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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Koscielny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieran Summers (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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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Koscielny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kieran Summers!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koscielny takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Koscielny closes the distance and clinches up with Summers, looking for a takedown. Koscielny pushes Summers against the cage but Summers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Summers misses with a head kick.
Koscielny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Summers can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Summers.
Koscielny fails with the takedown
and Summers counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kieran Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers has managed to clinch.
Summers looking to throw knees to the head but Koscielny is blocking nicely.
Summers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Summers tries a knee to the head but Koscielny blocks it.
Koscielny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Summers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Koscielny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koscielny takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Summers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Summers wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Summers thuds his right hand into Koscielny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Summers lands with a nice body punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Summers - that will leave a mark!
Summers throws a sloppy head kick and Koscielny moves out of range easily.
Summers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Koscielny is rocked!
Summers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Koscielny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Summers throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Koscielny is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kieran Summers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Dapalong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dapalong comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast by Rammstein. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Dapalong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Moo!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moo shoots for a takedown but Dapalong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dapalong lands a nice hook to Moo's body. Moo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moo clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Moo.
Moo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dapalong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dapalong's efforts to push away.
Moo lands a nice knee to the body.
Moo lands with a light punch inside.
Moo lands a knee to the body.
Moo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moo tries to pull guard but Dapalong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vincent Dapalong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Moo.
Moo keeps control of Dapalong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dapalong working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Moo.
Moo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dapalong smiles and moves away.
Dapalong scores with a jab. Moo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vincent Dapalong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dapalong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moo has him pressed against the cage.
Dapalong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moo has him pressed against the cage.
Moo lands a right hand.
Dapalong can't break the clinch.
Moo crunches a lovely knee into Dapalong's ribcage.
Moo lands a good knee to the midsection. Dapalong won't want to take too many of those.
Moo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Moo manages to end up in side control.
Dapalong is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Clinic that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Moo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dapalong is looking for a sweep.
Moo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dapalong, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dapalong is looking for a sweep.
Dapalong is not content to let Moo control the position.
Dapalong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dapalong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dapalong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dapalong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Moo is controlling him well.
Dapalong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dapalong is trying to escape the mount.
Moo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Moo is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Moo extends the arm and Dapalong is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikey Moo!
A very excited looking Mikey Moo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Vincent Dapalong spoke after the fight, saying 'I gave it everything I had and then some but my opponent was simply the better man tonight. Congratulations man.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaice Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Regan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Regan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaice Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn lands a head shot.
Gunn 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.
Gunn takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Kaice Gunn has been cut.
Regan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regan 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.
Regan misses the jab.
Larry Regan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gunn lands a front kick.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Regan misses with an uppercut.
Regan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunn feints a counter leg kick.
Gunn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn controlling the pace.
Regan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gunn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Regan is trying to control the position but Gunn postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Regan looking for a sweep. Not yet Regan, not yet.
Regan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Regan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn looking to sit in guard and control but Regan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Regan from controlling successfully.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Regan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gunn managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regan trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Regan defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Regan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunn wants to get back to his feet but Regan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Regan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gunn's head.
Gunn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Regan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Regan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Regan wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn has his foot on Regan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Regan works his way back into a safe position though.
Regan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gunn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunn, not yet.
Gunn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Regan is in close to Gunn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Regan is one step ahead there.
Gunn looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Regan slips nicely into half guard.
Gunn is not content to let Regan control the position.
Regan is really struggling to control Gunn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gunn wants to get back to full guard.
Regan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunn trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gunn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Regan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Regan drops an elbow to the side of Gunn's head.
Gunn is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaice Gunn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaice Gunn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Regan tries to bum rush Gunn with a series of wild strikes but Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gunn throws a head kick but Regan moves out of range.
Regan misses with a hook.
Regan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Regan.
Regan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Regan misses.
A jab from Gunn finds it's way through Regan's defenses.
Regan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regan has a takedown stuffed.
Regan walks into a stiff left hand from Gunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan cracks the inside of Gunn's front leg.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Regan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunn stuns Regan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunn lunges at Regan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Regan's hand.
Regan throws a right and a left that Gunn avoids nicely.
Regan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Regan looks to land a combination but Gunn avoids it well.
Gunn throws a body punch but Regan moves out of range.
Regan avoids the head kick by Gunn.
Regan throws a right and a left that Gunn avoids nicely.
Gunn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Regan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Regan misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunn tries a quick counter leg kick but Regan is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Regan.
Regan throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larry Regan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
Regan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Regan.
Gunn lands a glancing blow to the side of Regan's head.
Gunn moves into range and clinches up with Regan.
Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Gunn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regan checks it well.
Regan misses with a looping right.
Gunn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gunn avoids it.
Gunn pushes Regan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regan.
Regan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gunn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Regan throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
Gunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gunn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunn manages to get himself to full guard.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Regan from controlling successfully.
Gunn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regan wants to control but Gunn is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Gunn.
Regan wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gunn drops an elbow to the side of Regan's head.
Gunn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Regan is refusing to be controlled, as Gunn sits in half guard.
Regan trying to control but Gunn postures up.
Regan is looking for a sweep. Gunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunn wants to stand up but Regan is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaice Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaice Gunn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Regan darts in looking for a takedown but Gunn gets double underhooks and turns Regan into the cage.
Gunn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Regan avoids the head kick by Gunn.
Gunn staying out of range there.
Regan misses the jab.
Regan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Regan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn jabs Regan right on the nose. Regan blinks but takes it well.
Regan misses the shot to the body.
Gunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaice Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn tries to clinch up but Regan circles away and keeps his distance.
Regan connects with a right hand. Gunn shakes it off.
Gunn moves out of range as Regan strikes.
Regan with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regan lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gunn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Regan is rocked!
Gunn cracks Regan with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Regan tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gunn pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Regan is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaice Gunn!
After the fight, Kaice Gunn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Johnny Cage Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kochanowski's choice of entrance music: Midgard. Jakub Kochanowski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
43 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 34 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kochanowski to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Kochanowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kochanowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Kochanowski.
We've been told by Cage's head coaches at Palazzo Paisano that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cage misses with a body shot
and Kochanowski counters with a nice leg kick.
Kochanowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kochanowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kochanowski.
Cage lands with a right hand.
Cage thows a leg kick but Kochanowski checks it
and Kochanowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kochanowski can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kochanowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kochanowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage cracks the inside of Kochanowski's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kochanowski. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Cage.
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Kochanowski off balance momentarily.
Cage throws a right hand that misses
and Kochanowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kochanowski cracks the inside of Cage's front leg.
Cage is looking to score with low kicks.
Cage throws out a loose jab but Kochanowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cage.
Cage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cage takes a swing at Kochanowski's ribcage but misses.
Kochanowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage throws a head kick that misses
and Kochanowski counters with a good low kick that Cage was not able to check.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kochanowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cage throws a leg kick which misses Kochanowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kochanowski tries to avoid it.
Kochanowski scores with a jab to the head.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kochanowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Kochanowski throws out a counter right but Cage avoids it with no problem.
Kochanowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kochanowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kochanowski misses with a two punch combination.
Kochanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Kochanowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kochanowski 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries to land a front kick but Kochanowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cage misses with the body kick
and Kochanowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cage misses with a body kick.
Cage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kochanowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kochanowski throws a series of punches but Cage moves out of range.
Kochanowski throws out a leg kick but Cage moves out of range and Kochanowski only half commits.
Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
Cage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick
and Kochanowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kochanowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely.
Cage is looking to improve his position.
Kochanowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cage defending well though.
Cage trying to hold on to Kochanowski's head to control him but Kochanowski postures up.
Cage is staying active underneath Kochanowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kochanowski is trying to control. Cage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Cage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kochanowski misses with a straight right.
Kochanowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kochanowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Cage
and Kochanowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Kochanowski sees coming a mile off.
Cage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kochanowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Cage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cage connects with a nice looking jab.
Cage throws a solid leg kick but Kochanowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kochanowski! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Cage does it's job there.
Cage throws a lazy uppercut
and Kochanowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kochanowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kochanowski.
Cage misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Kochanowski lands but Cage takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cage is looking to land body kicks.
Kochanowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cage throws a hook but Kochanowski avoids it easily.
Kochanowski wants to counter with a clinch but Cage pushes him away.
Kochanowski swinging wildly here.
Kochanowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Kochanowski looks to move away, Cage throws a big counter combo bu Kochanowski just gets out of the way.
Cage moves out of range of the strikes.
Kochanowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Kochanowski is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Cage prevents a body shot from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski trying to land knees to the body.
Kochanowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kochanowski avoids the head kick by Cage.
Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage misses with a hook.
Cage misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kochanowski.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kochanowski throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage takes a swing at Kochanowski's ribcage but misses.
Kochanowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Cage.
Kochanowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cage.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Kochanowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cage. Cage obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski blocks a leg kick.
Cage 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.
Cage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cage throws a lazy body kick
and Kochanowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kochanowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cage's head backwards.
Cage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kochanowski checks it well.
Cage dodges the punch combination from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cage.
Kochanowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kochanowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cage tried to counter with a leg kick but Kochanowski avoided it.
Cage misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kochanowski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Cage misses.
Cage throws a lazy right hand but Kochanowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kochanowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target.
Cage misses with a body shot
and Kochanowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Cage.
Kochanowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cage lands a nice looking body kick.
Cage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kochanowski is able to avoid easily.
Kochanowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kochanowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cage moves out of range as Kochanowski strikes.
Nice body punch from Cage.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Cage will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kochanowski throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kochanowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kochanowski duly obliges.
Cage throws a body kick that misses
and Cage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that Cage ducks under and follows up with a left that Cage also avoids with ease.
Cage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cage is looking to land body kicks.
Kochanowski avoids the body shot from Cage.
Cage misses with a body kick.
Cage with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kochanowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cage is not content to let Kochanowski control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kochanowski working the head with strikes.
Cage is looking for a sweep.
Kochanowski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kochanowski tries to move to full mount but Cage actually manages to regain half guard.
Johnny Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kochanowski misses with a head shot. Cage uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakub Kochanowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kochanowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kochanowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.
Kochanowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kochanowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kochanowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cage checks a leg kick nicely.
Cage throwing a counter right hand but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Kochanowski.
Cage tries to counter by clinching up but Kochanowski breaks away and moves out of range.
Kochanowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kochanowski shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense.
Cage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cage misses with a low kick.
Kochanowski feints a counter leg kick.
Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kochanowski.
Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Kochanowski is just out of range.
Kochanowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski avoids the body shot from Cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cage 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 Kochanowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kochanowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Cage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kochanowski counters with a nice body shot.
Jakub Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kochanowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cage thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kochanowski if he has to take too many more of those.
Kochanowski goes for a double leg but Cage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cage continues to drive forward.
Kochanowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kochanowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Kochanowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cage clobbers Kochanowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cage jabs Kochanowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Cage.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cage, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cage!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Cage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Scarpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Kuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lu Kuan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory Scarpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lu Kuan!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scarpa keeps Kuan at a distance using the push kick.
Scarpa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scarpa tries to clinch there but Kuan circles away.
Kuan throws out a counter right but Scarpa avoids it with no problem.
Scarpa lands a really nice looking cross but Kuan seems unphased.
Kuan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kuan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuan moves into the clinch.
A short left from Scarpa.
Kuan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scarpa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scarpa throws out a leg kick but Kuan moves out of range and Scarpa only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Kuan.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Who's going to make the next move?
Scarpa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Scarpa crashes against the mat.
Scarpa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scarpa wants to control but Kuan is keeping him busy.
Kuan stops Scarpa from passing to mount.
Kuan is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Scarpa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Scarpa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuan is looking to escape.
Scarpa thowing shots but they're missing.
Scarpa goes for an armbar but Kuan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kuan.
Kuan wants to stand but Scarpa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuan gets to his feet. Scarpa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Scarpa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scarpa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Lu Kuan has been cut.
Kuan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scarpa's head.
Scarpa dodges the punch combination from Kuan.
Scarpa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuan throws a sloppy head kick and Scarpa moves out of range easily.
Kuan throws a jab when Scarpa was well out of range.
Scarpa moves away from the strike by Kuan.
Kuan looks to land a body kick but Scarpa moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scarpa.
Kuan lands a head shot.
Kuan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Scarpa if he has to take too many more of those.
Lu Kuan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuan misses with a low kick.
Kuan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarpa.
Scarpa misses with an uppercut
and Kuan counters with a straight right hand.
Scarpa doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuan circles away.
Scarpa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuan tries to avoid it but Scarpa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuan to the ground. Kuan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuan leaves Scarpa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Scarpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarpa lands a really nice looking cross but Kuan seems unphased.
Scarpa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Scarpa throws a push kick but Kuan slaps the foot to one side.
Scarpa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lu Kuan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lu Kuan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scarpa tries to land a leg kick but Kuan saw it coming and moves away.
Kuan throws a counter combo.
Scarpa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuan controlling the position.
Scarpa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuan keeping full guard, as Scarpa tries to pass.
Scarpa wants to control from the top but Kuan keeps moving.
Scarpa tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuan is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scarpa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuan wants to sweep here but Scarpa controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarpa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuan moves away from the strike by Scarpa.
Scarpa throws a low kick but Kuan moves out of range easily.
Kuan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scarpa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuan sprawls and moves away.
Kuan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kuan moves out of range of the body kick from Scarpa.
A head kick from Kuan lands but Scarpa takes it in his stride.
It looks like Gregory Scarpa has been cut.
Kuan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lu Kuan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuan throws out a leg kick but Scarpa moves out of range and Kuan only half commits.
Scarpa lands a jab to the nose.
Scarpa misses with a body shot.
Kuan tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarpa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuan blocks a low kick nicely.
Scarpa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuan slips a jab from Scarpa.
Kuan looks for the body kick but Scarpa saw that one coming.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scarpa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Kuan misses.
Kuan misses with a two punch combination.
Scarpa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuan throws a sloppy head kick and Scarpa moves out of range easily.
Kuan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarpa tries to counter with a takedown but Kuan is quick to defend against it.
Scarpa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kuan is breathing heavily.
Kuan throws a sloppy head kick and Scarpa moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scarpa.
Kuan moves out of range as Scarpa throws a body kick.
Scarpa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuan is out of range and Scarpa settles back down.
Scarpa tries to clinch but Kuan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarpa goes for a double leg but Kuan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuan continues to drive forward.
Kuan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt - Kuan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Kuan.
Scarpa staying out of range there.
Gregory Scarpa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuan blocks a low kick nicely.
Kuan moves away from the strike by Scarpa.
Kuan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scarpa keeps control of Kuan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scarpa.
Scarpa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scarpa wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Scarpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarpa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuan backwards.
Scarpa tries to pull guard but Kuan holds him up against the cage and eventually Scarpa drops back down to his feet.
Kuan tries to circle away but Scarpa has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuan manages to break the clinch.
Kuan lands with a nice combination. Scarpa backs away looking to recover.
Scarpa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Scarpa scores with a leg kick.
Scarpa avoids a kick to the body.
Scarpa throws a wild body kick that Kuan sees coming a mile off.
Kuan throws a series of punches but Scarpa moves out of range.
Crunch! Scarpa slams his shin into Kuan's torso.
Kuan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuan fails to land with a series of punches.
Scarpa scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Scarpa. Beautiful body shot.
Kuan lands with a slapping head kick.
Kuan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scarpa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gregory Scarpa will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Scarpa delivers a nice body kick.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses.
Scarpa misses with a leg kick.
Scarpa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scarpa is in Kuan's guard.
Kuan wants to stand up but Scarpa is controlling him.
Scarpa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scarpa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kuan!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kuan turns into him and now he's in Scarpa's guard.
Kuan wants to control from the top but Scarpa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarpa is looking for a triangle but Kuan pushes his legs off easily.
Scarpa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scarpa has his foot on Kuan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuan works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scarpa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuan is looking to stand up but Scarpa won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuan passes into half guard.
Scarpa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kuan passes into side control!
Kuan decides to stand back up.
Kuan misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scarpa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scarpa.
Nice jab there from Kuan.
Scarpa lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Scarpa misses.
Kuan thumps Scarpa with a low kick.
Scarpa scores with a leg kick.
Scarpa motions for Kuan to come forward. Scarpa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scarpa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuan.
Scarpa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scarpa can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Scarpa - just one landing.
Scarpa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scarpa avoids the body shot from Kuan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarpa scores with a kick to the body.
Kuan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuan throws a sloppy head kick and Scarpa moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scarpa or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuan, which made it look bad.
Kuan throws a series of punches but Scarpa moves out of range.
Lu Kuan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuan throws a lazy body kick
and Scarpa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuan won't be happy with that.
Kuan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Scarpa misses with the ground and pound.
Scarpa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gregory Scarpa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuan is pushing Scarpa's head away, looking to escape. Scarpa manages to hold on to the position though.
Scarpa happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Scarpa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scarpa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gregory Scarpa!
A victorious Gregory Scarpa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pray by Jay-Z feat. Rob Dougan. Antoine Wallace could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyov Kirijenko's chin.
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203 lbs
34 - 22 - 1 |
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35
220 lbs
24 - 25 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Antoine Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lyov Kirijenko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Kirijenko misses.
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirijenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirijenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kirijenko.
Wallace thows a body kick. Kirijenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kirijenko missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirijenko.
Wallace scores with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Kirijenko.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Kirijenko's head but Kirijenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirijenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko wants to clinch.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirijenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirijenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirijenko circles away.
A little jabbing left from Kirijenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kirijenko tries to score with a low kick but Wallace moves his leg out of the way.
Wallace feinted with a counter takedown.
Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kirijenko lands a jab.
Wallace connects with a body shot.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Kirijenko.
Wallace looks to clinch
and Kirijenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirijenko connects with a body shot that sends Wallace's belly button to the back.
Kirijenko motions for Wallace to come forward. Kirijenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Wallace there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kirijenko gets caught flat footed, as Wallace shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kirijenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirijenko, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working some strikes from top position.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirijenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirijenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wallace distracts Kirijenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kirijenko looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
Kirijenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko is trying to keep Wallace in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace connects with a couple of short punches.
Wallace with a nice head shot there.
Wallace trying to control but Kirijenko is working from the bottom.
Wallace is working Kirijenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wallace is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wallace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kirijenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wallace content to stall in guard here.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirijenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko working a defensive guard but Wallace passes into half guard.
Wallace working Kirijenko over with strikes.
Wallace working the head and body with strikes.
Kirijenko is trying to control but Wallace manages to pass to mount!
A nice elbow there by Wallace.
Kirijenko tries to hold on but Wallace postures up.
Kirijenko can't escape the position.
Wallace dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Wallace dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kirijenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kirijenko misses with a double jab.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Kirijenko defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Antoine Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Kirijenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallace as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.
Wallace with a nice cross.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kirijenko looking to score a takedown here. Wallace is defending well but Kirijenko drives through and ends up in Wallace's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kirijenko has passed into half guard!
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Kirijenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wallace is doing well to control the position and prevent Kirijenko from advancing to side control.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kirijenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kirijenko trying to control from half guard but Wallace is working away.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirijenko trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Kirijenko wants to free his trapped foot but Wallace is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirijenko works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kirijenko is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wallace reverses the position - he's now on top in Kirijenko's guard.
Wallace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kirijenko keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Kirijenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirijenko, not yet.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Kirijenko keeps moving.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace chips away with some ground and pound.
Wallace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kirijenko's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kirijenko keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Kirijenko striking off his back but it's not causing Wallace any problems.
Wallace won't allow Kirijenko to sweep him here.
Wallace trying to control but Kirijenko is working from the bottom.
Kirijenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Antoine Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirijenko seems keen to control Wallace's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kirijenko misses the jab.
Antoine Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirijenko moves away.
Wallace checks the leg kick.
Wallace drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kirijenko sprawls and moves away.
Kirijenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kirijenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wallace moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirijenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antoine Wallace will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wallace moves out of range as Kirijenko throws a body kick.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirijenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kirijenko tries to land a leg kick but Wallace saw it coming and moves away.
Kirijenko cracks Wallace with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wallace takes a swing at Kirijenko's ribcage but misses.
Kirijenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Kirijenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Kirijenko misses.
Wallace explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kirijenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kirijenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirijenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace digs a good hook to Kirijenko's body.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirijenko can do to turn this around?
Kirijenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirijenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kirijenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Kirijenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirijenko.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirijenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirijenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
Kirijenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirijenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wallace!
Kirijenko scoring with punches from side control.
Kirijenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wallace some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace regains half guard.
Kirijenko prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Antoine Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kirijenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wallace works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wallace seems keen to control Kirijenko's posture.
Kirijenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Kirijenko from controlling successfully.
Kirijenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wallace is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
Wallace wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kirijenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wallaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kirijenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirijenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Kirijenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lyov Kirijenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to clinch but Kirijenko moves out of range.
Kirijenko misses with the combination.
Kirijenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though.
Wallace stuns Kirijenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kirijenko tries to clinch
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Kirijenko swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirijenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kirijenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirijenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirijenko moves away.
Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirijenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirijenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallace slips a straight right by Kirijenko.
Wallace drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyov Kirijenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wallace has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antoine Wallace!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Antoine Wallace made sure he mentioned Tokyo United Fightwear , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pat Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cherry has chosen Irigy Hónaljmirigy - Rúgj Chuck Norris (Chuck Norris parody by Hungarians) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
25 - 8 - 0 |
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186 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Cherry!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cherry on the side of the head.
It looks like Buster Cherry has been cut.
Small cracks the inside of Cherry's front leg.
Small keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Small fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cherry just manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Small, right into the meat.
Cherry shoots in but no luck this time.
Small pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cherry is out of range and Small settles back down.
Cherry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Small but Small pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pat Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Cherry.
Cherry fails with the takedown.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Cherry manages to avoid it.
Cherry shoots in and drives through. Small sprawls well.
Small takes a swing at Cherry's ribcage but misses.
Small misses with a wild combination.
Cherry checks a low kick from Small.
Cherry looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
Small throws a hook but Cherry blocks it.
Small uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cherry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Small pinned against the cage. Small gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Small throws a low kick, looking for Cherry's leg but Cherry calmly moves out of range.
Cherry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Small misses with a series of wild punches.
Buster Cherry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cherry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cherry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Small circles away.
Small swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cherry throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cherry closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cherry trying to control the position but Small is working away.
Small tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Small prevents Cherry from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small tries to bench press Cherry off him but Cherry keeps the position.
Cherry works to advance to full mount. Small defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Small blocking the ground and pound.
Cherry thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cherry misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cherry looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cherry throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cherry cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cherry swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Small is now in Cherry's guard. A big mistake from Cherry there, giving up the dominant position!
Cherry looking for a guillotine here but Small defends easily.
Cherry keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small misses with a series of wild punches.
And Cherry tries to counter it with a takedown but Small pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cherry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cherry closes the distance and clinches up with Small, looking for a takedown. Cherry pushes Small against the cage but Small circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cherry misses with an uppercut.
Cherry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cherry dives in and grabs Small's left leg, looking for a takedown. Small pushes down on Cherry's head and hops out.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Cherry ducks down to avoid it.
Cherry dives in and scores a takedown into Small's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cherry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cherry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cherry is looking to work some ground and pound but Small has wrist control.
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 Pat Small will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Cherry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Small tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cherry is able to avoid easily.
Pat Small is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cherry lunges at Small with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Small's hand.
Small misses with a looping right.
Cherry looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Cherry shoots in but no luck this time.
Small tries to land a leg kick but Cherry saw it coming and moves away.
Cherry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Small swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Small looks to land a right hand but Cherry moved out of range.
Cherry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Small sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cherry misses with a few strikes there.
Cherry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pat Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Cherry.
Small takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Small manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cherry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Small is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cherry stopping the sweep attempt from Small.
Cherry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Small's guard.
Buster Cherry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cherry throwing shots but Small is blocking nicely.
Small trying to hold on to Cherry's head to control him but Cherry postures up.
Cherry trying to pass the guard but Small defending well.
Cherry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cherry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cherry is looking for a kimura but Small is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cherry to get the leverage.
Cherry works his way into side control.
Small defending against the ground and pound.
Small tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Small prevents Cherry from improving position.
Cherry working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry advances nicely into full mount.
Small is looking to get to half guard.
Small regains half guard.
Cherry is keen to just control but Small is a slippery customer.
Small is defending against the submission attempts here by Cherry.
Cherry trying to advance position but Small counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cherry trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
Cherry tries to free his leg and advance position but Small is retaining full guard.
Cherry with a flurry of punches that miss.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cherry wants to pass the guard but Small is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Small pulls Cherry in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Cherry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Cherry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buster Cherry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
No luck for Cherry with that takedown attempt.
Small slips a jab and a cross from Cherry.
A decent looking cross lands there for Small.
Small throws a right and a left that both miss.
Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cherry.
Cherry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Small misses with a looping right.
Cherry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cherry lands a jab.
Cherry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cherry trying to advance position but Small counters by regaining guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cherry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Small is keeping the position for now.
Small utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry looking to pass the guard.
Small is controlling Cherry's posture.
Cherry advances position into side control!
Small is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cherry is controlling him well.
Cherry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Small keeps working.
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.
Cherry looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Small is avoiding damage well.
Cherry fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cherry tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cherry looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Small is avoiding damage well.
Cherry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cherry in side control, throwing shots but Small defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry working the strikes but Small uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cherry wants to pass to mount but Small is defending the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cherry.
Small looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cherry.
Cherry moves to clinch but Small breaks away
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pat Small is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cherry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cherry moves in looking to clinch but Small pushes him off.
Small stuffs the takedown attempt from Cherry. Cherry gets slowly back to his feet.
Pat Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Cherry.
Small throws a hook to the side of Cherry's head but Cherry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Small throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pat Small is winning the standup battle so far.
Cherry takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Cherry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Small connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small misses with a hook. Cherry ducked under it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cherry.
Cherry misses with a hook
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Small showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Small has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Small!
Our winner, Pat Small, 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.
Buster Cherry was interviewed post fight and said 'there is always next time, gramps'.
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