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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alarcon Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes to the cage accompanied by War is my destiny. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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202 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alarcon Ramirez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Average Joe!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ramirez - the referee stops the clock and Joe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ramirez . Joe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez .
Ramirez throws a body kick that misses.
Ramirez is looking to land body kicks.
Joe throws a low kick but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Joe throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
A low kick from Ramirez misses
and Joe counters with a good low kick that Ramirez was not able to check.
Joe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramirez is looking to score with low kicks.
Joe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramirez closes the distance and pushes Joe back into the cage.
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!
Joe wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramirez won't allow it.
Joe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Ramirez prevents Joe from breaking the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe working hard to break the clinch.
Joe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Joe looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Joe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ramirez . That one must have hurt.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
Ramirez jabs at Joe's body.
Joe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramirez under the eye.
Joe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramirez .
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe.
Ramirez takes one to the chin there.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe avoids the body shot from Ramirez .
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and Joe counters with a two punch combo.
Alarcon Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe thuds a left hand into Ramirez 's body.
Joe scores with a takedown into Ramirez 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joe wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joe postures up.
Joe wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez is looking for a triangle but Joe pushes his legs off easily.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.
Joe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joe manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe wants to stand but Ramirez is controlling the position.
Ramirez throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ramirez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joe defends well.
Joe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramirez 's head.
Joe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Joe passes into half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Average Joe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Joe lands a jab.
Average Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramirez feints and then cracks Joe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joe down.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Joe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramirez is looking to wear down Joe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Joe misses with the combination.
Ramirez throwing a counter right hand but Joe manages to avoid it.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Average Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez is looking to chop away at Joe's legs.
Ramirez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Joe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Joe - just one landing.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joe feints and then cracks Ramirez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramirez connects with a right hand. Joe shakes it off.
Ramirez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joe did well to prevent Ramirez getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez looks to land a strike but Joe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Joe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joe landing some decent shots from guard.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking for a triangle here but Joe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ramirez working for submissions but it's allowed Joe to get to half guard.
Ramirez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramirez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Palazzo Paisano, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Ramirez 's temple.
Ramirez manages to get to full guard.
Joe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Joe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramirez , who protects the arm well.
Joe scoring with punches from side control.
Ramirez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe is nestled in close to Ramirez , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Joe there.
Average Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez wants to control but Joe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Average Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ramirez works Joe's body with a nice hook.
Joe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramirez misses with a low kick as Joe jumps back.
Joe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramirez backs up against the cage.
Joe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ramirez !
Joe wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez manages to get back to half guard.
Joe seems to be looking for submissions.
Ramirez trying to control but Joe postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Ramirez 's temple.
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Joe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ramirez .
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramirez throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alarcon Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe preventing the sweep.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joe trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramirez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Ramirez 's legs - danger averted.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joe is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joe is in close to Ramirez 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joe stands up over Ramirez , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joe is pushing down on Ramirez 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramirez is fighting to maintain full guard but Joe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joe lands with a punch from half guard.
Joe working over Ramirez with some ground and pound. Ramirez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily.
Average Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramirez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Joe content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Average Joe!
Average Joe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johann Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
Good knees
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johann Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaffney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kessler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gaffney's knee momentarily.
A jab from Kessler finds it's way through Gaffney's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Gaffney.
Kessler punishes Gaffney's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaffney tries to bum rush Kessler with a series of wild strikes but Kessler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaffney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kessler is trying to defend but Gaffney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kessler tries to roll over but Gaffney keeps him under control.
Kessler controlling the position well.
Gaffney is nestled in close to Kessler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kessler defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaffney is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kessler defends it well.
Gaffney is nestled in close to Kessler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gaffney is trying to control. Kessler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kessler tries to roll over but Gaffney keeps him under control.
Kessler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gaffney on the ground.
Kessler trying to hold on to Gaffney's head to control him but Gaffney postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gaffney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kessler trying to control but Gaffney postures up.
Gaffney 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.
Gaffney working over Kessler with some ground and pound. Kessler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaffney from advancing position.
Gaffney thows a huge punch but Kessler dodges it nicely.
Kessler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaffney is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kessler takes a swing at Gaffney's ribcage but misses.
Gaffney lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gaffney darts in looking for a takedown but Kessler gets double underhooks and turns Gaffney into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Kessler. Those never looked like landing.
Gaffney scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kessler in his tracks.
A clash of legs there as Gaffney blocks the low kick.
Gaffney avoids the head kick by Kessler.
Kessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kessler avoids the head kick by Gaffney.
Kessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gaffney flicks out a counter leg kick but Kessler steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney misses with the combination.
Gaffney throws a sloppy head kick and Kessler moves out of range easily.
Kessler lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kessler motions for Gaffney to come forward. Kessler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaffney works over Kessler's head and body with a nice combination.
Gaffney throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaffney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaffney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kessler pinned against the cage. Kessler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johann Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Gaffney.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kessler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish Gaffney 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.
Kessler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kessler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Gaffney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kessler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Kessler.
Kessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaffney throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Gaffney.
A right-left combo lands from Gaffney.
Hamish Gaffney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gaffney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kessler lands a big head kick that sends Gaffney tumbling to the mat! Kessler takes a step backwards and waves Gaffney back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gaffney is rocked!
It looks like Hamish Gaffney has been cut.
Gaffney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kessler.
Gaffney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gaffney is still on wobbly legs! Can Kessler finish him?
We've been told by Kessler's head coaches at Seventh House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Kessler.
Gaffney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Kessler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaffney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kessler manages to avoid it.
Gaffney plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaffney seems to have recovered his senses.
Johann Kessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaffney throws a hook to the side of Kessler's head but Kessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaffney scoring well with a low kick there.
Kessler misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Gaffney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gaffney throws a sloppy head kick and Kessler moves out of range easily.
Kessler tries to land a front kick but Gaffney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kessler throws a sloppy head kick and Gaffney moves out of range easily.
Gaffney scores with a one two! Kessler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gaffney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kessler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kessler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gaffney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kessler counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Kessler misses its intended target.
Gaffney 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.
Gaffney shoots in for a takedown but Kessler shows good takedown defense.
Johann Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Gaffney.
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!
Gaffney blocks a low kick nicely.
Gaffney is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kessler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kessler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kessler misses the shot to the body.
Kessler lands a nice hook to Gaffney's body. Gaffney takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gaffney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kessler counter with a right hand.
Kessler misses with a low kick.
Gaffney moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kessler lands the left hand.
Kessler scores with a nice strike.
Gaffney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kessler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gaffney!
Gaffney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaffney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gaffney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kessler counters with a right hand to the body.
Gaffney is breathing heavily.
Kessler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kessler.
Kessler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kessler lands a head shot.
Kessler looks for the body kick but Gaffney saw that one coming.
Kessler thumps Gaffney with a low kick.
Gaffney throws a sloppy head kick
and Kessler counters with a big head kick but Gaffney shrugs it off.
Kessler pounces like a tiger and cracks Gaffney with a vicious hook! Gaffney is down but not out! Kessler follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johann Kessler!
A relieved looking Johann Kessler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juarez Del Fuago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Nomad. Del Fuago has chosen Israel Kamakawino - E Ala E as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henrique Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juarez Del Fuago!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Del Fuago checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Fuago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos throws the left hand but Del Fuago avoids the punch easily.
Ramos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Del Fuago fails to land the takedown.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Fuago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Fuago tries to clinch but Ramos moves away
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Fuago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henrique Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos cracks the inside of Del Fuago's front leg.
Ramos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramos lands a nice shot that snaps Del Fuago's head back.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Del Fuago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Fuago with the counter takedown but Ramos avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Ramos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramos.
Ramos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Del Fuago or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramos, which made it look bad.
Ramos is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuago has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Del Fuago there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Ramos catches Del Fuago right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Fuago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Del Fuago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramos lands a two punch combo.
Del Fuago 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.
Ramos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Del Fuago's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Fuago counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Del Fuago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos lands a slapping body shot.
Del Fuago needs to keep his hands up - Ramos had a free shot at his head there.
Ramos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Del Fuago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Del Fuago tries to counter with a clinch but Ramos shakes him off and moves away.
Del Fuago dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramos throws a head kick but Del Fuago moves out of range.
Del Fuago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramos throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Ramos finds it's way through Del Fuago's defenses.
Del Fuago slips under a jab from Ramos.
Del Fuago tries to counter with a clinch but Ramos shakes him off and moves away.
Del Fuago tries to clinch but Ramos is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Del Fuago tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Ramos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Del Fuago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramos misses with a wild combination.
Del Fuago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramos thuds a left hand into Del Fuago's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Ramos.
Del Fuago shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramos sprawls well. He's pushed Del Fuago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos thuds a left hand into Del Fuago's body.
Ramos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Del Fuago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Ramos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Fuago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ramos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Del Fuago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuago with a poor takedown
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Del Fuago backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Del Fuago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramos.
Ramos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramos digs a good hook to Del Fuago's body.
Del Fuago slips under a jab from Ramos.
Del Fuago wants to counter the offense by Ramos and move into the clinch position.
Ramos cracks Del Fuago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos scores with a shot to the body.
Del Fuago walks into a stiff left hand from Ramos.
Nice takedown defense from Ramos. No joy for Del Fuago on that attempt.
Henrique Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juarez Del Fuago.
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Ramos as Del Fuago shoots in.
No joy there for Del Fuago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Fuago can do to turn this around?
Ramos lands a slapping body shot.
Ramos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ramos cracks Del Fuago with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Del Fuago looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ramos finish him?
Del Fuago is rocked!
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!
Ramos misses with a looping left.
Del Fuago is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ramos lands with a nice body punch.
Del Fuago is breathing heavily.
Ramos lands a big uppercut and Del Fuago crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Del Fuago looks OK. Ramos waves Del Fuago back to his feet!
Del Fuago is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramos finish him?
Del Fuago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Del Fuago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramos can pounce on him.
Ramos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Fuago is just out of range.
Del Fuago seems to have recovered his senses.
Del Fuago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Del Fuago wants to clinch up but Ramos keeps it at a distance.
Ramos is looking to counter punch.
Ramos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Del Fuago's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Fuago! But no joy.
Del Fuago is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ramos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Del Fuago.
Sloppy strikes from Ramos. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Fuago manages to avoid it.
Ramos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Del Fuago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Fuago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramos swivels and escapes.
Ramos looks to land a combination. Del Fuago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ramos cracks the inside of Del Fuago's front leg.
Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Fuago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramos defends well and Del Fuago ends up having to push Ramos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henrique Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juarez Del Fuago.
Ramos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramos cracks Del Fuago with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Del Fuago is rocked!
Del Fuago shoots in but Ramos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuago tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Del Fuago takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ramos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Del Fuago tries to counter by closing the distance.
Del Fuago takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Del Fuago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ramos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramos throws an overhand right that lands on Del Fuago's shoulder, as Del Fuago tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Del Fuago might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ramos has got the better of the exchanges.
Del Fuago misses with a takedown attempt - Ramos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ramos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henrique Ramos is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Fuago slips a straight right by Ramos.
Ramos lands a left and a right that send Del Fuago crashing to the mat, dazed. Ramos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Del Fuago releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos lands a big head kick that sends Del Fuago tumbling to the mat! Ramos takes a step backwards and waves Del Fuago back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Del Fuago is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramos finish him?
Ramos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramos throws an overhand right that drops Del Fuago like a sack of potatoes! Ramos dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Ramos!
Our winner, Henrique Ramos, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Enki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Martin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Master Enki's chin.
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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
18 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Master Enki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carter Martin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enki 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.
Jab by Enki.
Enki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martin is able to avoid easily.
Enki thuds his right hand into Martin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Enki clinches up with Martin and pushes him back against the cage.
Martin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Enki jumps guard but Martin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martin scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin.
Enki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enki lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enki lands with a light punch inside.
Enki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Enki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Enki.
Enki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Enki trying to strike off his back.
Enki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Enki 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.
Martin scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin is in close to Enki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Enki is working hard here to advance position.
Martin postures up in Enki's guard and throws a big left but Enki blocks it.
Enki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Enki controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
Martin is looking to work some ground and pound but Enki has wrist control.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki working a defensive guard here.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Enki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Enki misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely.
Enki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Martin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Enki to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Enki is looking to clinch.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Enki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Enki's sensitive parts.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Enki.
Carter Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with the combination.
Enki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Martin digs a good hook to Enki's body.
Enki throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Enki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Enki on the side of the head.
Martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martin throws a right hand that Enki ducks under and follows up with a left that Enki also avoids with ease.
Enki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Enki.
It looks like Master Enki has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Enki misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Enki ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Martin.
Martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Martin tenderised Enki's leg. Enki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Enki misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Martin throws a series of punches but Enki avoids them all with ease.
Enki misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Enki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Martin looks to land a combination but Enki avoids it well.
Martin misses with a left hand
and Enki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enki slips a jab from Martin.
It looked like Enki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martin throws a right hand that Enki ducks under and follows up with a left that Enki also avoids with ease.
Martin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martin throws a series of punches but Enki moves out of range.
Enki throws a big counter combination but Martin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Enki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Enki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enki tries to counter by clinching up but Martin breaks away and moves out of range.
Martin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Enki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Enki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martin tries to score with a low kick but Enki moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin clinches up against the cage.
Enki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki blocking some punches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Martin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Martin keeps control of Enki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enki throws a head punch that misses.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Enki.
Martin wants to stall.
Enki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martin trying to stall but Enki improves his position.
Enki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Enki swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enki blocks an uppercut.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Enki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Enki tries to break free but Martin pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin avoids the elbow strike from Enki, against the cage.
Martin blocks an elbow strike.
Enki tries to circle away but Martin has him pinned against the cage.
Enki breaks from the clinch.
Martin misses with a combination
and Enki counters with a stiff right hand.
Enki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Martin - just one landing.
Enki throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Enki avoids the body shot from Martin.
Enki is looking to counter punch.
Enki loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Enki connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Martin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Enki moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin throws a leg kick
and Enki counters with a series of strikes. Martin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Enki is looking to counter punch.
Enki looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Enki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Enki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enki lands with an uppercut that bounces Martin off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Enki moved out of range.
Martin throws a hook but Enki blocks it.
Enki looks to land a left hand but Martin moved out of range nicely.
Enki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin throws out a powerful jab.
Enki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Martin cracks Enki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carter Martin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Master Enki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Martin throws a right hand that Enki ducks under and follows up with a left that Enki also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Enki misses its target.
Martin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Enki under the eye.
Martin tries to clinch
and Enki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martin punching from the bottom.
Enki passes to side control.
Enki controlling the position from side mount.
Enki wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Enki's best efforts.
Martin trying to control from the bottom.
Enki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.
Enki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Enki is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Martin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Martin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Martin cracks Enki with a big right hand but Enki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Master Enki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki is trying to control Martin's posture but Martin avoids it.
Enki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Martin landing strikes.
Enki misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Enki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Martin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martin is thwarting Enki's attempts to control the position.
Enki looking for submissions off his back.
Enki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enki tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin throwing shots but Enki is blocking nicely.
Enki tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Carter Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Enki is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Enki avoid being mounted?
Martin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Martin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Enki is squirming around, avoiding Martin's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki tries to hold on but Martin postures up.
Enki is working to get back to half guard.
Enki tries to hold on but Martin pushes him away.
Martin controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Martin!
Carter Martin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Legionarivs Sakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Vieira Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakara comes to the cage accompanied by The Rise of Sakara. Daniel Vieira Moreira acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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224 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Legionarivs Sakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Vieira Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira throws a head kick but Sakara moves out of range.
Moreira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakara thows a leg kick but Moreira checks it
and Moreira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakara looks to land a left hand but Moreira moved out of range nicely.
Moreira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakara jabs at Moreira's body.
Sakara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreira manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Moreira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moreira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira throws a body punch but Sakara moves out of range.
Moreira throws a wild body kick that Sakara sees coming a mile off.
Sakara throws a hook but Moreira avoids it easily.
Sakara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Moreira tries to get set, Sakara tries to push him back and clinch up but Moreira manages to avoid the attempt.
Moreira throws a hook but Sakara blocks it.
Sakara connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira checks a low kick from Sakara.
Sakara swings for the body but Moreira moves out of range.
Sakara looks to score with a jab to the body but Moreira is just out of range.
Sakara misses with a wild body shot.
Moreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakara wants to clinch up but Moreira keeps it at a distance.
Sakara avoids a kick to the body.
Moreira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A swing and a miss from Sakara.
A nice side step and Moreira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sakara moves out of range as Moreira throws a body kick.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses.
Sakara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakara lands a right hook to the body.
Sakara throws an overhand right that lands on Moreira's shoulder, as Moreira tries to avoid the shot.
Moreira misses with a head kick.
As Moreira tries to get set, Sakara tries to push him back and clinch up but Moreira manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moreira counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sakara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakara takes a swing at Moreira's ribcage but misses.
Sakara blocks the body kick.
Sakara misses with a looping right.
Moreira unleashes a big counter combination but Sakara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sakara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Daniel Vieira Moreira has been cut.
Sakara is looking to wear down Moreira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sakara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moreira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sakara counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakara. Moreira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakara tries a low kick but Moreira avoids it.
Moreira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakara scores with a nice head shot.
Sakara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakara slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moreira.
Moreira misses with a kick to the body.
Moreira tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moreira misses with a kick to the body.
Sakara misses the jab.
Sakara lands a right hook to the body.
Sakara lands with a shot to the body.
Moreira checks a leg kick.
Sakara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moreira.
Moreira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moreira throws a wild body kick that Sakara sees coming a mile off.
Moreira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legionarivs Sakara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira misses with a kick to the body.
Sakara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sakara swings for the body but Moreira moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moreira! But no joy.
Moreira throws a body kick that misses.
Moreira misses with a kick to the body.
Sakara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Sakara.
Moreira throws a head kick but Sakara moves out of range.
Moreira throws a head kick but Sakara moves out of range.
Sakara swings for the body but Moreira moves out of range.
Moreira raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sakara swings for the body but Moreira moves out of range.
Sakara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakara.
Moreira scores with the left hand. Sakara knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Legionarivs Sakara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Vieira Moreira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moreira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Moreira.
Sakara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daniel Vieira Moreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Moreira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moreira misses with a head kick.
Moreira tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moreira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moreira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Moreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sakara checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sakara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moreira - the referee stops the clock and Sakara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moreira. Sakara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakara lands a nice looking body shot.
Moreira is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Sakara. That snapped Moreira's head back.
Moreira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakara misses with a body shot.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legionarivs Sakara is winning the standup battle so far.
Moreira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakara tries a low kick but Moreira avoids it.
Sakara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sakara doesn't manage to clinch there - Moreira circles away.
Moreira misses with a kick to the body.
Sakara scores with a body shot.
Moreira avoids the body shot from Sakara.
Sakara connects with a single shot there.
Sakara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sakara misses the shot to the body.
Moreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moreira counters with a body kick.
Sakara takes a swing at Moreira's ribcage but misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Moreira might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sakara has got the better of the exchanges.
Moreira scores with a kick to the midsection.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moreira in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Sakara.
Sakara throws a solid leg kick but Moreira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sakara.
Moreira shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sakara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moreira is rocked!
Sakara with a hook.
Moreira is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakara finish him?
Moreira tries to land a front kick but Sakara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moreira ducks into an uppercut from Sakara and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Legionarivs Sakara!
A victorious Legionarivs Sakara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Daniel Vieira Moreira had this to say: 'I'm done!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Beattie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussak Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Beattie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Beattie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hussak Claw!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beattie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beattie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Claw moves away.
Beattie thumps Claw with a low kick.
Beattie misses with a two punch combination.
Claw wants to clinch up but Beattie keeps it at a distance.
Beattie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Claw's head.
It looks like Hussak Claw has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beattie.
Beattie throws a leg kick that misses.
Claw tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chris Beattie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beattie.
Claw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beattie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beattie.
Beattie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beattie throws a lazy head kick
and Claw counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beattie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claw is working away from the top position though.
Claw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Claw 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.
Beattie is looking for a sweep. Claw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw is working for a kimura here but Beattie manages to reverse the position and he's now in Claw's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beattie stopping the sweep attempt from Claw.
Claw managing to control the position.
Claw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beattie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Claw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claw controlling Beattie's posture.
Beattie postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beattie throws a head kick but Claw moves out of range.
Beattie lands a big head kick that sends Claw tumbling to the mat! Beattie takes a step backwards and waves Claw back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Beattie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Claw.
Claw doesn't manage to clinch there - Beattie circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beattie.
Chris Beattie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Claw fails with a takedown attempt.
Beattie throws a lazy right hand but Claw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beattie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beattie misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Beattie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hussak Claw's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beattie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Claw is out of range.
Claw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beattie defends it well.
Claw checks a leg kick nicely.
And Claw tries to counter it with a takedown but Beattie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beattie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beattie 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 Claw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Claw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Claw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beattie avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beattie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Claw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beattie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beattie lands with a shot to the body.
Beattie stuffs the takedown.
Chris Beattie is winning the standup battle so far.
Beattie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Beattie.
That has opened up Hussak Claw's cut even more.
Beattie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Claw gets a clinch.
Beattie lands a right hand.
Claw goes for a takedown attempt but Beattie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chris Beattie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussak Claw.
Beattie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beattie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beattie lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beattie delivers a nice body kick.
Claw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beattie.
Beattie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Claw takes a step back to recover.
Claw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beattie throws a sloppy head kick and Claw moves out of range easily.
Claw is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beattie throws a head kick that misses.
Claw tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beattie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Claw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Claw is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Claw fails to land the takedown.
Claw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Claw checks a leg kick.
A left and a right from Beattie both land. Nice combination.
Claw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beattie scores with a nice body kick.
Claw is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beattie scores with a push kick.
Beattie tries a head kick but it misses.
Claw tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Claw shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Beattie lands a big head kick that sends Claw tumbling to the mat! Beattie takes a step backwards and waves Claw back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The cut above Hussak Claw's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beattie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beattie cracks Claw with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hussak Claw's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Beattie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beattie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Claw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Beattie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hussak Claw's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Beattie throws out a leg kick but Claw moves out of range and Beattie only half commits.
Beattie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Claw's calf.
Beattie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Claw fails with a takedown attempt.
Beattie looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Beattie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claw can do to turn this around?
Beattie misses the shot to the body.
And Claw tries to counter it with a takedown but Beattie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Claw closes the distance and clinches up with Beattie, looking for a takedown. Claw pushes Beattie against the cage but Beattie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw closes the distance and clinches up with Beattie, looking for a takedown. Claw pushes Beattie against the cage but Beattie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beattie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chris Beattie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussak Claw.
Claw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beattie.
Claw takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beattie, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beattie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beattie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Claw. That did some damage!
Beattie lands with a nice body kick.
Claw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Claw avoids the head kick by Beattie.
Beattie lands a front kick.
Beattie connects with an inside leg kick.
Beattie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Claw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beattie.
Beattie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beattie scores with a nice body kick.
Beattie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beattie throws a low kick, looking for Claw's leg but Claw calmly moves out of range.
Beattie misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beattie.
Beattie stuffs the takedown attempt from Claw. Claw gets slowly back to his feet.
Beattie fires out a quick counter leg kick but Claw just manages to avoid it.
You can see that Claw has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Beattie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Claw is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beattie throws a low kick but Claw moves out of range easily.
Beattie throws a leg kick but Claw sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw shoots and misses
and Beattie counters with a straight right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hussak Claw's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Beattie!
A victorious Chris Beattie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazunori Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishii kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Imagine Dragons - Radioactive . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazunori Ishii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Van Pol!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Pol catches Ishii right on the button with a cross.
Pol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Ishii misses
and Pol counters with an outside leg kick.
Ishii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Ishii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pol smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ishii looks to score with a jab to the body but Pol is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pol! But no joy.
Pol lands with a cross.
Pol connects with a leg kick. Ishii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ishii throws a leg kick
and Pol counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ishii's knee momentarily.
Pol cracks Ishii with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pol throws a leg kick but Ishii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pol lands a leg kick that knocks Ishii off balance momentarily.
Ishii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pol. That did some damage!
Ishii cracks a nice hook into Pol's ribs.
Ishii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pol manages to avoid it.
Ishii throws out a leg kick but Pol moves out of range and Ishii only half commits.
Ishii throws a leg kick
and Pol counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ishii, right into the meat.
Ishii digs a good body shot into Pol's ribs.
Ishii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pol.
Ishii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Pol.
Pol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pol throws a leg kick but Ishii checks it.
Pol moves forwards but Ishii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pol lands with an overhand left.
Pol checks a low kick from Ishii.
Pol throws out a counter right but Ishii avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ishii is rocked!
Ishii looks to land a combination but Pol avoids it well.
Oh Ishii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol checks the leg kick.
Ishii seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheers as Ishii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pol doesn't seem phased though.
Ishii moves out of range as Pol strikes.
Ishii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pol just manages to avoid it.
Pol delivers a nice body kick.
Pol lands a jab to Ishii's midsection.
Good work by Pol as he checks the leg kick.
Ishii misses with a low kick.
Pol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ishii swinging wildly here.
Ishii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pol is out of range.
Pol tries to close the distance and clinch but Ishii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pol.
Pol feints a counter leg kick.
Pol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ishii's head.
Ishii walks into a jab.
Ishii scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pol takes the fight into the clinch.
Pol looking to stall.
Ishii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pol tries to work over Ishii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ishii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pol lands with a light punch inside.
Pol tries to throw a body punch but Ishii avoids it by throwing Pol back against the cage.
Ishii blocks an uppercut.
Ishii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishii.
Ishii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pol.
The fighters circle, before Pol throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ishii's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Pol lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Van Pol!
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