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BFT-367: Marciano vs Ishii PPV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Smiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zibraaz Cava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiles comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden- Ghostface Killah. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Smiles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zibraaz Cava!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiles throws a hook to the side of Cava's head but Cava sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smiles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smiles throws a right hand that Cava ducks under and follows up with a left that Cava also avoids with ease.
Cava misses with a looping right.
Cava fails to land with a series of punches.
Smiles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cava throws a sloppy head kick and Smiles moves out of range easily.
Cava showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smiles.
Cava moves out of range of the strikes.
Cava is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smiles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Smiles.
Smiles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiles missing with a left hand there. Cava was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Cava does no damage.
Cava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smiles.
Cava scores with a head kick.
Smiles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cava moves away.
Cava misses with a combination
and Cava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smiles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cava throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smiles's head.
Cava looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smiles cracks a nice hook into Cava's ribs.
Smiles avoids the head kick by Cava.
Cava throws a nice head kick!
Smiles's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smiles duly obliges.
Cava lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cava misses with a double jab.
Smiles scores with a jab to the head.
Smiles throws a series of punches but Cava avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Cava's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cava throws a head kick but Smiles moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smiles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cava moves away.
Smiles slips a straight right by Cava.
Cava misses with a head kick.
Smiles scores with a shot to the body.
Cava has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smiles scores with a one two! Cava had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cava ducks right into an uppercut from Smiles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cava does no damage.
Smiles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cava.
Smiles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smiles.
Cava throws a nice head kick!
Smiles lands a jab.
Smiles connects with a jab.
Smiles is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smiles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smiles misses with a double jab.
Cava avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smiles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smiles is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smiles misses with a looping left.
Smiles swings for the body but Cava moves out of range.
Cava tries a head kick but it misses.
Cava walks into a jab.
Cava slips a jab from Smiles.
Cava uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smiles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cava throws a series of punches but Smiles moves out of range.
Cava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smiles avoids the head kick by Cava.
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cava tries a head kick but it misses.
Cava looks winded!
Smiles works over Cava's head and body with a nice combination.
Cava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smiles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smiles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cava throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smiles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cava takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smiles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cava on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cava throws a head kick but Smiles moves out of range.
Smiles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cava lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cava avoids the body shot from Smiles.
As Smiles backs off Cava throws a huge counter combo but Smiles manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Cava.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiles stuns Cava with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smiles lands with a nice combination. Cava backs away looking to recover.
Smiles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smiles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smiles jabs Cava right on the nose. Cava blinks but takes it well.
Cava walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cava throws a head kick but Smiles moves out of range.
Smiles scores with a jab. Cava acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smiles lands with a nice combination. Cava backs away looking to recover.
Smiles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cava misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smiles swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smiles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cava backs up against the cage.
Smiles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smiles blocks a head kick by Cava.
Smiles cracks a nice hook into Cava's ribs.
A punch combination from Smiles misses.
Smiles throws a series of strikes that have Cava backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Smiles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smiles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cava lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cava throws a head kick but Smiles moves out of range.
Alex Smiles is winning the standup battle so far.
Smiles blocks a head kick by Cava.
Smiles misses with a double jab.
Smiles misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Smiles. Those never looked like landing.
Smiles stuns Cava with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smiles misses with a double jab.
Cava lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cava.
Smiles lands with a nice combination. Cava backs away looking to recover.
Smiles throws a body shot but no joy.
Cava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Smiles blocks a jab.
A combination from Cava does no damage.
Smiles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smiles looks to land a right hand but Cava moved out of range.
As Smiles backs off Cava throws a huge counter combo but Smiles manages to avoid it all.
Cava gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smiles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cava circles away quickly and effectively.
Smiles tries to bum rush Cava with a series of wild strikes but Cava uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smiles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smiles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smiles takes a swing at Cava's ribcage but misses.
Cava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiles. Cava does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cava lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smiles throws a big counter combination but Cava scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smiles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Cava's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cava moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smiles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cava moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cava has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smiles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cava.
Cava will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smiles misses with a few strikes there.
Cava throws a head kick that misses.
Smiles swinging wildly here.
Cava throws a fast counter high kick but Smiles manages to duck under it in time.
Smiles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiles takes a swing at Cava's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smiles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smiles misses with a wild combination.
Smiles misses with a straight left.
Cava throws a head kick but Smiles moves out of range.
Smiles throws a series of punches but Cava avoids them all with ease.
Smiles throws a hook to the side of Cava's head but Cava sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cava tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Smiles misses.
Cava lands a head kick!
Smiles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smiles looks to land a combination but Cava avoids it well.
Cava misses with a head kick.
As Cava looks to move away, Smiles throws a big counter combo bu Cava just gets out of the way.
Cava throws a head kick that misses.
Cava tries a head kick but it misses.
Smiles misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiles misses with a series of wild punches.
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smiles here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smiles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smiles missing with a left hand there. Cava was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smiles throws the left hand but Cava avoids the punch easily.
Smiles misses with a body shot.
Cava is looking for the big counter here.
Smiles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cava back to the cage. Smiles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smiles throws a series of punches but Cava moves out of range.
Smiles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cava throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cava can do to turn this around?
Smiles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cava moves away from the strike by Smiles.
Cava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Smiles does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Smiles as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiles throws a lazy right hand but Cava sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cava walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smiles throws a hook but Cava avoids it easily.
Cava fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smiles throws a series of strikes that have Cava backpedaling.
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smiles connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Smiles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cava doesn't seem phased though.
Smiles blocks a head kick by Cava.
Cava moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smiles throws a right hand that Cava ducks under and follows up with a left that Cava also avoids with ease.
Smiles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cava.
Smiles avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Cava lands but Smiles takes it in his stride.
Smiles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smiles.
Cava misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cava walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Smiles 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. This is the final round!
Smiles throws a hook but Cava blocks it.
Cava ducks under a wild hook from Smiles.
Cava throws a head kick but Smiles moves out of range.
Smiles throws a big counter combination but Cava scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cava showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smiles.
Smiles misses with a few strikes there.
Cava throws a head kick but Smiles moves out of range.
Cava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smiles.
Cava avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smiles takes a swing at Cava's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Cava.
Nice defenses there by Cava.
Cava unleashes a big counter combination but Smiles bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cava tries a head kick but it misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cava might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smiles has got the better of the exchanges.
Cava takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cava throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smiles.
Smiles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cava fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smiles has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles misses with an uppercut.
Cava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smiles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smiles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cava walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smiles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smiles scores with a jab to the body.
Smiles scores with a hook.
Cava moves away from the strike by Smiles.
Smiles throws a hook but Cava avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Smiles.
Cava throws a sloppy head kick and Smiles moves out of range easily.
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cava throws a sloppy head kick and Smiles moves out of range easily.
Cava avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cava slips a jab and a cross from Smiles.
Cava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smiles.
Zibraaz Cava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cava moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cava tries a head kick but it misses.
Smiles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smiles.
Smiles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cava throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smiles.
Smiles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cava dodges the punch combination from Smiles.
Smiles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cava manages to avoid it.
Cava closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smiles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cava.
Smiles blocks a head kick by Cava.
Smiles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cava misses with an uppercut.
Smiles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smiles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cava.
Smiles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cava throws a head kick but Smiles moves out of range.
Cava misses with the combination.
Smiles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cava doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Cava, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smiles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cava is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smiles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cava was well out of range. Poor timing from Smiles.
Smiles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smiles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smiles cracks a nice hook into Cava's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiles lands a jab to Cava's midsection.
Cava lands a head kick. Smiles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smiles lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Cava.
Cava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alex Smiles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cava was well out of range. Poor timing from Smiles.
Cava misses with a head kick.
Smiles cracks a nice hook into Cava's ribs.
Smiles jabs Cava to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smiles fails to land with a series of punches.
Cava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smiles manages to avoid it.
Cava takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smiles misses with a hook to the body
and Cava counters with a head kick.
Smiles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smiles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smiles lands a nice shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Smiles scores with a four punch combination!
Cava showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smiles.
Cava looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smiles looks to throw the jab but Cava is out of range.
Cava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Smiles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smiles 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Smiles!
Alex Smiles decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gaffney or perhaps it was just good defense by Martin, which made it look bad.
Gaffney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Gaffney shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Gaffney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dusty Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Gaffney.
Gaffney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martin. That's going to slow Gaffney down.
Gaffney shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gaffney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Martin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gaffney takes a step back to recover.
Gaffney has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin tries to clinch but Gaffney moves out of range.
Gaffney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martin.
Martin gets caught flat footed, as Gaffney shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Martin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Martin is looking for a triangle but Gaffney pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaffney manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaffney is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaffney is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaffney looking to pass the guard.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaffney wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Gaffney gets to his feet. Martin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Martin tenderised Gaffney's leg. Gaffney is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martin blocks a head kick by Gaffney.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Martin.
Martin tries to sprawl but Gaffney drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gaffney is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Martin reverses the position - he's now on top in Gaffney's guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaffney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaffney has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaffney is keeping the position for now.
Gaffney striking off his back but it's not causing Martin any problems.
Gaffney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin has Gaffney pulled in close to control his posture.
Martin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gaffney stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dusty Martin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaffney misses the target.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Gaffney shoots in.
Martin tries to counter by clinching up but Gaffney breaks away and moves out of range.
Martin blocks a head kick by Gaffney.
Hamish Gaffney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaffney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gaffney misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaffney avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martin. Gaffney shrugs it off though.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaffney.
Martin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gaffney throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney blocks a leg kick.
Gaffney on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Martin feints and then cracks Gaffney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gaffney down.
Martin scores with a jab.
Gaffney throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin throws the kick towards the body but Gaffney avoids it.
Gaffney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaffney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaffney shoots in but Martin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dusty Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Gaffney.
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaffney shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martin, as that shot connected.
Dusty Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaffney is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaffney can do to turn this around?
Martin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaffney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gaffney is rocked!
Donk. Martin catches Gaffney right on the button with a cross.
Gaffney is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Martin cracks Gaffney with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gaffney tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Martin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gaffney is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusty Martin!
After winning the bout, Dusty Martin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cecil Peoples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stanson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Until The End. Peoples comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Party People by Nelly Featuring Fergie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cecil Peoples has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brian Stanson's chin.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
20 - 14 - 1 |
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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
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Stanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Cecil Peoples!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanson misses with a takedown
and Peoples counters with a straight right hand.
Peoples fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peoples takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Peoples counters with a nice uppercut.
Stanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stanson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Stanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Peoples's guard.
Peoples is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stanson throwing strikes but missing.
Stanson throws a strike but Peoples rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peoples slips nicely into half guard.
Stanson's coaches at Sydney Shootfighting have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
It looks like Peoples is going to stand back up.
Stanson 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.
Stanson connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Stanson is looking for a sweep. Peoples is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Peoples stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Stanson dives in and grabs Peoples's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peoples pushes down on Stanson's head and hops out.
Peoples throws out a counter right but Stanson avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Peoples lands.
It looks like Brian Stanson has been cut.
No luck for Stanson with that takedown attempt.
Peoples fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stanson, pushing him back against the cage.
Peoples scores with a knee to the head.
Stanson wants to take the fight to the mat but Peoples manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peoples gets underhooks to prevent Stanson's takedown attempt.
Stanson breaks from the clinch.
Stanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peoples tries a quick counter leg kick but Stanson is wise to it.
Peoples darts in and clinches Stanson up against the cage.
Stanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peoples smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peoples pinned against the cage. Peoples gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot by Peoples.
Peoples lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peoples uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peoples clinches.
Stanson jumps guard and drags Peoples to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stanson keeping moving, preventing Peoples from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stanson is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peoples working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stanson.
Peoples wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stanson manages to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peoples keeps working.
Peoples 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.
It looks like Stanson is going to stand back up.
Peoples is staying active underneath Stanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cecil Peoples dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Stanson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for Stanson with that takedown attempt.
Peoples lands a left and a right that send Stanson crashing to the mat, dazed. Peoples thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stanson is rocked!
Peoples displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stanson.
Peoples tries to clinch but Stanson is having none of it.
Stanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Peoples sprawls well. He's pushed Stanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Stanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peoples tries to clinch up but Stanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Peoples fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stanson, pushing him back against the cage.
Peoples holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stanson has had enough of the clinch but Peoples keeps him there for the moment.
Peoples stalling against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peoples wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson jumps guard and drags Peoples to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stanson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Peoples dives into side control.
Stanson regains half guard, as Peoples was trying to land strikes.
Stanson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Peoples keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Stanson jumps guard but Peoples turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stanson jumps guard but Peoples stands there with Stanson around his waist. Stanson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peoples working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peoples has Stanson pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peoples tries to throw a body punch but Stanson avoids it by throwing Peoples back against the cage.
Peoples lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanson backwards.
Stanson is trying to pull guard but Peoples turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peoples tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanson's elbow.
A short right from Peoples on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanson is trying to break free.
Peoples misses with some punches.
Stanson is trying to trip Peoples. He has hold of a leg but Peoples is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stanson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stanson prevents Peoples from getting back to his feet.
Peoples utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stanson wants to control from the top but Peoples keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peoples swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peoples avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peoples works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peoples has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanson shoots in for a takedown but Peoples shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Peoples on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peoples rushes Stanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peoples lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Peoples.
Stanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peoples avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peoples digs a right hand into Stanson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stanson's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peoples is stalling here.
Peoples leaning against his opponent.
Peoples keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stanson's efforts to push away.
Stanson blocks an uppercut.
Peoples is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Peoples avoiding damage.
Peoples lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cecil Peoples.
Peoples cracks Stanson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stanson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peoples avoids it really well and circles away.
Peoples looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cecil Peoples showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Stanson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanson.
Stanson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peoples gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Peoples tries to work over Stanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peoples avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Peoples taking a breather.
Peoples keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stanson's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Peoples lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Peoples.
Peoples lands an elbow just above Stanson 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peoples working Stanson over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Peoples.
Brian Stanson's cut is getting worse.
Peoples is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stanson is keeping busy.
Stanson has Peoples pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peoples manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Stanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peoples's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peoples clinches with his opponent.
Stanson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peoples is defending well.
Peoples is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stanson is defending well for now.
Peoples trying to control the position but instead, Stanson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Peoples into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peoples.
Peoples trying to control the position but instead, Stanson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Peoples into the cage.
Peoples scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peoples looking to slow down the pace here.
Stanson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peoples walks away with a smile on his face. Stanson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Peoples wants to clinch up but Stanson keeps it at a distance.
Stanson shoots in for a takedown but Peoples shows good takedown defense.
Peoples pushes Stanson up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peoples is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stanson takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peoples lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson wants to take the fight to the mat but Peoples manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peoples is pushing Stanson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peoples avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Peoples is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stanson jumps guard but Peoples stands there with Stanson around his waist. Stanson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peoples has Stanson pushed against the cage.
Cecil Peoples is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cecil Peoples seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cecil Peoples.
Stanson is looking to chop away at Peoples's legs.
Stanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Peoples tries to sprawl out of it but Stanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peoples manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peoples throws a counter combo.
Brian Stanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Stanson tries for a takedown but Peoples circles away easily
and Peoples counters with a straight right hand.
Peoples scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brian Stanson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Peoples enables Stanson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peoples manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Peoples wants to stand but Stanson is controlling the position.
Brian Stanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cecil Peoples comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peoples winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cecil Peoples!
Cecil Peoples really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bandridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandridge comes to the cage accompanied by 6 pack of beer- Hank 3. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Bandridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bandridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Bandridge pushes him away.
Brad Bandridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandridge connects with a body shot.
Bandridge lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie's coach down at Fokai Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gracie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bandridge looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Bandridge throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Oooooh!!! Bandridge has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Bandridge steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Rickson Gracie has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandridge throws an overhand right that has Gracie reeling! Bandridge follows up with more punches and Gracie is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brad Bandridge!
An intense looking Brad Bandridge took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'It's Bandytime baby'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanjay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjo Jarvinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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253 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sanjay Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yrjo Jarvinen!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh wants to clinch up but Jarvinen keeps it at a distance.
Singh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jarvinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Singh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Singh darts in trying to clinch
and Jarvinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jarvinen won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jarvinen throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
Singh trying to control the position here.
Jarvinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Singh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Singh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Singh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Singh content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jarvinen wants to control but Singh passes easily into half guard.
Jarvinen wants to improve his position but Singh is controlling well.
Singh decides to stand up.
Singh tries to clinch up but Jarvinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanjay Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jarvinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Jarvinen - just one landing.
Jarvinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Singh pushes Jarvinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jarvinen tries to circle away but Singh has him pinned against the cage.
Jarvinen pushes Singh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Singh gets an underhook and turns Jarvinen into the cage.
A short uppercut from Singh.
Jarvinen throws a head punch that misses.
Singh pushes Jarvinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarvinen looking for a takedown.
Singh has Jarvinen pushed against the cage.
Jarvinen blocking some punches.
Jarvinen blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen tightens his grip and picks Singh up, before dumping him to the ground. Singh manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarvinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Singh trying to control but Jarvinen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jarvinen tries to keep control of the position but Singh is staying busy.
Singh is trying to stand back up.
Singh breaks Jarvinen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jarvinen is on top in guard.
Singh trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yrjo Jarvinen dominated that round.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Singh is looking to clinch but Jarvinen is avoiding it.
Jarvinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Singh in his tracks.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jarvinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanjay Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
Jarvinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jarvinen stalks Singh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Singh's face. Singh staggers backwards, shaken.
Jarvinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jarvinen ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Singh throws a wild body kick that Jarvinen sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen digs a good body shot into Singh's ribs.
Singh throws a front kick aimed at Jarvinen's knee but Jarvinen avoids it well.
Singh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Yrjo Jarvinen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh Rushes Jarvinen and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Jarvinen is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Singh Piles on the pressure and Jarvinen crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanjay Singh!
During a confident post fight interview, Sanjay Singh 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Legionarivs Sakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiko Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakara comes to the cage accompanied by The Rise of Sakara. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21 - 14 - 1 |
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187 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Legionarivs Sakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiko Lynn!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lynn shoots in for a double leg but Sakara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lynn scores with a nice head shot.
Lynn scores with a jab to the head.
Sakara scores with the left hand. Lynn knows he should have avoided that one.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but Sakara shows good takedown defense.
Sakara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lynn misses with a combination
and Sakara counters by moving into the clinch.
Sakara misses with a body punch.
Lynn wants to stall.
Sakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sakara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynn's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Sakara.
Sakara is pushing Lynn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lynn misses with an uppercut.
Lynn misses with a few strikes there.
Legionarivs Sakara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakara lands with a nice body punch.
Sakara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lynn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sakara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lynn misses with a wild body shot.
Sakara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lynn at a distance.
Sakara looks to land a right hand but Lynn moved out of range.
Lynn fails with the takedown.
Legionarivs Sakara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiko Lynn.
Sakara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakara misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakara is looking to counter the offense by Lynn and move into the clinch.
Sakara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sakara throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Sakara.
Sakara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynn.
Sakara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lynn tries to land a leg kick but Sakara saw it coming and moves away.
Sakara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lynn misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sakara.
Sakara takes one to the chin there.
Sakara throws a body kick that misses.
Sakara throws a looping overhand right but Lynn ducks down to avoid it.
Sakara misses with a body kick.
Sakara tries to clinch up but Lynn circles away and keeps his distance.
Lynn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakara avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lynn motions for Sakara to come forward. Lynn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakara cracks Lynn with a good jab.
Sakara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynn misses with a few strikes there.
Lynn needs to keep his hands up - Sakara had a free shot at his head there.
Sakara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lynn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sakara scrambles back to his feet.
Lynn catches Sakara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sakara misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sakara.
Lynn misses with a hook.
Sakara throws a jab when Lynn was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakara. Lynn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakara is fending him off so far but Lynn persists. Nope, Sakara circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakara swings for the body but Lynn moves out of range.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sakara lands a right hook to the body.
Lynn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakara is looking to score with low kicks.
Lynn looks to land a left hand but Sakara moved out of range nicely.
Sakara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lynn misses with a body shot.
Lynn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lynn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lynn fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynn looks winded!
Sakara scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakara.
Sakara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lynn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lynn! But no joy.
Sakara slips under a jab from Lynn.
Sakara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lynn's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legionarivs Sakara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sakara lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakara lands with an uppercut that bounces Lynn off the cage and back into range.
Nice sprawl there from Sakara as Lynn shoots in.
Sakara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sakara clinches.
Lynn is working Sakara over against the cage.
Sakara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynn can do to turn this around?
Sakara misses with a punch to the body.
Lynn taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sakara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sakara misses with a body punch.
Sakara misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sakara gets underhooks to prevent Lynn's takedown attempt.
Sakara misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sakara.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sakara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lynn breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Lynn with that takedown attempt.
Legionarivs Sakara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiko Lynn.
Sakara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakara connects with a body shot that sends Lynn's belly button to the back.
Sakara throws a body punch but Lynn moves out of range.
Lynn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakara can pounce on him.
Lynn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lynn misses the body punch
and Lynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Sakara slams his shin into Lynn's torso.
Lynn is breathing heavily.
Sakara throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakara jabs at Lynn's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakara scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lynn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynn misses with a straight left.
Sakara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lynn eats them both and turns towards Sakara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Keiko Lynn has been cut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sakara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lynn.
Nice straight punches there by Sakara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakara.
Sakara misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Sakara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Legionarivs Sakara is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakara displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lynn up against the cage.
Sakara scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakara tries to work over Lynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakara tries to work over Lynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sakara controlling the action here for a moment.
Sakara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sakara scores with a shot to the side of Lynn's head.
Lynn blocks a body shot from Sakara.
Sakara lands with a short shot to the head.
Lynn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sakara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sakara misses with a punch to the body.
Lynn blocks a body shot from Sakara.
Sakara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lynn or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakara has Lynn pressed against the cage, preventing Lynn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sakara misses with a body punch.
Sakara blocking some punches.
Lynn prevents a body shot from Sakara.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sakara being controlled against the cage.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sakara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynn has a couple of punches blocked by Sakara.
Lynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynn closes the distance and clinches up with Sakara, looking for a takedown. Lynn pushes Sakara against the cage but Sakara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sakara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sakara just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legionarivs Sakara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keiko Lynn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sakara looks to land a right hand but Lynn moved out of range.
Sakara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sakara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sakara works Lynn's body with a nice hook.
Lynn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynn scores with a jab to the body.
Keiko Lynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakara lands the left hand.
Sakara lands a nice looking body kick.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lynn throws a right hand that misses
and Sakara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lynn is rocked!
Lynn moves out of range as Sakara strikes.
Lynn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakara finish him?
Lynn tries to clinch up but Sakara circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lynn seems to have recovered his senses.
Sakara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakara scores with a body shot.
Sakara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sakara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sakara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lynn momentarily.
Sakara is looking to wear down Lynn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sakara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakara swings for the body but Lynn moves out of range.
Sakara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lynn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lynn moves forwards but Sakara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakara finds Lynn's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lynn flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Sakara lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lynn will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Legionarivs Sakara!
A victorious Legionarivs Sakara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Keiko Lynn was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to apologize to all my fans! I went to the strip club last night and I still have a f*****g hangover...plus...My huge penis threw me off balance a few times during the fight, I may tape it to my leg next fight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurens Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Sluijs has chosen Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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13 - 5 - 0 |
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176 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Kampmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Sluijs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kampmann.
Van Der Sluijs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Kampmann's head coaches at War Hogs Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Der Sluijs lands a jab to the nose.
Kampmann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kampmann feints and then cracks Van Der Sluijs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Der Sluijs down.
Van Der Sluijs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kampmann tries to work over Van Der Sluijs's front leg with a kick but Van Der Sluijs checks it.
Van Der Sluijs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Der Sluijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Der Sluijs postures up in Kampmann's guard and throws a big left but Kampmann blocks it.
Van Der Sluijs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kampmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Der Sluijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kampmann keeping moving, preventing Van Der Sluijs from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kampmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Der Sluijs tests Kampmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kampmann feints and then cracks Van Der Sluijs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Der Sluijs down.
Van Der Sluijs connects with a body shot.
Van Der Sluijs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kampmann under the eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Kampmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kampmann misses with a combination
and Van Der Sluijs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kampmann misses with a low kick.
Kampmann throws a nice looking combination but Van Der Sluijs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Der Sluijs steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Der Sluijs.
Kampmann breaks the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Sluijs loads up on a big right hand but Kampmann slips the punch.
Kampmann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kampmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kampmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Der Sluijs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kampmann is fending him off so far but Van Der Sluijs persists. Nope, Kampmann circles away and we're back to standing.
Kampmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Der Sluijs.
Danga de danga de dang - Kampmann scores with a four punch combination!
Kampmann misses with a straight right.
Van Der Sluijs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Der Sluijs dives in and grabs Kampmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kampmann pushes down on Van Der Sluijs's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann tries to sprawl but Van Der Sluijs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Van Der Sluijs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Der Sluijs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Der Sluijs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Der Sluijs trying to pass the guard but Kampmann defending well.
Kampmann is not content to let Van Der Sluijs control the position.
Van Der Sluijs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kampmann is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kampmann.
Van Der Sluijs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kampmann throws a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs moved away.
Kampmann misses with an uppercut
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kampmann misses with a shot to the body
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kampmann avoids the body shot from Van Der Sluijs.
Kampmann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Der Sluijs fails to land the takedown.
Martin Kampmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurens Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Der Sluijs or perhaps it was just good defense by Kampmann, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Kampmann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Sluijs needs to keep his hands up - Kampmann had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laurens Van Der Sluijs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kampmann lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Laurens Van Der Sluijs has been cut.
Martin Kampmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kampmann throws a right hand that Van Der Sluijs ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Der Sluijs also avoids with ease.
Van Der Sluijs throws a body punch but Kampmann moves out of range.
Kampmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Der Sluijs lands a body shot.
Kampmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Der Sluijs's hands.
Sloppy strikes from Kampmann. Those never looked like landing.
Van Der Sluijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kampmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs shoots in for a takedown but Kampmann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin Kampmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Der Sluijs, right into the meat.
Van Der Sluijs lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Sluijs misses with a body punch
and Kampmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Kampmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Sluijs was well out of range. Poor timing from Kampmann.
Kampmann needs to keep his hands up - Van Der Sluijs had a free shot at his head there.
Van Der Sluijs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kampmann misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Der Sluijs tries to bum rush Kampmann with a series of wild strikes but Kampmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kampmann misses with a double jab.
A big left from Kampmann misses.
Van Der Sluijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kampmann defends it well.
Kampmann slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Der Sluijs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Der Sluijs.
Martin Kampmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurens Van Der Sluijs.
Kampmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kampmann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Der Sluijs circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Van Der Sluijs coming out on top.
Kampmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martin Kampmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs connects with a body shot.
Kampmann throws a hook to the side of Van Der Sluijs's head but Van Der Sluijs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Der Sluijs throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Der Sluijs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kampmanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kampmann is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Van Der Sluijs. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Kampmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Der Sluijs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Der Sluijs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van Der Sluijs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Van Der Sluijs lands some shots froms side control.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control the action but Kampmann is working from the bottom.
Van Der Sluijs throws an elbow but Kampmann slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kampmann is working to avoid the ground and pound but Van Der Sluijs connects with a decent elbow.
Van Der Sluijs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kampmann is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kampmann looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Van Der Sluijs turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
Laurens Van Der Sluijs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazunori Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang - . Ishii is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Imagine Dragons - Radioactive . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Marciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazunori Ishii!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ishii.
Ishii misses with a straight left.
Marciano tried to counter with a leg kick but Ishii avoided it.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
Marciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ishii lands a jab.
Marciano dodges the punch combination from Ishii.
A low kick from Ishii is predictable there
and Ishii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ishii's calf.
Ishii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishii throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kazunori Ishii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano misses with a jab to the body
and Ishii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishii is looking to clinch.
Marciano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ishii can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Marciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ishii.
Ishii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Ishii scores with a body shot.
Ishii scores with a nice strike.
Ishii throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Ishii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ishii just manages to avoid it.
Ishii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good shot there by Ishii.
Ishii throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Marciano.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marciano checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano.
Marciano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Marciano misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii tries to work over Marciano's front leg with a kick but Marciano checks it.
Ishii blocks a low kick nicely.
Ishii misses with a low kick.
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ishii.
Marciano cracks the inside of Ishii's front leg.
Ishii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marciano moves out of range as Ishii strikes.
Ishii misses with a few strikes there.
Marciano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ishii manages to circle out of the way.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Ishii.
Ishii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano loads up on a big right hand but Ishii slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ishii, right into the meat.
Marciano slips a jab from Ishii.
Ishii checks a leg kick nicely.
Ishii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ishii misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marciano, as that shot connected.
Marciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Ishii should have avoided that one.
Ishii throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
Marciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ishii throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii misses with a hook.
Ishii misses with a wild combination.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ishii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishii tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ishii thumps Marciano with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Marciano misses.
Ishii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishii.
A solid body kick from Marciano.
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishii throws a counter combo.
Ishii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Ishii manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazunori Ishii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marciano, right into the meat.
Ishii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ishii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ishii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ishii throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano counters with a low kick, right behind Ishii 's knee.
Marciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ishii is looking to chop away at Marciano's legs.
Ishii misses with a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marciano throws the left hand but Ishii avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ishii with a nice cross.
Ishii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ishii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marciano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishii.
Marciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marciano slips under a jab from Ishii.
Marciano tried to counter with a leg kick but Ishii avoided it.
Ishii misses with a lunging right hand
and Marciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marciano staying out of range there.
Ishii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazunori Ishii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ishii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Marciano does it's job there.
Ishii slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Ishii.
Ishii throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishii misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ishii throws out the jab.
Marciano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marciano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ishii, as that shot connected.
Marciano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ishii can pounce on him.
Marciano cracks a nice hook into Ishii's ribs.
That kick from Ishii tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marciano, as that shot connected.
Ishii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano tries to counter by clinching up but Ishii breaks away and moves out of range.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marciano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marciano.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Ishii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ishii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marciano misses with a straight left.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Ishii.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ishii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marciano dodges the punch combination from Ishii.
Ishii misses with a looping right.
Marciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marciano throws an off balance right hand
and Ishii counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ishii.
As Ishii backs away, Marciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ishii slips under a jab from Marciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishii throws a low kick but Marciano avoids it.
Marciano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ishii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazunori Ishii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ishii doesn't seem bothered though.
Ishii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ishii looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Ishii blocks the body kick.
Ishii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ishii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Ishii misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ishii misses with a few strikes there.
And Marciano counters with a quick kick to the body but Ishii blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano. That's going to slow Ishii down.
Ishii throws a combination that misses
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ishii misses with a combination
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano slips under a jab from Ishii.
Marciano scores with a jab. Ishii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Ishii backs away, Marciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kazunori Ishii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Marciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ishii throws a leg kick that misses.
Marciano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ishii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marciano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body. Ishii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marciano staying out of range there.
Marciano misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii misses with a low kick.
Ishii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marciano is looking to chop away at Ishii's legs.
Marciano lands a lovely overhand right.
Ishii loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Marciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishii.
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!
Marciano slips a jab from Ishii.
Ishii misses with a low kick.
Ishii moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. Ishii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marciano throws a good cross that connects.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Ishii is just out of range.
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishii moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Ishii throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ishii cracks Marciano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ishii throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ishii throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.
Ishii throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters by moving into the clinch.
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ishii scores with a shot to the side of Marciano's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano manages to break the clinch.
Marciano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ishii. Ishii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ishii misses with a straight left.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ishii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ishii misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Ishii does no damage.
Ishii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Marciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marciano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ishii.
Ishii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Marciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Ishii.
Marciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Marciano finds it's target.
Ishii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano.
Marciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ishii just manages to avoid it.
Ishii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ishii misses with a few strikes there.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano with a nice cross.
Marciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishii was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano.
Marciano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ishii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Ishii looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Marciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Ishii.
Ishii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Ishii throws a lazy uppercut
and Marciano counters with a good low kick that Ishii was not able to check.
Ishii scores with a jab.
Marciano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ishii counters with an outside leg kick.
Marciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marciano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ishii takes a step back to recover.
Ishii is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Marciano throws a hook to the side of Ishii's head but Ishii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marciano misses the jab.
Ishii misses with a left hand
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Marciano catches Ishii right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano.
Ishii is rocked!
Marciano throws a shot from downtown. Ishii moves away and avoids it.
Ishii is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ishii seems to have recovered his senses.
Marciano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marciano lands a leg kick that knocks Ishii off balance momentarily.
Ishii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii throws out a powerful jab.
Marciano is looking to land body kicks.
Marciano takes one on the button.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ishii throws out the jab.
Marciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ishii lands a right hook to the body.
Marciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ishii throws a leg kick but Marciano moved away.
Ishii misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marciano.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ishii 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 Marciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ishii tries to bum rush Marciano with a series of wild strikes but Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marciano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ishii manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Ishii moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.
Ishii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ishii slips a straight right by Marciano.
Ishii throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Marciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ishii takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Ishii does no damage.
Marciano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ishii if he has to take too many more of those.
Ishii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ishii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano had his way with Kazunori Ishii in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ishii counters with a series of strikes. Marciano will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Ishii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano misses with a hook. Ishii ducked under it nicely.
Ishii misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
Ishii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Ishii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ishii throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.
Ishii moves out of range of the leg kick from Marciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano looks to land a left hand but Ishii moved out of range nicely.
Marciano slips under a jab.
A big right from Ishii misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Jab by Ishii.
A good leg kick by Ishii.
Ishii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Marciano.
Marciano moves out of range as Ishii strikes.
Marciano tries to counter by clinching up but Ishii breaks away and moves out of range.
Marciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Ishii just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ishii doesn't seem bothered though.
Marciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ishii.
A quick step to the side and Marciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Marciano. Beautiful body shot.
Ishii digs a good hook to Marciano's body.
Ishii looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Marciano is looking to counter the offense by Ishii and move into the clinch.
Marciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ishii.
Ishii moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano.
Ishii feints a counter leg kick.
Ishii throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Ishii misses with a low kick.
Marciano tries to keep at a distance but Ishii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Ishii.
Ishii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano prevents Ishii from breaking the clinch.
Marciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marciano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ishii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Ishii looks to land a combination. Marciano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ishii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano scores with a hook.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishii moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano.
Ishii looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marciano throws a low kick but Ishii moves out of range easily.
Ishii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ishii misses with a hook
and Marciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marciano misses with a low kick as Ishii jumps back.
Ishii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marciano with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano.
Marciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ishii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazunori Ishii.
I think Ishii 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 48:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kazunori Ishii!
Kazunori Ishii is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Kazunori Ishii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Rocky Marciano had this to say: 'coulda been a contender...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Di Vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Di Vaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Vaio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Damian Nitschke has been cut.
Nitschke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nitschke.
Nitschke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Di Vaio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Di Vaio.
Di Vaio slips under a jab.
Nitschke misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Di Vaio misses its target.
Nitschke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Di Vaio tests Nitschke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nitschke throws a half hearted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Di Vaio.
Filippo Di Vaio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Di Vaio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Vaio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Di Vaio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nitschke was covering up waiting for the punch and Di Vaio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nitschke looking to control.
Nitschke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Di Vaio.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nitschke is on top in guard.
Di Vaio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nitschke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nitschke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nitschke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Di Vaio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nitschke has managed to get both his arms back between Di Vaio's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke chips away with some ground and pound.
Di Vaio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nitschke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nitschke working some strikes from top position.
Nitschke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nitschke postures up and lands a big shot to Di Vaio's brow.
Di Vaio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nitschke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Di Vaio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nitschke scoring with some ground and pound.
Di Vaio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nitschke defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke throws a big right hand that misses.
Di Vaio wants to control but Nitschke passes easily into half guard.
Di Vaio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nitschke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Vaio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nitschke throws a sloppy strike and Di Vaio has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Nitschke is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Di Vaio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Filippo Di Vaio!
Our winner, Filippo Di Vaio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Damian Nitschke was interviewed post fight and said 'He was a tough opponent and was the better man tonight. Best of luck to him in his future fights.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelios's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In Waves. The Impaler has chosen Paragon-Impaler as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 3, fighting out of New York, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Impaler lands with a shot to the body.
Chelios lands a jab to The Impaler's midsection.
The Impaler misses with a body kick.
Chelios tries to clinch but The Impaler moves out of range.
The Impaler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chelios.
The Impaler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Impaler slips a jab from Chelios.
Vlad The Impaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Impaler scores with a jab to the body.
Chelios scores with a body shot.
The Impaler moves out of range of the strikes.
The Impaler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chelios gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Impaler.
Chelios throws a series of punches but The Impaler moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios misses with a wild body shot.
The Impaler throws a leg kick but Chelios sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chelios is looking for a counter combo.
Chelios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler misses with a wild body shot.
Chelios fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chelios takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Impaler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chelios.
The Impaler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chelios tries to clinch there but The Impaler circles away.
The Impaler thumps Chelios with a low kick.
The Impaler misses with a body shot.
Chelios swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chelios takes a swing at The Impaler's ribcage but misses.
The Impaler just misses with a punch to the body.
The Impaler throws a jab but it's blocked by Chelios.
Chelios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Impaler goes for a double leg but Chelios avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chelios continues to drive forward.
The Impaler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that The Impaler 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Chelios misses.
The Impaler works the jab nicely.
Chelios takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The Impaler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chelios throws a head kick but The Impaler moves out of range.
Chelios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Impaler slips a jab from Chelios.
Chelios tries to clinch but The Impaler moves out of range.
The Impaler flicks out a counter leg kick but Chelios steps away.
Chelios scores with a shot to the body.
Chelios thuds his shin into the meat of The Impaler's side.
Chelios misses with a hook
letting The Impaler counter with a right hand.
The Impaler lands with a right hand.
Chelios throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chelios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chelios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Impaler circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by The Impaler. Beautiful body shot.
Chelios throws an off balance right hand
and The Impaler counters with a nice uppercut.
Chelios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Impaler.
Some bone on bone action there as Chelios checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chelios.
The Impaler loads up on a big right hand but Chelios slips the punch.
Chelios looks for the body kick but The Impaler saw that one coming.
The Impaler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Impaler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Impaler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Impaler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chelios checks it well.
The Impaler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Impaler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Impaler takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Impaler throws a head kick but Chelios moves out of range.
Chelios darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chelios throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Impaler on the side of the head.
The Impaler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chelios is out of range.
The Impaler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from The Impaler.
The Impaler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chelios avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Chelios.
Chelios throws a push kick but The Impaler slaps the foot to one side.
Chelios throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chelios scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlad The Impaler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chelios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Impaler avoids a kick to the body.
It looks like Vlad The Impaler has been cut.
Chelios slips a jab and a cross from The Impaler.
Chelios tried to counter with a leg kick but The Impaler avoided it.
Chelios throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Impaler.
Chelios feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Impaler's calf.
The Impaler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chelios.
Chelios seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from The Impaler.
Chelios fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Impaler connects with an inside leg kick.
The Impaler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Impaler 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.
It looked like Chelios wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chelios throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Impaler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chelios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Impaler was well out of range. Poor timing from Chelios.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler misses with a body shot
and Chelios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chelios misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from The Impaler lands.
Chelios takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chelios drops his hands momentarily and The Impaler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Impaler throws a right and a left that Chelios avoids nicely.
Chev Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by The Impaler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Impaler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Impaler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chelios.
The Impaler misses with a low kick.
Chelios scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chelios stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Impaler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios throws a shot from downtown. The Impaler moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chelios.
Chelios tries to clinch there but The Impaler circles away.
An inside leg kick from The Impaler misses.
Chelios is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Impaler staying out of range there.
Chelios wants to land a leg kick but The Impaler is out of range.
The crowd cheers as The Impaler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chelios doesn't seem phased though.
The Impaler throws a body punch but Chelios moves out of range.
A jab from Chelios does it's job there.
Vlad The Impaler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Impaler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chelios.
Chelios pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Impaler is out of range and Chelios settles back down.
The Impaler stuns Chelios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Impaler avoids the body shot from Chelios.
The Impaler misses with a hook. Chelios ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - The Impaler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from The Impaler.
Chelios looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The Impaler throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Impaler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chelios.
Chelios wants to clinch
and The Impaler counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the liver by The Impaler. Beautiful body shot.
Chelios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chelios connects with a leg kick. The Impaler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Chelios misses.
Sloppy strikes from Chelios. Those never looked like landing.
The Impaler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Impaler is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler looking to pass the guard.
The Impaler won't allow Chelios to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios wants to stand and escape but The Impaler is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad The Impaler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad The Impaler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Impaler misses with a wild combination.
The Impaler defending well as Chelios loads up on a big left hand.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Impaler.
An attempted straight right counter from Chelios misses the target.
Chelios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Impaler.
It looked like Chelios wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Impaler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Impaler misses with a kick to the body.
Chelios swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Impaler cracks a nice hook into Chelios's ribs.
Chelios on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelios walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chelios swings for the body but The Impaler moves out of range.
The Impaler throws out a leg kick but Chelios moves out of range and The Impaler only half commits.
The Impaler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chelios tries to avoid it but The Impaler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chelios to the ground. Chelios escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chelios is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chelios is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Impaler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chelios throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler tries to work over Chelios's front leg with a kick but Chelios checks it.
It looked like Chelios was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Impaler.
The Impaler misses the jab.
A head kick misses from The Impaler.
The Impaler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Impaler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Impaler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Impaler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chelios is out of range and The Impaler settles back down.
The Impaler throws a low kick but Chelios avoids it.
The Impaler misses with a straight left.
Chelios darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for The Impaler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chelios feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chelios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Impaler.
Chelios blocks a jab.
Chelios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Impaler looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler checks a leg kick.
Chelios scores with a leg kick.
Chelios will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chelios digs a good hook to The Impaler's body.
The Impaler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A clash of legs there as Chelios blocks the low kick.
Chelios tried to score with a low kick but The Impaler checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Impaler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chelios tries to close the distance and clinch but The Impaler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Impaler sizes up Chelios with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chelios on the side of the head.
Chev Chelios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Impaler missing with a left hand there. Chelios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chelios swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Chelios.
The Impaler misses with a leg kick.
The Impaler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chelios finds it's way round the side to connect with The Impaler's head.
A jab from The Impaler finds it's way through Chelios's defenses.
Chelios cracks The Impaler with an open hand slap.
Chelios moves away from the strike by The Impaler.
Chelios wants to clinch but The Impaler slips to the side
and The Impaler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chelios's knee momentarily.
Chelios 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.
Chelios pushes The Impaler up against the cage in a clinch.
Chelios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chelios misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chelios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler can't find room to land a body shot as Chelios controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chelios landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Impaler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chelios takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Impaler avoiding damage as Chelios throws knees to the body.
Chelios can't find room to land a body shot as The Impaler controls the action.
Chelios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chelios looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short left from Chelios.
Chelios lands a knee to the body.
Chelios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chelios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chelios blocks a body shot from The Impaler.
Chelios gets through The Impaler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chelios breaks the clinch.
Chelios blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Impaler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Vlad The Impaler just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Vlad The Impaler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chelios looks to land a combination but The Impaler avoids it well.
Chelios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Impaler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Impaler connects with a solid leg kick.
Chelios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Impaler.
The Impaler feints a counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Chelios.
Chelios lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelios looks to throw the jab but The Impaler is out of range.
The Impaler connects with a single shot there.
The Impaler moves out of range of the strikes.
The Impaler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios rushes The Impaler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chelios tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Chelios.
Chelios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chelios prevents a body shot from The Impaler.
Chelios is leaning against The Impaler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chev Chelios has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chelios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chelios.
The Impaler is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chelios takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Impaler is trying to push Chelios away but Chelios has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chelios trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Impaler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chelios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Impaler takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chelios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Impaler works Chelios's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Impaler throws a hook but Chelios blocks it.
The Impaler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chelios's sensitive parts.
Chelios slips a jab from The Impaler.
The Impaler throws out a leg kick but Chelios moves out of range and The Impaler only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chelios.
Chelios fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chelios misses with a looping left.
The Impaler misses with an uppercut. Chelios saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chelios. The Impaler does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Impaler lands a really nice looking cross but Chelios seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler misses with a leg kick.
The Impaler connects with the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for The Impaler.
The Impaler throws out a loose jab but Chelios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelios throws out a powerful jab.
Chelios misses with a straight right.
Chelios backing away here, and The Impaler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chelios is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chelios lands an overhand right.
The Impaler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chelios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Impaler.
Chelios appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Impaler feints and then cracks Chelios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chelios down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Impaler.
The Impaler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chelios will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chelios takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Impaler swats away the attempt to clinch by Chelios.
The Impaler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from The Impaler.
The Impaler ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.
Chelios connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chelios misses with the body kick
and The Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chelios walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Impaler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chelios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Impaler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Impaler clobbers Chelios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chev Chelios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad The Impaler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The Impaler throws a hook but Chelios blocks it.
Chelios throwing a counter right hand but The Impaler manages to avoid it.
The Impaler lands with a right hand.
The Impaler moves out of range as Chelios throws a body kick.
The Impaler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chelios is looking to counter punch.
Chelios takes one to the chin there.
The Impaler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chelios dodges the punch combination from The Impaler.
The Impaler lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Impaler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chelios moves out of range of the leg kick from The Impaler.
Chelios swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Impaler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Impaler.
The Impaler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chelios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Impaler swats away the attempt to clinch by Chelios.
Chelios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Impaler.
Chelios checks a leg kick.
Chelios swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chelios looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chelios looks to land a left hand but The Impaler moved out of range nicely.
The Impaler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chelios to score with a decent uppercut.
The Impaler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chelios moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chelios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Impaler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler with a nice cross.
Chelios connects with a body shot that sends The Impaler's belly button to the back.
Chelios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Impaler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Impaler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Chelios.
Chelios throws a one two combo.
The Impaler tests Chelios's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Impaler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chelios manages to avoid it.
It looked like Chelios wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Impaler lands a leg kick that knocks Chelios off balance momentarily.
The Impaler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chelios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chelios takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Chelios is predictable there
and The Impaler counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chelios stuffs the takedown attempt from The Impaler. The Impaler gets slowly back to his feet.
Chelios was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chelios throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Impaler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chev Chelios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Impaler.
Vlad The Impaler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chelios misses with a hook.
The Impaler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chelios scores with the left hand. The Impaler knows he should have avoided that one.
Chelios tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chelios throws a hook to the side of The Impaler's head but The Impaler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by The Impaler.
The Impaler slips under a jab from Chelios.
The Impaler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Impaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chelios is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Impaler throws a leg kick but Chelios checks it.
Chelios was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Impaler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The Impaler cracks Chelios with an open hand slap.
The Impaler connects with a body shot.
Chelios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Impaler.
The Impaler connects with a right hand. Chelios shakes it off.
Chelios throws a poor cross that misses
and The Impaler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chelios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chelios seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chelios takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad The Impaler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Impaler 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad The Impaler!
Vlad The Impaler decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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pop
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