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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amelio Iglesias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Birbiglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Roger Birbiglia enters the cage!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Amelio Iglesias! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Birbiglia! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Birbiglia with a jab.
It looks like Amelio Iglesias has been cut. No luck for Iglesias with that takedown attempt. Birbiglia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Iglesias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Birbiglia's best efforts. Birbiglia not landing any meaningful shots this time. Birbiglia wants to take a breather but Iglesias is having none of it. Birbiglia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Iglesias is trying to stand back up but Birbiglia is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Birbiglia wants to pass the guard but Iglesias is defending well. Birbiglia trying to control the action but Iglesias is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Birbiglia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iglesias defending well though. Birbiglia prevents Iglesias from improving his position. Birbiglia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Birbiglia trying to control the action but Iglesias is working from the bottom. Birbiglia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Iglesias trying to control but Birbiglia postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Birbiglia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iglesias defending well though. Birbiglia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iglesias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Birbiglia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iglesias keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Birbiglia connects with a jab. Iglesias takes a jab right on the kisser.
Birbiglia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Iglesias looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Iglesias is rocked! Birbiglia cracks Iglesias with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Birbiglia immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Iglesias is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Birbiglia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Birbiglia! Roger Birbiglia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junjun Beenay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Yakovlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Yakovlev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junjun Beenay! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Yakovlev! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yakovlev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beenay napping and manages to drive through into side control! Yakovlev just content to control the position. It looks like Yakovlev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Beenay defending against the ground and pound. Yakovlev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beenay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yakovlev throwing strikes but missing, from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beenay is pushing Yakovlev's head away, looking to escape. Yakovlev manages to hold on to the position though. Beenay is trying to escape the position but Yakovlev is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Yakovlev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yakovlev moves into the clinch. Still in the clinch, Yakovlev scores with a nice short uppercut. Yakovlev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Yakovlev lands a nice shot to the body. Beenay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A frustrated look appears on Beenay's face as he tries to break the clinch. Beenay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beenay prevents Yakovlev from breaking the clinch. Yakovlev is looking to take this one to the mat. Beenay is trying to push Yakovlev away but Yakovlev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Beenay tries to circle away but Yakovlev has him pinned against the cage. Beenay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yakovlev jumps guard but Beenay stands there with Yakovlev around his waist. Yakovlev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Junjun Beenay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Yakovlev. Yakovlev has Beenay pressed against the cage, preventing Beenay from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Yakovlev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yakovlev shoots in and drives through. Beenay sprawls well. Junjun Beenay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yakovlev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beenay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yakovlev is in Beenay's guard. Yakovlev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beenay swivels though and keeps the full guard. Yakovlev stops Beenay from standing up. Yakovlev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Beenay manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Yakovlev wants to sweep but no luck. Yakovlev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yakovlev looking for a sweep. Not yet Yakovlev, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beenay throws a strike but Yakovlev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Yakovlev stops Beenay from standing up. Yakovlev controls from within his opponent's guard. Beenay keeping full guard, as Yakovlev tries to pass. Yakovlev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beenay dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yakovlev has Beenay pulled in close to control his posture. Beenay with a nice head shot there. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yakovlev can do anything to dispel that myth. Yakovlev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beenay defends well. Yakovlev seems keen to control Beenay's posture. Yakovlev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yakovlev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Yakovlev dominated that round. That's time! Beenay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yakovlev shoots in and drives through. Beenay sprawls well. Yakovlev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beenay pinned against the cage. Beenay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Beenay appears to be looking for a big counter. Beenay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beenay misses with a double jab
letting Yakovlev counter with a right hand. Beenay stalks Yakovlev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yakovlev's face. Yakovlev staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Alexander Yakovlev has been cut. Beenay swinging wildly here.
Beenay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Beenay both land. Nice combination. A combination from Beenay does no damage. Beenay misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Beenay slaps away a takedown attempt from Yakovlev, before circling back to the center of the mat. Junjun Beenay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Yakovlev. Yakovlev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beenay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Beenay throws a big counter combination but Yakovlev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yakovlev tries to bum rush Beenay with a series of wild strikes but Beenay uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sloppy strikes from Beenay. Those never looked like landing. Beenay scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Yakovlev throws a body shot but no joy. Beenay is looking for a counter combo. Beenay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yakovlev moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Beenay fails to land with a series of punches.
Yakovlev flicks out a counter leg kick but Beenay steps away. Junjun Beenay is winning the standup battle so far. Yakovlev lands a right hook to the body.
Beenay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junjun Beenay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Yakovlev fails in his attempt to clinch. Beenay stuffs the takedown. Beenay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yakovlev is looking to clinch but Beenay is avoiding it.
Yakovlev shoots in for a takedown but Beenay shows good takedown defense. Yakovlev throws a head kick but Beenay moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Yakovlev avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yakovlev dives in and grabs Beenay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beenay pushes down on Yakovlev's head and hops out. Beenay misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yakovlev. Yakovlev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yakovlev wants to free his trapped foot but Beenay is holding on for dear life with his legs. Yakovlev is taking a breather. Beenay says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yakovlev wants to pass the guard but Beenay is defending well. Yakovlev not doing much here.
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. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Yakovlev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beenay moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Yakovlev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beenay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Yakovlev throwing strikes from guard but Beenay blocks nicely. Yakovlev content to stall in guard here. Yakovlev tries to free his leg and advance position but Beenay is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junjun Beenay dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Alexander Yakovlev's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yakovlev fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Beenay misses with the combination.
Beenay throws a right hand that Yakovlev ducks under and follows up with a left that Yakovlev also avoids with ease. Yakovlev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Yakovlev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beenay circles away. Junjun Beenay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Yakovlev. Yakovlev tries to clinch there but Beenay circles away.
Yakovlev tries to clinch up but Beenay circles away and keeps his distance. Beenay throws a series of punches but Yakovlev moves out of range. No joy there for Beenay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yakovlev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yakovlev taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yakovlev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Yakovlev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beenay, who protects the arm well. Yakovlev misses with the ground and pound. Yakovlev wants to stand but Beenay is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Yakovlev fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Yakovlev dives in for a single leg takedown but Beenay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Yakovlev throws a nice looking combination but Beenay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Yakovlev fails with a takedown attempt. Yakovlev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yakovlev misses with a takedown attempt - Beenay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Beenay throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Yakovlev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yakovlev fails in his attempt to clinch. Horrible takedown attempt by Yakovlev or perhaps it was just good defense by Beenay, which made it look bad. Yakovlev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Beenay appears to be looking for a big counter. A punch combination from Beenay misses. Yakovlev wants to clinch. Beenay misses with the combination.
Yakovlev throws a head kick that half lands.
Junjun Beenay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yakovlev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Yakovlev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beenay defends well and Yakovlev ends up having to push Beenay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. No joy there for Beenay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yakovlev is looking to clinch but Beenay is avoiding it.
Yakovlev shoots for a takedown but Beenay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Yakovlev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beenay tries to avoid it but Yakovlev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beenay to the ground. Beenay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Beenay is looking for a counter combo. Beenay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yakovlev tries to counter by closing the distance. Yakovlev throws a head kick that half lands.
Yakovlev misses with a takedown attempt - Beenay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Beenay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakovlev circles away quickly and effectively. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yakovlev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beenay tries to bum rush Yakovlev with a series of wild strikes but Yakovlev uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Beenay keeps the fight on the outside. Yakovlev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakovlev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yakovlev lands in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Junjun Beenay showed his dominance in that final round. I think Beenay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junjun Beenay! An out of breath and clearly excited Junjun Beenay thanked DC Unrivaled for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deni Mukhtar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fong Say Yuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mukhtar's entrance music is Goyang Dumang. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deni Mukhtar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fong Say Yuk! The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mukhtar blocks a low kick nicely. Mukhtar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Good shot there by Mukhtar. Mukhtar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Mukhtar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Say Yuk throws a head kick but Mukhtar moves out of range.
Mukhtar half committed to a counter leg kick. Mukhtar swings for the body but Say Yuk moves out of range.
Say Yuk misses with a kick to the body and Mukhtar counters with a stiff right hand. Say Yuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukhtar was well out of range. Poor timing from Say Yuk. Mukhtar misses with a body kick. A jab from Mukhtar finds it's way through Say Yuk's defenses. Mukhtar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Say Yuk at a distance.
Say Yuk misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mukhtar checks the leg kick nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Say Yuk checks a leg kick. Say Yuk misses with a body kick. Mukhtar avoids the head kick by Say Yuk.
Mukhtar throws a big counter combination but Say Yuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Mukhtar scores with a nice strike. Say Yuk looks to land a combination but Mukhtar avoids it well. Say Yuk misses with a wild body shot. Some wild striking there from Mukhtar.
Mukhtar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Mukhtar lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. A punch combination from Mukhtar misses. Mukhtar tries to bum rush Say Yuk with a series of wild strikes but Say Yuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Say Yuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Say Yuk scores with a spinning back kick! Mukhtar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Say Yuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mukhtar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. An inside leg kick lands from Say Yuk. Say Yuk swings for the body but Mukhtar moves out of range.
Mukhtar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Say Yuk walks into a left hand. Say Yuk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Say Yuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mukhtar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Say Yuk. Mukhtar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Say Yuk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mukhtar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Mukhtar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Say Yuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mukhtar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Say Yuk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mukhtar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mukhtar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Say Yuk. Mukhtar scores with a punch to the head. Say Yuk lands a leg kick that knocks Mukhtar off balance momentarily. Say Yuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crunch! Say Yuk slams his shin into Mukhtar's torso. Mukhtar is breathing heavily. Mukhtar throws a series of punches but Say Yuk moves out of range. Say Yuk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Mukhtar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Say Yuk circles away quickly and effectively. A swing and a miss from Say Yuk. Mukhtar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Say Yuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Left hook, right uppercut from Say Yuk. Mukhtar thuds his right hand into Say Yuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Mukhtar slips a straight right by Say Yuk. Say Yuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A thudding body kick lands there by Say Yuk!
Mukhtar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mukhtar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mukhtar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Say Yuk misses with a few strikes there.
Say Yuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mukhtar. That did some damage! Mukhtar misses with a looping left. Mukhtar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Say Yuk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Say Yuk.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A good leg kick by Say Yuk. Mukhtar throws a right hand that Say Yuk ducks under and follows up with a left that Say Yuk also avoids with ease. Mukhtar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Say Yuk. Mukhtar throws a shot from downtown. Say Yuk moves away and avoids it. Mukhtar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Say Yuk throws a right hand that Mukhtar ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukhtar also avoids with ease. Mukhtar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Say Yuk scores with a leg kick.
Say Yuk misses with a body kick. Say Yuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mukhtar moves out of range as Say Yuk strikes. Say Yuk misses the body punch and Mukhtar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Say Yuk lands a front kick. A punch combination from Say Yuk misses. Mukhtar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Say Yuk connects with a high kick. Mukhtar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crunch! Say Yuk slams his shin into Mukhtar's torso. Mukhtar moves away from the strike by Say Yuk. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Mukhtar lands a right hook to the body.
Say Yuk dodges the punch combination from Mukhtar.
Say Yuk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mukhtar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Say Yuk misses the jab. Mukhtar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Say Yuk throws a body punch but Mukhtar moves out of range. Mukhtar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Say Yuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Say Yuk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Mukhtar throws a body kick that misses. Mukhtar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Say Yuk has time to react. Say Yuk connects with a solid leg kick. A combination from Say Yuk does no damage. Say Yuk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Mukhtar dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Donk. Mukhtar catches Say Yuk right on the button with a cross. Say Yuk pushes Mukhtar away with a front kick. Mukhtar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Say Yuk throws a wild body kick that Mukhtar sees coming a mile off. Mukhtar throws a nice looking combination but Say Yuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Say Yuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Say Yuk blocks a jab. Say Yuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fong Say Yuk will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Say Yuk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Say Yuk cracks the inside of Mukhtar's front leg. Say Yuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fong Say Yuk seems to be getting the better of the standup. A chopping leg kick lands by Say Yuk. Mukhtar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Say Yuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Say Yuk throws a front kick that sends Mukhtar stumbling back into the cage. Some wild striking there from Mukhtar.
Say Yuk misses with a double jab.
Say Yuk swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Mukhtar to counter with a crisp jab. Say Yuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nice shot lands for Mukhtar. Say Yuk misses with a kick to the 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! Mukhtar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Mukhtar misses with a body kick. Say Yuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Say Yuk throws a push kick but Mukhtar slaps the foot to one side. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Mukhtar throws a hook to the side of Say Yuk's head but Say Yuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Say Yuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mukhtar throws a solid leg kick but Say Yuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mukhtar. Say Yuk throws out a counter right but Mukhtar avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mukhtar misses with a body kick. Say Yuk throws a big counter head kick but Mukhtar avoids it with no problem. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mukhtar lands with a shot to the body. Say Yuk slips a jab from Mukhtar. A head kick from Say Yuk lands but Mukhtar takes it in his stride. Say Yuk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Say Yuk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Say Yuk throws a head kick but Mukhtar moves out of range.
Mukhtar is looking to counter punch. Say Yuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mukhtar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Say Yuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Say Yuk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Say Yuk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Say Yuk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Say Yuk throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Say Yuk misses with a straight left. Mukhtar slips a jab and a cross from Say Yuk.
Mukhtar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Say Yuk tries to bum rush Mukhtar with a series of wild strikes but Mukhtar uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A little feinted left hand from Mukhtar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Say Yuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mukhtar moves away from the strike by Say Yuk. Mukhtar avoids the head kick by Say Yuk.
Mukhtar throws a nice looking combination but Say Yuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Say Yuk flicks out a counter leg kick but Mukhtar steps away. Say Yuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Say Yuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Say Yuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mukhtar. Mukhtar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mukhtar avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Say Yuk is looking to slow Mukhtar down with leg kicks. Say Yuk misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Say Yuk. That's going to slow Mukhtar down. Mukhtar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Say Yuk is out of range and Mukhtar settles back down. Mukhtar defending well as Say Yuk loads up on a big left hand. Mukhtar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mukhtar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Say Yuk misses with a few strikes there.
Say Yuk throws a front kick that sends Mukhtar stumbling back into the cage. A looping hook to the body misses from Say Yuk. Mukhtar does a little dance to reset his feet. Say Yuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Say Yuk scores with a kick to the body.
Say Yuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A nice leg kick lands there from Say Yuk. Mukhtar throws a right and a left that both miss. Say Yuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mukhtar. Mukhtar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mukhtar lands with a right hand. Mukhtar scores with a nice strike. Say Yuk throws a quick inside leg kick. Mukhtar throws the left hand but Say Yuk avoids the punch easily. Deni Mukhtar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Crunch! Say Yuk slams his shin into Mukhtar's torso. Say Yuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Say Yuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukhtar is just out of range. Say Yuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mukhtar tries to move into range but Say Yuk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A slapping leg kick lands for Say Yuk.
Mukhtar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Say Yuk moves out of range of the body kick from Mukhtar.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Say Yuk. Mukhtar shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mukhtar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Say Yuk. Mukhtar ducks under a wild hook from Say Yuk. Say Yuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukhtar. Say Yuk thumps Mukhtar with a low kick. Say Yuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Say Yuk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Mukhtar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Say Yuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Say Yuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Say Yuk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mukhtar. Say Yuk throws a combination. Mukhtar tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Say Yuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukhtar is just out of range. Say Yuk misses with a head kick.
Say Yuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukhtar.
Mukhtar takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mukhtar lands with a nice body punch. Say Yuk throws the kick towards the body but Mukhtar avoids it. Say Yuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mukhtar. Say Yuk lands with an uppercut that bounces Mukhtar off the cage and back into range. Mukhtar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fong Say Yuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mukhtar with a jab. Mukhtar throws a half hearted mid kick. Some wild striking there from Say Yuk.
The fighters circling - Say Yuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mukhtar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mukhtar thows a left - swing and a miss! A decent looking body kick lands there for Say Yuk. Say Yuk throws a head kick that misses. Mukhtar loads up on a big right hand but Say Yuk slips the punch. Mukhtar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Say Yuk. Say Yuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Say Yuk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Say Yuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mukhtar moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Say Yuk scores with a push kick. Mukhtar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Say Yuk. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Say Yuk tries to land a front kick but Mukhtar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mukhtar misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mukhtar lands with a good body shot. Say Yuk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Nice shot by Say Yuk.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mukhtar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Say Yuk misses with an uppercut. Mukhtar saw that one coming. Mukhtar cracks Say Yuk with a good jab. Mukhtar punishes Say Yuk's body with a nice straight punch. Say Yuk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Mukhtar misses with an uppercut. Say Yuk saw that one coming. Say Yuk works the jab nicely. Say Yuk scoring well with a low kick there.
Say Yuk misses with a shot to the body and Mukhtar counters with a nice uppercut. Mukhtar slips a jab and a cross from Say Yuk.
Say Yuk lands with a kick to the temple. Mukhtar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Mukhtar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mukhtar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mukhtar throws a body punch but Say Yuk moves out of range. Mukhtar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Say Yuk can pounce on him.
Say Yuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mukhtar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Mukhtar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Say Yuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukhtar. Say Yuk throws a series of punches but Mukhtar moves out of range. Mukhtar is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Say Yuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It appears Mukhtar was looking to counter with a kick there. Mukhtar throws a leg kick but Say Yuk sees it coming and moves out of range. Mukhtar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Say Yuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Say Yuk. Some wild striking there from Say Yuk.
Mukhtar tries to bum rush Say Yuk with a series of wild strikes but Say Yuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Say Yuk throws a head kick but Mukhtar moves out of range.
Mukhtar moves out of range as Say Yuk throws a body kick.
Mukhtar swinging wildly here.
Say Yuk thumps Mukhtar with a low kick. Say Yuk connects with an inside leg kick. Say Yuk pushes Mukhtar away with a front kick. Mukhtar lands with a shot to the body. Mukhtar walks into a straight right hand from Say Yuk.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Say Yuk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Say Yuk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mukhtar's calf. Mukhtar avoids the head kick by Say Yuk.
Mukhtar sizes up Say Yuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. No joy there for Mukhtar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mukhtar drops his hands momentarily and Say Yuk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Say Yuk throws a body punch but Mukhtar moves out of range. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Say Yuk.
Say Yuk pushes Mukhtar away with a front kick. Mukhtar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Say Yuk. Say Yuk looks for the body kick but Mukhtar saw that one coming. That kick from Say Yuk tenderised Mukhtar's leg. Mukhtar is trying to keep his angry face on. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Say Yuk.
Say Yuk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Say Yuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukhtar.
Say Yuk thows a body kick. Mukhtar tries to catch it but that hurt him. Say Yuk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Say Yuk scores with a decent looking hook. Mukhtar looks to score with a jab to the body but Say Yuk is just out of range. Say Yuk is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mukhtar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mukhtar connects with the punch. Say Yuk lands with a slapping head kick. Say Yuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mukhtar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Say Yuk misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Say Yuk.
Say Yuk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Say Yuk scores with a nice body kick.
Mukhtar tries to score with a low kick but Say Yuk moves his leg out of the way. Say Yuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Say Yuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Say Yuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Say Yuk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Mukhtar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Say Yuk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mukhtar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Say Yuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Say Yuk. Deni Mukhtar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fong Say Yuk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Mukhtar tries to land a front kick but Say Yuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight! Fong Say Yuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Say Yuk 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fong Say Yuk! A very excited looking Fong Say Yuk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaka Baring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baring comes to the cage accompanied by Goyang Dumang. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaka Baring! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Owen! The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Owen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baring. Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Baring throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Owen is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jaka Baring! A less than humble Jaka Baring misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Suker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Rodgers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Davor Suker! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rodgers tests Suker's chin there with a solid looking shot. Suker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rodgers throws a good cross that connects.
Suker avoids a kick to the body.
Suker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Suker moves out of range of the body kick from Rodgers.
Rodgers sets himself, and Suker steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodgers avoids it this time. Rodgers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suker. Rodgers shrugs it off though. Rodgers lands a glancing blow to the side of Suker's head. Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Suker only half commits to the counter leg kick. Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suker manages to avoid it. Suker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rodgers moves out of range of the body kick from Suker.
Suker throws a sloppy head kick and Rodgers moves out of range easily. Suker throws a hook to the side of Rodgers's head but Rodgers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. 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! Suker misses with a low kick. Suker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suker ducks right into an uppercut from Rodgers. Suker throws a head kick that misses. Rodgers feinted there with a counter leg kick. Nice cross by Suker. Rodgers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suker's sensitive parts. Suker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab. Suker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suker throws a lazy body kick and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rodgers connects with a high kick. Rodgers fakes the leg kick and cracks Suker in the body. Suker misses with a low kick. Suker connects with a body shot. Rodgers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Rodgers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Suker misses with a leg kick and Rodgers counters with a nice body shot. Suker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Good leg kick by Suker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suker throws a low kick, looking for Rodgers's leg but Rodgers calmly moves out of range. Suker throws a push kick but Rodgers slaps the foot to one side. Rodgers is looking for a counter combo. Rodgers lands a nice shot that snaps Suker's head back.
Suker misses with a body kick. Rodgers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suker. As Rodgers backs off Suker throws a huge counter combo but Rodgers manages to avoid it all. Suker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A telegraphed right hand from Suker misses the target. Suker misses with a looping left. Rodgers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Suker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Suker has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Suker drives through with a takedown into guard. Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck. Suker forces his way into half guard. Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suker on the ground. Suker throwing shots but Rodgers is blocking nicely. Rodgers has his hands clasped together around Suker's back. He's all about the action. Suker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Suker is looking for a kimura here.
Rodgers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suker's back! Suker is trying to break free.
Suker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Suker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Suker wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rodgers won't allow Suker to sweep him here. Rodgers throwing strikes but missing. Suker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodgers's guard. Suker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodgers works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Suker throwing strikes from guard but Rodgers blocks nicely. Suker is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodgers has wrist control. Suker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davor Suker will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Suker throws a jab when Rodgers was well out of range. Suker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Suker throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Suker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Suker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodgers defends well and Suker ends up having to push Rodgers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Suker throws a good cross that connects.
Rodgers connects with a body shot. Harry Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far. Rodgers jabs Suker to the body, keeping him at a distance. Rodgers misses with a wild body shot. Suker misses with a hook. Suker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Suker misses with a head kick.
Rodgers cracks Suker with an open hand slap. Suker scores with a push kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Suker staying out of range there. Good standup being displayed there by Rodgers as he connects with a hook. Suker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Decent striking displayed by Rodgers there. Suker throws a leg kick but Rodgers sees it coming and checks it nicely. Rodgers cracks a nice hook into Suker's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rodgers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Suker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Suker swings widly with a right hand
and Rodgers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Suker really felt that one! Davor Suker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Suker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rodgers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Suker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rodgers takes a swing at Suker's ribcage but misses. Harry Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A slapping leg kick lands for Suker.
Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suker. A little jabbing left from Suker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rodgers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suker.
Rodgers is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Suker throws a leg kick which misses Rodgers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodgers tries to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Suker scores with a kick to the midsection. Rodgers misses with a straight left. Suker cracks a nice hook into Rodgers's ribs. Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Suker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suker misses with a takedown attempt - Rodgers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Harry Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Suker. Rodgers lands a head shot. Jab, jab by Rodgers - just one landing. Suker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suker lands a nice hook to Rodgers's body. Rodgers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Rodgers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Suker misses with a double jab.
It looked like Rodgers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Suker is breathing heavily. Rodgers swings for the body but Suker moves out of range.
Rodgers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suker.
Suker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suker takes a shot right to the bread basket. Suker works the jab nicely. Suker throws a head kick that misses. Rodgers scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Suker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rodgers throws out a powerful jab. Rodgers cracks Suker with a right hand to the side of the head. Rodgers lands a nice hook to Suker's body. Suker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Rodgers lands with a right hand. Rodgers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suker circles away quickly and effectively. Rodgers lands with a cross. Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suker manages to avoid it. Suker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Suker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodgers circles away. Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Suker misses with a low kick.
Rodgers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suker. Suker misses with a body kick. Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suker was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice shot lands for Rodgers. Suker throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range. Rodgers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Suker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers.
Suker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Suker connects with a high kick. A lazy left from Rodgers finds it's target. Sloppy strikes from Rodgers. Those never looked like landing. Rodgers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suker on the side of the head. Suker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Suker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away. Rodgers checks a low kick from Suker. Rodgers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Rodgers misses the shot to the body. Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suker. Rodgers throws a body punch but Suker moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Suker lands with a nice body kick. Rodgers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suker. Suker obviously looking to wear him down.
Suker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodgers. Rodgers obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suker manages to avoid it. The fighters circle momentarily. Rodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Rodgers dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Rodgers throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Rodgers lands. Suker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suker. Donk. Rodgers catches Suker right on the button with a cross. Suker throws a series of punches but Rodgers avoids them all with ease. Rodgers moves out of range of the strikes. Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Suker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Suker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Suker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away. Suker throws out a leg kick but Rodgers moves out of range and Suker only half commits. Suker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers. Suker does a little dance to reset his feet. Suker throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it. Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Suker misses with a low kick. Suker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Suker throws a body kick that misses and Rodgers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Suker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rodgers counter with a right hand. Suker fails to land with a series of punches.
Suker throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily. Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suker was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers. No joy there for Suker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Suker missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It looked like Rodgers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suker. Suker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Suker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Suker ducks right into an uppercut from Rodgers. Suker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodgers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suker checks a leg kick. Suker wants to land a leg kick but Rodgers is out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Rodgers misses the target. Rodgers moves out of range as Suker strikes. Rodgers throws a right hand that Suker ducks under and follows up with a left that Suker also avoids with ease. Suker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Rodgers stalks Suker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suker's face. Suker staggers backwards, shaken. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rodgers scores with a punch to the head. Suker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Suker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Sloppy strikes from Rodgers. Those never looked like landing. Suker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Suker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Suker is just out of range. Rodgers jabs Suker to the body, keeping him at a distance. Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suker. Rodgers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Rodgers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Suker misses with a body kick. Suker fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Suker looks for the body kick but Rodgers saw that one coming. Rodgers connects with the punch. Suker misses with a looping right. Rodgers scores with a sloppy right hand. Suker should have avoided that one. Suker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Suker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suker takes a body punch but keeps moving. Suker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Rodgers is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rodgers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rodgers scores with a shot to the body.
Suker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Rodgers avoids a kick to the body.
Rodgers looks to land a combination but Suker avoids it well. Suker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Good work by Rodgers as he checks the leg kick. Rodgers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Suker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Suker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Suker walks into a left hand. A right-left combo lands from Rodgers. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Suker throws a head kick that misses. Rodgers scoring well with a low kick there.
Suker shoots and misses and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand. Harry Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Suker. Suker misses with a looping right. Rodgers scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rodgers scores with a hook to the body. Suker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Suker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Rodgers stuns Suker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Suker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rodgers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Nice body punch from Rodgers. Donk. Suker catches Rodgers right on the button with a cross. Rodgers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch. A jab from Suker finds it's way through Rodgers's defenses. Rodgers cracks Suker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Suker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Suker stalks Rodgers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodgers's face. Rodgers staggers backwards, shaken. Suker tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Suker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodgers cracks a nice hook into Suker's ribs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rodgers lands a slapping body shot.
Suker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rodgers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Rodgers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Harry Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rodgers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Rodgers!
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