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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allkindsa Bustinchapsup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Yento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yento has chosen LA Beast Official Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Allkindsa Bustinchapsup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Yento!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yento comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yento misses with a double jab
and Bustinchapsup counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yento won't be happy with that.
Yento is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bustinchapsup connects with a decent elbow.
Bustinchapsup working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Bustinchapsup are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bustinchapsup landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bustinchapsup has hold of Yento's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yento seems comfortable defending it but Bustinchapsup has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yento is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yento is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bustinchapsup couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allkindsa Bustinchapsup!
King Yento spoke after the fight, saying 'Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Madhead Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Huber (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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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Madhead Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Huber!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power lands with a nice combination. Huber backs away looking to recover.
Huber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Huber throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Hans Huber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Huber.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huber. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power is looking to counter the offense by Huber and move into the clinch.
Huber thuds a left hand into Power's body.
Power lands a jab to Huber's midsection.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Huber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huber swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Huber throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Power appears to be looking for a big counter.
Power connects with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Huber.
Huber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Huber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Power scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Power's head.
Huber lands with a hook. Power tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Huber misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Power feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hubers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Huber misses.
Huber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Huber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
Donk. Power catches Huber right on the button with a cross.
Huber scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Huber is predictable there
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
Power lands with a nice combination. Huber backs away looking to recover.
Power tries to clinch up but Huber circles away and keeps his distance.
Huber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Huber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Huber swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Huber throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huber moves away.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Huber throws a body shot but no joy.
Huber has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power tries to pull guard but Huber won't allow it.
Power has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Huber after a bit of a struggle.
Huber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Huber.
Huber lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Huber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Huber dominated that round.
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.
Huber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Power counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Power accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huber 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.
Power sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huber's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power is working for a kimura but Huber is defending it quite comfortably.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huber can do anything to dispel that myth.
Huber is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throwing shots but Huber is blocking nicely.
Huber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Power. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huber is trying to control but can't.
Power scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Huber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Power.
Huber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Power is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huber is trying to control but can't.
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.
Power slips a nice elbow through Huber's hands, connecting with Huber's forehead.
Huber tries to roll over but Power keeps him under control.
Power throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Power 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.
Power sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huber defending well though.
Power working over Huber with some ground and pound. Huber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Power missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Power is looking for a kimura but Huber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Power to get the leverage.
Huber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Power scores with a couple of nice shots.
Power sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huber defending well though.
Power lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Power thowing shots but they're missing.
Power wants to finish this one by submission but Huber is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Power.
Huber wants to hold on but Power pushes him away.
Huber tries to reverse the position but Power maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Power cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Huber taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power breaks from Huber's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Huber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Madhead Power overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Power scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Huber?
Power cracks Huber with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power scoring with strikes but Huber is staying in there.
Power fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Power has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Huber's face.
Power lands a big shot there that rocks Huber but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Power unloading with bombs!
Power lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madhead Power dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Huber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Huber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Power defending well as Huber loads up on a big left hand.
Power appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Power.
A jab lands there for Huber.
Huber looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Power throws a big counter combination but Huber scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Huber 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 Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Power has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Power tries to clinch but Huber is having none of it.
Power throws a right and a left that Huber avoids nicely.
A clash of legs there as Power blocks the low kick.
Huber looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Huber looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Power tries to counter by clinching up but Huber breaks away and moves out of range.
Huber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Power appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Power misses.
Madhead Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Huber defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Huber misses.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Huber looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Huber misses the target.
Huber misses the shot to the body.
Huber lands a nice looking body shot.
Huber tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber slips a straight right by Power.
Huber lands a nice shot to the body.
Huber takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huber. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huber throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and moves out of range.
Power appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hans Huber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huber throws a leg kick but Power moved away.
Huber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Power is looking to wear down Huber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Huber throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Power to score with a decent uppercut.
Power swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Huber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Huber circles away.
Power throws a combination that misses
enabling Huber to counter with a crisp jab.
Power defending well as Huber loads up on a big left hand.
Power attempts a counter takedown but Huber avoids it well and moves away.
Huber digs a good hook to Power's body.
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!
Huber works Power's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Huber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Huber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hans Huber!
During a confident post fight interview, Hans Huber 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makahlen Gorbachoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Makahlen Gorbachoff enters the cage!
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World class 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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clay Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makahlen Gorbachoff!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Matthews lands.
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.
Gorbachoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gorbachoff ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Gorbachoff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gorbachoff checks a low kick from Matthews.
Gorbachoff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews throws a head kick that half lands.
Gorbachoff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matthews scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matthews checks the leg kick.
Matthews walks into a left hand.
Gorbachoff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matthewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorbachoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but Gorbachoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Matthews misses its intended target.
Gorbachoff scores with a nice strike.
Gorbachoff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Matthews is predictable there
and Gorbachoff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matthews thinking.
Matthews keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a jab.
Matthews has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gorbachoff.
Matthews lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gorbachoff throws an off balance right hand
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matthews throws a head kick that half lands.
Gorbachoff is rocked!
Gorbachoff throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Matthews misses.
Gorbachoff replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matthews blocks it well.
Gorbachoff looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Gorbachoff misses with a body kick.
Matthews was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matthews cracks Gorbachoff with a good jab.
Matthews throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gorbachoff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matthews throws a big counter combination but Gorbachoff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A leg kick checked by Matthews.
Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorbachoff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff throws a low kick but Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
Gorbachoff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gorbachoff throws a good cross that connects.
Gorbachoff ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gorbachoff's hands.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Gorbachoff finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Gorbachoff blocks the low kick.
Matthews scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy body kick from Matthews
and Gorbachoff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matthews thinking.
Gorbachoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Gorbachoff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a really nice looking cross but Gorbachoff seems unphased.
Gorbachoff avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Gorbachoff checks a low kick from Matthews.
Matthews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matthews throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matthews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matthews misses with a hook
and Gorbachoff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Gorbachoff throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Gorbachoff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gorbachoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorbachoff moves away from the strike by Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Matthews's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matthews tries to land a leg kick but Gorbachoff saw it coming and moves away.
Matthews backing away here, and Gorbachoff unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matthews misses with a leg kick
and Gorbachoff counters with a thumping low kick.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorbachoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gorbachoff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matthews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gorbachoff counters with a low kick, right behind Matthews 's knee.
Clay Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Matthews misses
and Gorbachoff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorbachoff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gorbachoff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachoff cracks the inside of Matthews's front leg.
Gorbachoff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gorbachoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews cracks Gorbachoff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matthews throws a looping overhand right but Gorbachoff ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Gorbachoff there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gorbachoff might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matthews has got the better of the exchanges.
Gorbachoff connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Matthews.
Some wild striking there from Gorbachoff.
Clay Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorbachoff tries to move into range but Matthews moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Matthews.
Gorbachoff throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
Gorbachoff misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorbachoff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gorbachoff is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff seems to have recovered his senses.
A bone on bone clash there as Matthews blocks the leg kick.
Gorbachoff throws a low kick but Matthews avoids it.
Gorbachoff 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.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Gorbachoff's leg. Gorbachoff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matthews lands a big head kick that sends Gorbachoff tumbling to the mat! Matthews takes a step backwards and waves Gorbachoff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gorbachoff fakes the leg kick and cracks Matthews in the body.
Matthews tries to land a body kick
and Gorbachoff makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Matthews really felt that one!
Matthews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clay Matthews's cut is getting worse.
Gorbachoff misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Gorbachoff manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Gorbachoff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthews under the eye.
Matthews is rocked!
Matthews throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gorbachoff shoots in, scooping Matthews off his feet. Gorbachoff is holding his opponent over his shoulder. He slams Matthews to the mat and Matthews is in big trouble! Gorbachoff is landing strikes to his unconscious foe and the ref dives in to end the fight! Gorbachoff is celebrating with his corner and rightfully so.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Makahlen Gorbachoff!
Our winner, Makahlen Gorbachoff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Kalawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Kalawa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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28
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Kalawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergio Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalawa misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely.
Kalawa throws an overhand right that lands on Pettis's shoulder, as Pettis tries to avoid the shot.
Pettis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pettis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pettis showed some decent athleticism there.
Pettis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalawa gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pettis is one step ahead there.
Kalawa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kalawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pettis on the ground.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kalawa dives on top into guard.
Kalawa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pettis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pettis trying to keep a closed guard but Kalawa is proving a slippery customer.
Pettis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pettis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pettis looking for a guillotine here but Kalawa defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalawa is posturing up here but Pettis has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kalawa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kalawa has to tap! Slick submission there by Pettis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Pettis!
Sergio Pettis took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leeroy Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leeroy Russo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo moves out of range of the body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Russo scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Niko Alzate has been cut.
Russo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russo misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Russo 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.
Alzate throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzate lands with a nice body kick.
Alzate misses the shot to the body.
Russo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alzate wants to land a leg kick but Russo is out of range.
Alzate misses with a jab to the body
and Russo counters with a stiff right hand.
Alzate drives through with a takedown into Russo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Alzate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alzate wants to pass the guard but Russo is keeping the position.
Alzate scoring with some ground and pound.
Russo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alzate passes into half guard.
Russo trying to hold on to Alzate's head to control him but Alzate postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo is defending against the submission attempts here by Alzate.
Alzate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Russo's head.
Alzate is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Russo!
Alzate scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Russo?
Alzate controlling from the full mount.
Alzate lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Alzate working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Russo is looking to improve his position but Alzate isn't that keen on the idea.
Russo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alzate looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Russo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Russo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alzate.
Russo is trying to control but can't.
Alzate looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo is refusing to be controlled, as Alzate sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate wants to free his trapped foot but Russo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alzate wants to take a breather but Russo is having none of it.
Russo trying to get back to full guard but Alzate takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Alzate scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Russo tries to reverse the position but Alzate maintains control.
Alzate working Russo over with strikes here.
Alzate postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Russo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Alzate and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Alzate!
After winning the bout, Niko Alzate 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBramalo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Also Sprach Zarathustra. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBramalo blocks a jab.
Atsushi swings widly with a right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a body kick.
Atsushi misses with a hook. DeBramalo ducked under it nicely.
Atsushi shoots in for a double leg but DeBramalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Atsushi moves out of range of the body kick from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atsushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Atsushi throws a poor cross that misses
and Atsushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atsushi misses with a leg kick
and DeBramalo counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from DeBramalo fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi tries to work over DeBramalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeBramalo has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushi.
Atsushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi tries to land a front kick but DeBramalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atsushi tries for a takedown but DeBramalo circles away easily
and DeBramalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a front kick aimed at Atsushi's knee but Atsushi avoids it well.
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown but DeBramalo shows good takedown defense.
DeBramalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuroda Atsushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeBramalo! But no joy.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Atsushi's calf.
Atsushi scores with a punch to the head.
Atsushi throws a low kick but DeBramalo moves out of range easily.
Atsushi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atsushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atsushi misses with a jab to the body
and DeBramalo counters with a nice body kick.
DeBramalo throws a head kick that Atsushi semi-blocks.
Atsushi tries a low kick but DeBramalo avoids it.
DeBramalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling DeBramalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Atsushi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Masaru Fighting Systems II in the buildup to the fight.
Atsushi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeBramalo checks it well.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atsushi thows a leg kick but DeBramalo checks it
and DeBramalo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Atsushi lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - DeBramalo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Atsushi falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atsushi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeBramalo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DeBramalo lands with a slapping head kick.
Atsushi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. DeBramalo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
DeBramalo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Atsushi lands a leg kick that knocks DeBramalo off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeBramalo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atsushi. That's going to slow DeBramalo down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but Atsushi avoids it.
Atsushi feints and then cracks DeBramalo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeBramalo down.
Atsushi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and DeBramalo counters with a shoot takedown. Atsushi fights it but they end up in guard.
DeBramalo landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBramalo wants to control from the top but Atsushi keeps moving.
DeBramalo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DeBramalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Atsushi is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi wants to sweep here but DeBramalo controlling him for the moment.
Atsushi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! DeBramalo has picked Atsushi up and slammed him! Atsushi can't keep hold of the triangle and DeBramalo manages to pass to side control!
Atsushi tries to buck DeBramalo off but DeBramalo is having none of it.
DeBramalo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Cooker. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
DeBramalo taking a break here but Atsushi is having none of it and regains half guard.
Atsushi is refusing to be controlled, as DeBramalo sits in half guard.
Atsushi wants to control but DeBramalo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that round.
That's time! Atsushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Atsushi throws a lazy uppercut
and DeBramalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeBramalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atsushi pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeBramalo is out of range and Atsushi settles back down.
DeBramalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atsushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuroda Atsushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick which misses Atsushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Atsushi tries to avoid it.
Atsushi misses with a body kick.
DeBramalo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Atsushi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeBramalo checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atsushi. That's going to slow DeBramalo down.
Atsushi throws a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head but DeBramalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from DeBramalo as Atsushi shoots in.
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
DeBramalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
Atsushi looks to land a combination but DeBramalo avoids it well.
Atsushi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atsushi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeBramalo checks it well.
Atsushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. DeBramalo catches Atsushi right on the button with a cross.
Atsushi misses with a body shot.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atsushi scores with a leg kick.
Atsushi tried to score with a low kick but DeBramalo checks it.
Atsushi is looking to score with low kicks.
Atsushi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeBramalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeBramalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atsushi, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeBramalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBramalo misses with some punches.
A short left from DeBramalo.
Atsushi goes for a takedown attempt but DeBramalo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeBramalo throws out a loose jab but Atsushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeBramalo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeBramalo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeBramalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of DeBramalo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atsushi thows a leg kick but DeBramalo checks it
and DeBramalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atsushi misses with a takedown attempt
and DeBramalo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuroda Atsushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeBramalo walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Atsushi misses
and DeBramalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Atsushi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
DeBramalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Atsushi.
DeBramalo scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Atsushi.
A jab from Atsushi does it's job there.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atsushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atsushi can pounce on him.
Atsushi throws a right hand that misses
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atsushi walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Atsushi.
DeBramalo wants to counter the offense by Atsushi and move into the clinch position.
Atsushi lands a leg kick that knocks DeBramalo off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeBramalo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Atsushi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Atsushi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid body kick from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot by DeBramalo.
Atsushi tries to land a body kick
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
DeBramalo lands a nice shot that snaps Atsushi's head back.
Atsushi scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
DeBramalo lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeBramalo thumps Atsushi with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Atsushi avoids it easily.
Atsushi throws the kick towards the body but DeBramalo avoids it.
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown but DeBramalo shows good takedown defense.
Atsushi shoots in for a double leg but DeBramalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeBramalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atsushi is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by DeBramalo.
Nice jab there from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo tries to clinch there but Atsushi circles away.
A low kick from Atsushi is predictable there
and DeBramalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Atsushi is rocked!
Atsushi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeBramalo's guard.
Atsushi trying to move into half guard but instead DeBramalo has managed to sweep!
DeBramalo forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with DeBramalo in particular looking to stall.
Atsushi is looking to improve his position.
DeBramalo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atsushi's head.
Atsushi wants to control the action here but instead DeBramalo manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsushi tries to hold on but DeBramalo pushes him away.
Atsushi is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi is working hard here to advance position.
DeBramalo with the ground and pound from mount.
Atsushi tries to lock up and control but DeBramalo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeBramalo looking to control but Atsushi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeBramalo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Atsushi hang on?
Atsushi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo looking to finish with strikes here!
Atsushi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeBramalo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atsushi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeBramalo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atsushi is looking to escape.
DeBramalo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
DeBramalo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atsushi gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeBramalo lands with a kick to the ribs.
DeBramalo instigates a clinch.
DeBramalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atsushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeBramalo.
DeBramalo avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and DeBramalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Atsushi closes the distance and clinches up with DeBramalo, looking for a takedown. Atsushi pushes DeBramalo against the cage but DeBramalo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Atsushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atsushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
DeBramalo scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
DeBramalo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
DeBramalo is looking to slow Atsushi down with leg kicks.
Atsushi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeBramalo swings for the body but Atsushi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Atsushi checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
Atsushi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Atsushi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DeBramalo connects with a leg kick. Atsushi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Atsushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atsushi avoids the head kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo misses with a body kick.
Atsushi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DeBramalo throws a low kick, looking for Atsushi's leg but Atsushi calmly moves out of range.
DeBramalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Atsushi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Atsushi.
DeBramalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo blocks a low kick nicely.
Atsushi backing away here, and DeBramalo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Atsushi throws an off balance right hand
and DeBramalo counters with an outside leg kick.
Atsushi shoots in but DeBramalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Atsushi throws a leg kick but DeBramalo moved away.
Atsushi thows a leg kick but DeBramalo checks it
and DeBramalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeBramalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atsushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeBramalo lands an overhand right.
DeBramalo drives through and clinches with Atsushi against the cage.
Good body shot from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from DeBramalo fails to land.
DeBramalo misses with some punches.
Atsushi trying to stall but DeBramalo improves his position.
DeBramalo blocks a body shot from Atsushi.
Atsushi wants to get back to striking at distance but DeBramalo won't allow it.
Atsushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi.
DeBramalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Atsushi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atsushi looking to slow down the pace here.
DeBramalo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuroda Atsushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeBramalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeBramalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atsushi taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Atsushi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
DeBramalo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeBramalo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atsushi avoids it.
Atsushi looking for a takedown.
DeBramalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
DeBramalo tries a body shot but Atsushi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Atsushi fails to land.
DeBramalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Atsushi blocks the elbow strike.
Atsushi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Atsushi blocks an elbow strike from DeBramalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
DeBramalo looks to land a body kick but Atsushi moved away.
Atsushi misses with the body kick
and DeBramalo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atsushi fails with the takedown.
DeBramalo moves into range and clinches up with Atsushi.
DeBramalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Atsushi controls his hands.
DeBramalo misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeBramalo.
Atsushi wants a takedown.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atsushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi working aggressively here.
DeBramalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Atsushi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DeBramalo misses with some punches.
Atsushi jumps guard and drags DeBramalo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Atsushi controls DeBramalo momentarily but DeBramalo frees himself.
Atsushi keeping moving, preventing DeBramalo from controlling successfully.
Atsushi is trying to control the position but DeBramalo postures up.
Kuroda Atsushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DeBramalo trying to control but Atsushi is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Atsushi is trying to keep DeBramalo in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch lands to the side of Atsushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi tries to land a front kick but DeBramalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy body kick from Atsushi
and DeBramalo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DeBramalo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
DeBramalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Atsushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atsushi strikes from his own guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo controlling from the top position.
Atsushi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atsushi 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atsushi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin DeBramalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeBramalo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
Post fight, Quentin DeBramalo stared into the camera and said 'WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!'.
Kuroda Atsushi spoke after the fight, saying 'Well folks like they used to say in the cartoons.... That's all folks! Been a great ride but glad I now get a chance to relax and enjoy life.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Quo Titan Kirbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirbs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Steve Miller Band - The Joker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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34
207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Quo Titan Kirbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirbs staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kirbs.
Kirbs throws a leg kick that misses.
Kirbs misses with a double jab
and Pheu Pheu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirbs throws a head kick that misses.
Pheu Pheu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pheu Pheu rushes Kirbs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Kirbs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirbs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirbs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
We've been informed that Pheu Pheu 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.
Pheu Pheu dodges an elbow strike from Kirbs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirbs.
Kirbs misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirbs throws an elbow but misses.
Kirbs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirbs throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirbs.
Kirbs tries to break the clinch but Pheu Pheu is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirbs.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirbs throws an elbow that misses.
Pheu Pheu tries a knee to the head but Kirbs blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirbs.
Pheu Pheu with a knee to the head.
Pheu Pheu blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirbs throws an elbow but misses.
Kirbs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu blocks an elbow strike from Kirbs.
Kirbs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pheu Pheu tries to work over Kirbs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirbs misses with some punches.
Pheu Pheu lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirbs misses with an elbow strike.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kirbs fails to land.
Pheu Pheu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pheu Pheu takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pheu Pheu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pheu Pheu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kirbs scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kirbs just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pheu Pheu's brow.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Kirbs.
Kirbs blocks an uppercut.
Kirbs throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirbs.
Kirbs misses with a punch to the body.
Pheu Pheu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirbs swings wildly with an uppercut but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
Kirbs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirbs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Kaka Pheu Pheu has been cut.
Kirbs lands an elbow just above Pheu Pheu 's eye.
Kirbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kirbs swings wildly with an uppercut but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirbs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirbs lands a body shot.
Kirbs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirbs misses with an elbow over the top.
Kirbs throws an elbow that misses.
Kirbs breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Kirbs does it's job there.
Kirbs throws a body punch but Pheu Pheu moves out of range.
Kirbs throws a solid leg kick but Pheu Pheu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirbs.
Kirbs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pheu Pheu at a distance.
Pheu Pheu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kirbs on his heels. He'll look to pass Kirbs's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pheu Pheu trying to control but Kirbs is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pheu Pheu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirbs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pheu Pheu escapes and throws Kirbs's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kirbs is looking for a sweep.
Pheu Pheu working away.
Kirbs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Quo Titan Kirbs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kirbs tries a low kick but Pheu Pheu avoids it.
Pheu Pheu dodges the punch combination from Kirbs.
Kirbs avoids the head kick by Pheu Pheu.
Kirbs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pheu Pheu.
The crowd cheers as Kirbs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pheu Pheu doesn't seem phased though.
Kirbs tries to work over Pheu Pheu's front leg with a kick but Pheu Pheu checks it.
A head kick by Pheu Pheu misses
and Kirbs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kirbs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pheu Pheu moves away from the strike by Kirbs.
Kirbs misses with a wild body shot.
Kirbs dips to his left and cracks Pheu Pheu with an uppercut!
Kirbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pheu Pheu can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirbs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pheu Pheu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pheu Pheu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kirbs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kirbs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pheu Pheu is out of range and Kirbs settles back down.
Kirbs misses with a wild body shot.
Trent Quo Titan Kirbs is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu avoids the body shot from Kirbs.
Kirbs misses with a body shot
and Pheu Pheu counters with a low kick, right behind Kirbs 's knee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kirbs, right into the meat.
Kirbs throws the kick towards the body but Pheu Pheu avoids it.
Kirbs looks to throw the jab but Pheu Pheu is out of range.
Pheu Pheu scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Pheu Pheu.
Kirbs is looking to counter punch.
Kirbs 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.
Pheu Pheu is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Kirbs.
Kirbs is looking to wear down Pheu Pheu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirbs throws a shot to the body.
Kirbs misses with a combination
and Pheu Pheu counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirbs backing away here, and Pheu Pheu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Pheu Pheu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirbs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pheu Pheu counters with a big head kick but Kirbs shrugs it off.
Kirbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Pheu Pheu is just out of range.
Pheu Pheu connects with a leg kick. Kirbs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kirbs throws out a loose jab but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu connects with an inside leg kick.
Kirbs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pheu Pheu at a distance.
Trent Quo Titan Kirbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirbs checks a low kick from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu tries to land a front kick but Kirbs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirbs misses the target.
Pheu Pheu throws a right hand that misses
and Kirbs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pheu Pheu throws a wild body kick that Kirbs sees coming a mile off.
Kirbs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pheu Pheu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirbs thinking.
Kirbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pheu Pheu throws the left hand but Kirbs avoids the punch easily.
Kirbs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kirbs lands with a nice body punch.
Kirbs throws a sloppy body shot
and Pheu Pheu counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirbs misses with a head kick.
Pheu Pheu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kirbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Pheu Pheu connects with a high kick.
Kirbs throws a nice looking combination but Pheu Pheu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pheu Pheu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kirbs feints and then cracks Pheu Pheu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pheu Pheu down.
Kirbs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pheu Pheu checks a low kick from Kirbs.
Pheu Pheu throws a head kick that Kirbs semi-blocks.
Kirbs's corner calls for a 1-2. Kirbs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trent Quo Titan Kirbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pheu Pheu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pheu Pheu throws a jab when Kirbs was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirbs moves away from the strike by Pheu Pheu.
Kirbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirbs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kirbs throws the kick towards the body but Pheu Pheu avoids it.
Kirbs throws a right and a left that Pheu Pheu avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pheu Pheu! But no joy.
Kirbs loads up on a big right hand but Pheu Pheu slips the punch.
Pheu Pheu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pheu Pheu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kirbs counters with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kirbs.
Pheu Pheu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pheu Pheu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kirbs checks it well.
Kirbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Kirbs.
Pheu Pheu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pheu Pheu lands in his opponent's guard.
Pheu Pheu is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirbs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Trent Quo Titan Kirbs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kirbs lands a leg kick that knocks Pheu Pheu off balance momentarily.
Kirbs misses with a hook to the body
and Pheu Pheu counters with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kirbs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirbs. Pheu Pheu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirbs connects with an inside leg kick.
Kirbs misses with a few strikes there.
Pheu Pheu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pheu Pheu checks a leg kick.
Kirbs connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirbs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pheu Pheu is out of range and Kirbs settles back down.
Kirbs slips under a jab.
Kirbs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kirbs moves out of range of the strikes.
Pheu Pheu avoids the body shot from Kirbs.
Kirbs misses with a hook. Pheu Pheu ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirbs gets tackled into the cage by Pheu Pheu. Pheu Pheu maintains the clinch.
Pheu Pheu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirbs's elbow.
Pheu Pheu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirbs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trent Quo Titan Kirbs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kirbs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kirbs is trying to break the clinch but Pheu Pheu has him pressed against the cage.
Pheu Pheu misses with a punch to the body.
Kirbs can't find room to land a body shot as Pheu Pheu controls the action.
Kirbs breaks the clinch.
Kirbs scores with a kick to the body.
Kirbs connects with a right hand. Pheu Pheu shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Kirbs.
Pheu Pheu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pheu Pheu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pheu Pheu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirbs lands with a cross.
Kaka Pheu Pheu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kirbs misses with a body shot.
Kirbs throws a sloppy head kick and Pheu Pheu moves out of range easily.
Pheu Pheu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirbs manages to avoid it.
Kirbs misses with a straight right.
Kirbs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pheu Pheu in his tracks.
Kirbs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pheu Pheu. Pheu Pheu obviously looking to wear him down.
Pheu Pheu moves out of range of the body kick from Kirbs.
Kirbs misses with a low kick.
Kirbs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pheu Pheu in his tracks.
Pheu Pheu clinches up with Kirbs and pushes him back against the cage.
Pheu Pheu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kirbs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pheu Pheu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirbs's efforts to push away.
Pheu Pheu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirbss head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut even more.
Kirbs can't find room to land a body shot as Pheu Pheu controls the action.
Pheu Pheu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pheu Pheu is leaning against Kirbs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kirbs misses with an elbow over the top.
Pheu Pheu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirbs misses with a body punch.
Pheu Pheu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu takes an elbow to the temple.
Pheu Pheu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kirbs just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pheu Pheu's brow.
Pheu Pheu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirbs tries to work over Pheu Pheu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirbs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Pheu Pheu.
Kirbs lands an uppercut.
Trent Quo Titan Kirbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kirbs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirbs struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirbs lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirbs throws an elbow but misses.
Kirbs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirbs misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kirbs fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirbs lands an elbow inside that Pheu Pheu shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Quo Titan Kirbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirbs, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Quo Titan Kirbs!
An out of breath Trent Quo Titan Kirbs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes into the arena with Jedi Mind Tricks / Retaliation blaring out of the sound system. Jameson Connemara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kelly checks a leg kick.
It looked like Kelly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kelly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Connemara connects with an inside leg kick.
Kelly takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Connemara.
Good standup being displayed there by Connemara as he connects with a hook.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Connemara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Connemara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Connemara scores with a nice strike.
Connemara 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.
Connemara looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Connemara connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Kelly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connemara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Connemara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Connemara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Connemara.
Kelly throws out a leg kick but Connemara moves out of range and Kelly only half commits.
Connemara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connemara.
Connemara throws a counter combo.
Kelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Connemara throws a wild body kick that Kelly sees coming a mile off.
Kelly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Connemara takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Connemara misses with a straight left.
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
Kelly tries to work over Connemara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Connemara backwards.
A body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly lands a knee to the body.
Connemara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Connemara avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Connemara avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage.
Connemara is trying to force a seperation but Kelly has the dominant position.
Connemara misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connemara.
Connemara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Connemara misses with some punches.
Connemara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Connemara blocking some punches.
Connemara stalling.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connemara is defending well for now.
Connemara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Connemara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Connemara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kelly taking a breather.
Connemara avoiding damage as Kelly throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Connemara.
Connemara missing with knees to the body.
Connemara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Kelly walks into a jab.
Kelly is looking to wear down Connemara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Connemara avoids a kick to the body.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
Connemara throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Connemara moves out of range of the strikes.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
Kelly is looking to land body kicks.
Connemara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Connemara lands with an uppercut that bounces Kelly off the cage and back into range.
Kelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a front kick aimed at Kelly's knee but Kelly avoids it well.
Kelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Connemara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connemara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kelly blocks the body kick.
Connemara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Connemara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelly under the eye.
Kelly slips a jab from Connemara.
Kelly blocks a low kick nicely.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Kelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Connemara looks to move away, Kelly throws a big counter combo bu Connemara just gets out of the way.
Kelly with a hook.
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Connemara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
Connemara throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it.
Connemara moves out of range of the body kick.
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelly throws a push kick but Connemara slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Connemara misses.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Connemara is just out of range.
Kelly is looking to chop away at Connemara's legs.
A combination from Kelly does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly throws a lazy uppercut
and Connemara counters with a body kick.
Jameson Connemara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Connemara misses.
Kelly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Connemara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Connemara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connemara throws a leg kick which misses Kelly's front leg but catches the back leg as Kelly tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Connemara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jameson Connemara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Connemara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kelly crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Connemara - the referee stops the clock and Kelly gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Connemara. Kelly manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Connemara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Connemara misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kelly, as that shot connected.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Connemara pushes him off.
Connemara feints a counter leg kick.
Connemara throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Connemara throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
A head kick by Kelly misses
and Connemara counters with a nice uppercut.
Connemara looks for the body kick but Kelly saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Connemara throws a leg kick
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Connemara. That's going to slow Kelly down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connemara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kelly checks a leg kick.
Connemara scores with a kick to the body.
Connemara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the body from Connemara misses
and Kelly counters with a head kick.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Connemara is out of range.
Connemara throws a big shot that misses.
Connemara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Connemara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Connemara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Connemara looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara lands with a right hand.
Connemara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Connemara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly jabs at Connemara's body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Connemara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts.
Kelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Connemara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Connemara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Connemara connects with an inside leg kick.
Kelly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Connemara.
Connemara just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKelly.
Connemara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kelly 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.
And Connemara responds with a good body kick, but Kelly manages to step out the way in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Connemara misses.
Kelly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Connemara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Connemara is just out of range.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kelly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Connemara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly throws a jab when Connemara was well out of range.
Connemara takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Kelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Connemara slips under a jab.
Kelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Connemara 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 Kelly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kelly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Connemara throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kelly.
Kelly clinches up with Connemara and pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly is pushing Connemara up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Connemara tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Connemara back against the cage.
Connemara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Connemara's elbow.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connemara is defending well for now.
Kelly lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Connemara.
Connemara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Connemara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kelly lands with a nice body kick.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Connemara is out of range.
Kelly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Connemara counters with a thumping low kick.
Kelly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Connemara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Kelly misses with a head kick.
Connemara looks to land a body kick but Kelly moved away.
Connemara wants to land a leg kick but Kelly is out of range.
Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connemara moves away.
Connemara sizes up Kelly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly moves out of range as Connemara strikes.
Kelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kelly throws a head kick but Connemara moves out of range.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Connemara ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kelly cracks Connemara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Connemara thuds his shin into the meat of Kelly's side.
Connemara scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelly swings for the body but Connemara moves out of range.
Connemara digs a good body shot into Kelly's ribs.
Kelly throws a body punch but Connemara moves out of range.
Kelly will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Connemara throws a leg kick which misses Kelly's front leg but catches the back leg as Kelly tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kelly.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Connemara! But no joy.
Connemara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Connemara.
Connemara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kelly lands a nice hook to Connemara's body. Connemara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Connemara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kelly tries to clinch there but Connemara circles away.
Connemara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Connemara misses with a looping left.
Connemara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Connemara moved out of range.
Connemara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Connemara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara wants to land a leg kick but Kelly is out of range.
Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kelly.
A solid body kick from Connemara.
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!
Connemara throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Kelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Connemara.
Connemara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Connemara throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly scores with a shot to the body.
Connemara throws a low kick but Kelly moves out of range easily.
Connemara moves out of range as Kelly throws a body kick.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Connemara.
Kelly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Connemara connects with a leg kick. Kelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jameson Connemara just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Connemara walks into a stiff left hand from Kelly.
Kelly avoids a kick to the body.
Connemara takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Connemara just misses with a punch to the body.
Connemara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Connemara throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Connemara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Connemara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara misses with a low kick as Kelly jumps back.
Connemara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Connemara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kelly walks into a stiff left hand from Connemara.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Connemara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Connemara misses with a series of wild punches.
Connemara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Kelly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Connemara.
Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connemara. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab from Kelly.
Connemara lands with an overhand left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kelly.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Connemara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connemara lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Connemara scores with a leg kick.
Kelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Connemara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kelly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kelly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Connemara if he has to take too many more of those.
Connemara avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Connemara connects with a looping right hand.
Connemara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Connemara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Connemara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from Connemara.
Connemara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Connemara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kelly cracks the inside of Connemara's front leg.
Connemara lands a jab to the head.
Connemara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Connemara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kelly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kelly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Connemara misses with a straight right.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body. Connemara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connemara throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Connemara does no damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Connemara.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
It appears Kelly was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Connemara.
Good exchange - Kelly coming out on top.
Kelly goes for a double leg but Connemara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connemara continues to drive forward.
Connemara loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Connemara moves away and avoids it.
Kelly walks into a jab.
Connemara looks for the body kick but Kelly saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kelly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Connemara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly half committed to a counter leg kick.
Connemara scores with a jab.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Kelly misses with a few strikes there.
Connemara takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Connemara throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Connemara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connemara.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Connemara moves out of range easily.
Kelly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Connemara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Connemara.
Connemara throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly checks a leg kick.
Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Connemara's calf.
Connemara slips a straight right by Kelly.
Connemara stuffs the takedown attempt from Kelly. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
Connemara throws a low kick but Kelly moves out of range easily.
Connemara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Connemara.
Connemara throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it.
Connemara throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it.
Connemara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jameson Connemara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly checks a leg kick nicely.
Connemara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connemara. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Connemara's shoulder, as Connemara tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Connemara is out of range.
Connemara lands a head shot.
Connemara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Connemara blocks the body kick.
Connemara throws a fast counter high kick but Kelly manages to duck under it in time.
Kelly throws a leg kick but Connemara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Connemara only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Kelly throws a counter high kick but Connemara was just alert enough to avoid it.
Connemara scores with a body shot.
Connemara 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.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Kelly as he checks the leg kick.
Connemara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
George Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly throws a series of punches but Connemara avoids them all with ease.
Connemara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Connemara's shoulder, as Connemara tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly throws a body punch but Connemara moves out of range.
Connemara scores with a nice right hand.
Kelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Connemara moves out of range as Kelly throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly needs to keep his hands up - Connemara had a free shot at his head there.
Connemara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Connemara lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Connemara checks the leg kick.
Connemara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Connemara.
Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelly walks into a left hand.
Connemara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kelly back to the cage. Connemara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Connemara throws a head kick that misses.
Connemara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jameson Connemara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Connemara 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 45:50
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Connemara!
Our winner, Jameson Connemara, 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.
In defeat, George Kelly stepped up to the mic, saying 'My hats off to him he was the better fighter tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Varg Veide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mandragoran comes to the cage accompanied by Danny Boy. Veide has chosen Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Taking Care of Business as his entrance music. Varg Veide has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lan Mandragoran's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lan Mandragoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Varg Veide!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veide misses with a wild body shot.
Veide throws a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mandragoran. Veide shrugs it off though.
Mandragoran tries to close the distance and clinch but Veide swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veide tries a quick counter leg kick but Mandragoran is wise to it.
We've been informed that Veide 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.
Veide throws the left hand but Mandragoran avoids the punch easily.
Veide moves away from the strike by Mandragoran.
Mandragoran throws the left hand but Veide avoids the punch easily.
Mandragoran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mandragoran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Lan Mandragoran has been cut.
Mandragoran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veide keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veide jabs Mandragoran right on the nose. Mandragoran blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandragoran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mandragoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veide throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Veide throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandragoran tried to counter with a leg kick but Veide avoided it.
Mandragoran moves forwards but Veide connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veide comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mandragoran is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran misses with a body kick.
Veide throws a counter combo.
Veide fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mandragoran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veide throws an overhand right that drops Mandragoran like a sack of potatoes! Veide dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Varg Veide!
Varg Veide took some time post fight to say the following; 'Now Garm howls loud | before Gnipahellir,
The fetters will burst, | and the wolf run free;
Much do I know, | and more can see
Of the fate of the gods, | the mighty in fight.'.
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hype
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pop
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