnder Jr's waist but Behnder Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanov off to one side.
Ivanov moves out of range as Behnder Jr throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Behnder Jr misses.
Ivanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Behnder Jr cracks Ivanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ivanov misses with a straight left.
Ivanov gets a double leg takedown into Behnder Jr's guard.
Behnder Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
Behnder Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ivanov stands up over Behnder Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Ivanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Behnder Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands with a hook. Behnder Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Behnder Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Behnder Jr misses with a head kick.
Behnder Jr looks to throw the jab but Ivanov is out of range.
Ivanov scores with a nice head shot.
Ivanov connects with a body shot that sends Behnder Jr's belly button to the back.
Ivanov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ivanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Behnder Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Behnder Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Behnder Jr throws a low kick but Ivanov moves out of range easily.
Ivanov attempts a counter takedown but Behnder Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Behnder Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Behnder Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aleksey Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a right hook to the body.
Ivanov throws a shot from downtown. Behnder Jr moves away and avoids it.
Ivanov defending well as Behnder Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Ivanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Behnder Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ivanov lands with a straight right. Behnder Jr didn't see that one coming.
Ivanov lands with a right hand.
Ivanov gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanov lands a nice short elbow.
Behnder Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ivanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder Jr trying to control but Ivanov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov prevents Behnder Jr from improving his position.
Ivanov is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov is pressing down on Behnder Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Behnder Jr is holding on for now.
Ivanov 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.
Behnder Jr is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Behnder Jr is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanov throws a strike but Behnder Jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ivanov trying to control but Behnder Jr is working from the bottom.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Behnder Jr is keeping the position for now.
Behnder Jr wants to hit a switch here but Ivanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Behnder Jr there!
Behnder Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Ivanov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov working Behnder Jr over with strikes here.
Ivanov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Behnder Jr is surviving well by controlling Ivanov's body position as best he can.
Behnder Jr tries to hold on but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Behnder Jr hang on?
Behnder Jr can't escape the position.
Ivanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Behnder Jr is looking to escape.
Ivanov is landing with some decent strikes but Behnder Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Behnder Jr is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Ivanov dominated that second 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.
Behnder Jr walks into a straight right hand from Ivanov.
Behnder Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanov finish him?
Behnder Jr misses with a looping right.
Behnder Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Behnder Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Ivanov lands with a straight right. Behnder Jr didn't see that one coming.
Ivanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Behnder Jr.
Ivanov slips a jab from Behnder Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Behnder Jr misses the target.
Behnder Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ivanov.
Behnder Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ivanov is in close to Behnder Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ivanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Behnder Jr's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov wants to control but Behnder Jr is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is working for a kimura but Behnder Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Ivanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Behnder Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Behnder Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aleksey Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Behnder Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanov trying to control but Behnder Jr is working from the bottom.
Ivanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ivanov advances position into side control!
Behnder Jr tries to buck Ivanov off but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Behnder Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ivanov working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ivanov trying to control but Behnder Jr is having none of it.
Behnder Jr wants to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Ivanov wants to control the pace but Behnder Jr is squirming around nicely.
Behnder Jr gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ivanov content to control rather than advance.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Behnder Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
Behnder Jr manages to get to full guard.
Ivanov landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Behnder Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Behnder Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Ivanov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Behnder Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Behnder Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Behnder Jr can do to turn this around?
Ivanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Behnder Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ivanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Behnder Jr.
No luck for Ivanov with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Ivanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ivanov.
Behnder Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ivanov ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanov throws a hook but Behnder Jr avoids it easily.
Behnder Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Behnder Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Behnder Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ivanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Behnder Jr.
Ivanov misses with a wild body shot.
Behnder Jr swings for the body but Ivanov moves out of range.
Behnder Jr takes one to the chin there.
Behnder Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Behnder Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanov.
Ivanov scores with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Ivanov.
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!
Behnder Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Behnder Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot lands for Ivanov.
Aleksey Ivanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Behnder Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Behnder Jr tries to score with a low kick but Ivanov moves his leg out of the way.
Ivanov misses with a straight left.
Ivanov lands with a good body shot.
Behnder Jr swings for the body but Ivanov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looking to score a takedown here. Behnder Jr is defending well but Ivanov drives through and ends up in Behnder Jr's guard.
Behnder Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Behnder Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanov trying to control but Behnder Jr is working from the bottom.
Behnder Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behnder Jr controlling Ivanov's posture.
Behnder Jr keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ivanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Behnder Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Behnder Jr moves away from the strike by Ivanov.
Behnder Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Behnder Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Ivanov had his way with Marcus Behnder Jr in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Behnder Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Behnder Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanov.
Behnder Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ivanov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Behnder Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Behnder Jr keeps moving.
Behnder Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
Behnder Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Behnder Jr is working from the bottom.
Ivanov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marcus Behnder Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivanov breaks from Behnder Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ivanov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Behnder Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Behnder Jr tries to hold on but Ivanov postures up.
Behnder Jr taking shots to the head.
Ivanov controlling his opponent.
Ivanov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Behnder Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Behnder Jr shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov cracks Behnder Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Behnder Jr tries to hold on but Ivanov postures up.
Behnder Jr tries to reverse the position but Ivanov maintains control.
Behnder Jr gets back to half guard.
Behnder Jr is looking to improve his position.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ivanov content just to control the position here.
Ivanov working the ground and pound effectively.
Behnder Jr is looking to improve his position but Ivanov isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov wants to control the pace but Behnder Jr is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksey Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ivanov 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 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksey Ivanov!
Aleksey Ivanov is the new welterweight champion!
Aleksey Ivanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Del Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mookie Blaylock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Del Rosario!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Blaylock.
Del Rosario throws a hook to the side of Blaylock's head but Blaylock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaylock checks a low kick from Del Rosario.
Blaylock ducks under a wild hook from Del Rosario.
Blaylock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Blaylock.
Del Rosario misses with an uppercut
and Del Rosario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaylock lands a high kick!
Donk. Blaylock catches Del Rosario right on the button with a cross.
Del Rosario misses with a hook
and Blaylock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Del Rosario scores with a jab. Blaylock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
Del Rosario uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Blaylock scores with a push kick.
Blaylock lands a lovely overhand right.
Blaylock misses with a few strikes there.
Del Rosario throws a hook to the side of Blaylock's head but Blaylock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Rosario pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Blaylock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Del Rosario throws a chopping leg kick but Blaylock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blaylock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Del Rosario takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rosario tries to land a front kick but Blaylock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blaylock lands with a hook. Del Rosario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Del Rosario blocks a head kick by Blaylock.
Blaylock tries a low kick but Del Rosario avoids it.
A low kick from Del Rosario misses
and Blaylock counters with a nice body shot.
Del Rosario explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blaylock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guinness Stout in the buildup to the fight.
Del Rosario pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Rosario uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaylock.
Blaylock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Rosario tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Del Rosario misses with an uppercut.
Blaylock throws a quick counter head kick but Del Rosario was just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Del Rosario. That's going to slow Blaylock down.
Blaylock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Del Rosario is predictable there
letting Blaylock counter with a right hand.
Del Rosario motions for Blaylock to come forward. Del Rosario throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaylock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario avoiding damage as Blaylock throws knees to the body.
Blaylock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blaylock misses with a punch to the body.
Blaylock misses with the head strike.
Blaylock trying to land knees to the body.
Del Rosario blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaylock trying to land knees to the body.
Del Rosario misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaylock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaylock misses with the head strike.
Blaylock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blaylock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaylock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaylock throws an elbow but it misses.
Del Rosario misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaylock throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Rosario.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaylock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Rosario.
Blaylock tries to throw a body punch but Del Rosario avoids it by throwing Blaylock back against the cage.
Blaylock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blaylock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Del Rosario has a couple of punches blocked by Blaylock.
Blaylock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Del Rosario.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blaylock throws an elbow but misses.
Del Rosario misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaylock lands with a left to the head.
Blaylock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaylock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Del Rosario working aggressively here.
Del Rosario misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaylock.
Blaylock lands a knee to the body.
Del Rosario tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario blocks an elbow strike from Blaylock.
Blaylock avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Blaylock.
Del Rosario blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Del Rosario takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Shane Del Rosario has been cut.
Blaylock swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Rosario uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaylock lands a nice elbow.
Blaylock blocking some punches.
Del Rosario swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaylock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaylock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Del Rosario lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaylock digs a right hand into Del Rosario's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Del Rosario's gas tank.
Del Rosario blocks the elbow strike.
Blaylock lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Blaylock dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blaylock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Del Rosario's sensitive parts.
Blaylock scores with a head kick. Del Rosario tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blaylock slips under a jab.
Blaylock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blaylock is looking to slow Del Rosario down with leg kicks.
Some wild striking there from Blaylock.
Del Rosario appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Del Rosario shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blaylock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Del Rosario gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Del Rosario throws out a leg kick but Blaylock moves out of range and Del Rosario only half commits.
A punch lands to the side of Del Rosario 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Del Rosario tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaylock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Rosario.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Rosario throws a big shot that misses.
Del Rosario takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rosario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blaylock throws a series of strikes that have Del Rosario backpedaling.
Shane Del Rosario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Rosario slips a jab and a cross from Blaylock.
Blaylock blocks a leg kick.
Blaylock needs to keep his hands up - Del Rosario had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Del Rosario misses its intended target.
Blaylock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Del Rosario loads up on a big right hand but Blaylock slips the punch.
Del Rosario throws a leg kick
and Blaylock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Del Rosario scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blaylock in his tracks.
Del Rosario jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Rosario shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaylock misses with a head kick.
Blaylock thuds his shin into the meat of Del Rosario's side.
Blaylock throws a head kick that half lands.
Del Rosario is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock checks a low kick from Del Rosario.
Blaylock ducks under a wild hook from Del Rosario.
Blaylock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Rosario.
Blaylock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Rosario can do to turn this around?
Del Rosario throws a head kick but Blaylock moves out of range.
Del Rosario looks to land a body kick but Blaylock moved away.
Del Rosario is looking to chop away at Blaylock's legs.
Del Rosario wants to slow Blaylock down by chopping away at his legs.
Blaylock punishes Del Rosario's body with a nice straight punch.
Blaylock scores with a decent looking hook.
Del Rosario throws a body kick that misses
and Blaylock counters with a solid body kick.
Del Rosario is breathing heavily.
Blaylock punishes Del Rosario's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blaylock.
Blaylock cracks Del Rosario with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blaylock slips under a jab from Del Rosario.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaylock.
Blaylock lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario ducks right into an uppercut from Blaylock.
A punch combination from Blaylock misses.
Del Rosario was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Blaylock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Del Rosario tries to clinch but Blaylock is having none of it.
Del Rosario just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Rosario's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Del Rosario misses.
Blaylock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaylock scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Blaylock.
Blaylock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Del Rosario tries to land a leg kick but Blaylock saw it coming and moves away.
Blaylock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blaylock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Del Rosario thinks about the counter body kick.
Blaylock lands an overhand right.
Blaylock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Rosario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaylock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Rosario thows a leg kick but Blaylock checks it
and Blaylock finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario missing with a left hand there. Blaylock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaylock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blaylock scores with a head kick.
Del Rosario drops his hands momentarily and Blaylock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blaylock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blaylock misses with a wild combination.
Del Rosario pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Rosario lands a nice looking body kick.
Blaylock works the jab nicely.
Del Rosario swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mookie Blaylock is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaylock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blaylock throws a leg kick which misses Del Rosario's front leg but catches the back leg as Del Rosario tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Rosario misses with a low kick.
Del Rosario has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Del Rosario.
Del Rosario throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Rosario tries to move into range but Blaylock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Blaylock dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Del Rosario stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaylock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Rosario. Blaylock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Rosario gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blaylock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaylock looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Rosario is just out of range.
Blaylock thuds his right hand into Del Rosario's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Del Rosario chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaylock can pounce on him.
Blaylock scores with a nice body kick.
Blaylock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blaylock thumps Del Rosario with a low kick.
Blaylock moves out of range of the body kick from Del Rosario.
Del Rosario throws the left hand but Blaylock avoids the punch easily.
Blaylock ducks under a wild hook from Del Rosario.
Blaylock lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blaylock scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Rosario takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rosario throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Rosario misses with a hook.
Blaylock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Del Rosario stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Del Rosario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Rosario looks for the body kick but Blaylock saw that one coming.
Blaylock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blaylock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Del Rosario throws a hook to the side of Blaylock's head but Blaylock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaylock dips to his left and cracks Del Rosario with an uppercut!
Del Rosario attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Del Rosario rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaylock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Del Rosario throws out a leg kick but Blaylock moves out of range and Del Rosario only half commits.
Del Rosario fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaylock checks it well.
Del Rosario misses with a right hand
and Blaylock moves into the clinch.
Del Rosario is looking to control Blaylock's arms but Blaylock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Del Rosario has his back to the cage.
Del Rosario looking to stall.
Blaylock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Blaylock.
Del Rosario swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Del Rosario has a couple of punches blocked by Blaylock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaylock.
Blaylock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Del Rosario misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaylock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blaylock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Del Rosario backwards.
Blaylock scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blaylock throws an elbow but misses.
Del Rosario takes an elbow to the temple.
Blaylock dips a shoulder and cracks Del Rosario with a mighty uppercut! Del Rosario falls back against the cage and Blaylock unloads with a barrage of strikes! Del Rosario is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Blaylock screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mookie Blaylock!
Mookie Blaylock is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Mookie Blaylock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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