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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Mouth for war. Williamson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iggy Pop - Lust For Life . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Williamson has moved into half guard.
Williamson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williamson trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Williamson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williamson trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williamson lands with a punch from half guard.
Williamson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Williamson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Williamson connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Williamson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Williamson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Williamson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
Williamson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Williamson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Williamson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williamson stops Gracie from standing up.
Williamson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Williamson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Williamson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williamson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williamson works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Williamson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williamson is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williamson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williamson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williamson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williamson manages to get himself to full guard.
Williamson is controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
Williamson wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Williamson is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williamson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williamson actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Williamson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williamson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williamson keeps working.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Williamson dodges it nicely.
Gracie prevents Williamson from improving his position.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williamson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Williamson wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Williamson won't allow it.
Williamson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
Williamson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williamson dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie swings for the body but Williamson moves out of range.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice cross by Gracie.
Williamson misses with a body shot.
Gracie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Williamson tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williamson blocks a body shot from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williamson backwards.
Williamson scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Williamson.
Williamson stalls.
Williamson lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Williamson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williamson avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Williamson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williamson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williamson lands a body shot.
Williamson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Williamson.
Williamson managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Williamson lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Williamson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williamson is defending well for now.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williamson backwards.
Williamson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williamson lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Williamson.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Williamson.
A short right from Williamson.
Simon Williamson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williamson avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williamson avoids it.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williamson.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Williamson avoids the damage to the body.
Williamson tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Williamson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williamson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williamson.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Williamson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Williamson managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Williamson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williamson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Williamson gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williamson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williamson is defending well for now.
Williamson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Williamson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson lands a couple of elbows.
Williamson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simon Williamson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Williamson looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Williamson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williamson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simon Williamson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie throws a right and a left that Williamson avoids nicely.
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williamson jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie postures up.
Williamson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williamson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Williamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williamson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williamson trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Williamson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Williamson has wrist control.
Williamson looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Williamson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williamson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williamson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williamson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williamson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Williamson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williamson is aware though and is defending well.
Williamson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williamson controls the pace.
Williamson looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williamson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williamson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Williamson won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Williamson keeps him under control.
Williamson is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williamson lands with a punch from half guard.
Williamson is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Williamson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simon Williamson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williamson winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Williamson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rickson Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Simon Williamson.
I've got Williamson 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Williamson!
Simon Williamson gave a mention to Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Rickson Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame the crowd'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jase Newson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Haverford might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris. 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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38
185 lbs
17 - 20 - 0 |
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180 lbs
41 - 16 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Haverford !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jase Newson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haverford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newson is fending him off so far but Haverford persists. Nope, Newson circles away and we're back to standing.
Haverford throws a body punch but Newson moves out of range.
Newson scoring well with a low kick there.
Haverford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haverford closes the distance and pushes Newson back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newson.
Newson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newson slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Newson.
Newson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haverford misses with a body shot.
Haverford misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Newson to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
Haverford misses with a takedown attempt
and Newson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Haverford . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newson scores with a nice body kick.
Haverford shoots in but no luck this time.
Newson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haverford 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 Newson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haverford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Newson - the referee stops the clock and Haverford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Newson. Haverford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haverford is breathing heavily.
Newson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newson lunges at Haverford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haverford 's hand.
Haverford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newson avoids a kick to the body.
Haverford tries for a takedown but Newson circles away easily
and Newson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haverford throws a leg kick
and Newson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haverford thinking.
Newson lands a leg kick that knocks Haverford off balance momentarily.
Newson cracks Haverford with a good jab.
Tom Haverford 's cut is getting worse.
Newson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Newson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Newson counters with a straight right hand.
Haverford is rocked!
Newson cracks Haverford with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Newson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Haverford to stand back up!
Oh Haverford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haverford tries to clinch up but Newson circles away and keeps his distance.
Haverford fails with the takedown
and Newson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Haverford ! Newson lets Haverford back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Haverford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newson counters with a low kick, right behind Haverford 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newson lands a body shot.
Newson thuds a left hand into Haverford 's body.
Newson sends Haverford crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Newson is motioning to the referee to let Haverford up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Crack! Newson connects with the perfect overhand right and Haverford falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Newson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jase Newson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jase Newson waved his t-shirt featuring Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cage Theme. Carter has chosen Hurricane as his entrance music. Rubin Carter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
44 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rubin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carter connects with a solid leg kick.
Carter misses with the combination.
Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter pushes Cage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage drops Carter with a right and a left! Cage comes rushing in but Carter regains his composure and manages to keep Cage in guard.
It looks like Rubin Carter has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage won't allow Carter to get back to his feet.
Cage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cage is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter wants to stand and escape but Cage is having none of it.
Cage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cage won't allow Carter to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter forces Cage back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Cage has Carter pressed against the cage.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage scores with a push kick.
Cage keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cage tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Cage crunches a lovely knee into Carter's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Cage.
Cage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage looks for the body kick but Carter saw that one coming.
Carter shoots in but no luck this time.
Cage tries to keep at a distance but Carter has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Cage.
Cage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cage lands an elbow that stopped Carter in his tracks for a moment.
Cage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
Cage looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Cage does it's job there.
Carter scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carter rushes Cage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Carter has Cage pressed against the cage, preventing Cage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Cage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Carter goes for a double leg but Cage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cage continues to drive forward.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubin Carter.
Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cage pinned against the cage. Cage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Cage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rubin Carter's cut.
That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cage!
Carter looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
Carter is looking to clinch but Cage is avoiding it.
A big right from Cage misses.
Carter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carter stands and throws Cage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage is trying to control Carter's posture but Carter avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage is looking to reverse the position.
Cage struggling a bit here.
Cage tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
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.
Carter controlling his opponent.
Cage is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cage is working hard here to advance position.
Cage tries to hold on but Carter pushes him away.
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carter is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter avoids the attempt from Cage to control.
Carter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cage tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
Cage is writhing around trying to get back to his 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.
Cage is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter wants to control the pace but Cage is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubin Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rubin Carter's cut.
That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cage lands a body shot.
Carter has Cage up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Cage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter.
Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter goes for a double leg but Cage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cage continues to drive forward.
Carter avoids a kick to the body.
Carter blocks a leg kick.
We've been told by Cage's head coaches at Palazzo Paisano that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Cage lands a damaging elbow.
Rubin Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carter misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter instigates a clinch.
Cage manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Carter rushes Cage and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Cage keeps control of Carter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cage trying to land knees to the body.
Cage pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Cage tries to land a knee to the head but Carter blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carter tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
Carter tries to clinch up.
As Carter backs away, Cage returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cage scores with a nice right hand.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter forces Cage back against the cage and clinches.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Carter working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter dodges an elbow strike from Cage.
A short right from Carter.
Carter lands an uppercut.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Cage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cage tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Cage.
Cage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
Carter breaks the clinch.
Carter has closed the distance and engaged Cage in a clinch.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubin Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage throws a solid leg kick but Carter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carter is out of range and Cage settles back down.
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cage leaves Carter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubin Carter.
Cage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Cage circles away.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Carter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carter avoids the body shot from Cage.
Carter clinches.
Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cage lands a left hand.
Cage with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rubin Carter.
I think Carter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubin Carter!
Rubin Carter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazunori Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishii has chosen Imagine Dragons - Radioactive as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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33
167 lbs
23 - 15 - 2 |
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35
165 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
23 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Yakimyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazunori Ishii!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakimyuk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ishii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ishii cracks Yakimyuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yakimyuk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ishii's half guard.
Ishii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yakimyuk drops an elbow to the side of Ishii's head.
Ishii felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yakimyuk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ishii controlling the position for now.
Ishii is trying to control but can't.
Ishii moves into full guard.
We've been hearing that Yakimyuk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii keeping full guard, as Yakimyuk tries to pass.
Yakimyuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ishii wants to get back to his feet but Yakimyuk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yakimyuk landing some decent shots from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ishii holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Ishii has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Yakimyuk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yakimyuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yakimyuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yakimyuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yakimyuk connects with a right hand. Ishii shakes it off.
A good leg kick by Ishii.
Yakimyuk looks to land a left hand but Ishii moved out of range nicely.
Kazunori Ishii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakimyuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ishii! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk missing with a left hand there. Ishii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ishii throws an off balance right hand
and Yakimyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Yakimyuk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An inside leg kick from Ishii misses.
Yakimyuk throws a leg kick but Ishii checks it.
Yakimyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakimyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yakimyuk feinted with a counter takedown.
Ishii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yakimyuk throws a leg kick but Ishii moved away.
Yakimyuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Ishii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Ishii.
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yakimyuk. Ishii shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakimyuk scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ishii checks a leg kick.
Ishii looks to throw the jab but Yakimyuk is out of range.
Yakimyuk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yakimyuk lands a slapping body shot.
Ishii feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yakimyuk sprawling to the canvas! Yakimyuk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ishii finish him?!
Yakimyuk is rocked!
Ishii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakimyuk circles away quickly and effectively.
Yakimyuk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oh Yakimyuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ishii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakimyuk circles away quickly and effectively.
Yakimyuk scores with the left hand. Ishii knows he should have avoided that one.
Yakimyuk looks to land a left hand but Ishii moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Ishii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yakimyuk looks to land a left hand but Ishii moved out of range nicely.
Yakimyuk checks a low kick from Ishii.
Yakimyuk tries to land a leg kick but Ishii saw it coming and moves away.
Ishii tries to bum rush Yakimyuk with a series of wild strikes but Yakimyuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yakimyuk seems to have got his legs back now.
Ishii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yakimyuk. That's going to slow Ishii down.
Sloppy strikes from Ishii. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazunori Ishii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ishii throws a low kick, looking for Yakimyuk's leg but Yakimyuk calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ishii.
Yakimyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ishii looks to land a left hand but Yakimyuk moved out of range nicely.
Yakimyuk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ishii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yakimyuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yakimyuk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ishii takes a step back to recover.
Yakimyuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Ishii looks to land a combination but Yakimyuk avoids it well.
Yakimyuk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Yakimyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Ishii blocks the leg kick.
Yakimyuk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ishii's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yakimyuk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk trying to control the action but Ishii is working from the bottom.
Yakimyuk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yakimyuk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yakimyuk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ishii's head.
Yakimyuk is trying to control. Ishii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ishii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yakimyuk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ishii's head.
Ishii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Ishii is controlling Yakimyuk's trapped leg to prevent Yakimyuk from advancing to side control.
Yakimyuk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ishii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk prevents Ishii from improving his position.
Yakimyuk not doing much here.
Yakimyuk stops Ishii from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ishii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ishii throws a lazy right hand but Yakimyuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yakimyuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yakimyuk misses with a kick to the body
and Ishii counters with a left and a right that stings Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kazunori Ishii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yakimyuk throws a good cross that connects.
Ishii throws a body punch but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ishii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishii lands with a nice combination. Yakimyuk backs away looking to recover.
Roman Yakimyuk's cut is getting worse.
Yakimyuk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ishii counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Yakimyuk misses.
Ishii is looking for the big counter here.
Yakimyuk fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii lands an overhand right.
Ishii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yakimyuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Ishii throws the left hand but Yakimyuk avoids the punch easily.
Yakimyuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Ishii.
Yakimyuk cracks Ishii with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ishii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ishii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ishii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yakimyuk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ishii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ishii takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazunori Ishii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yakimyuk misses with a two punch combination.
Ishii lands a jab.
Yakimyuk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yakimyuk scores with a shot to the body.
Ishii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yakimyuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Ishii counters with a crisp right that sends Yakimyuk to the canvas! Ishii follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazunori Ishii!
A victorious Kazunori Ishii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
27 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lyov Kirijenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirijenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kahoohalphala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kirijenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kirijenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kahoohalphala is looking to sweep but instead, Kirijenko has passed into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kirijenko.
Kahoohalphala taking some punishment here, with Kirijenko in his half guard.
Kahoohalphala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kirijenko prevents Kahoohalphala from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirijenko wants to take a breather but Kahoohalphala is having none of it.
Kirijenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Kirijenko is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kirijenko lands strikes from half guard.
Kahoohalphala is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirijenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirijenko's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahoohalphala gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kahoohalphala lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala scores with punches to the body.
Kirijenko just trying to survive but Kahoohalphala is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kirijenko covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kirijenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Can Kirijenko hold on?! Kahoohalphala is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kahoohalphala lands a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kahoohalphala lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kirijenko is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahoohalphala throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala landing with strikes.
Oh Kirijenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kahoohalphala has the hooks in. Kirijenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kirijenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Kirijenko is trapped and Kahoohalphala is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kahoohalphala thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kirijenko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kahoohalphala is punishing Kirijenko with some ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala is not going to allow Kirijenko to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kahoohalphala is trying to stick to Kirijenko's back but Kirijenko is turning into Kahoohalphala. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kahoohalphala's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kirijenko.
Kahoohalphala controls Kirijenko momentarily but Kirijenko frees himself.
Kirijenko throwing strikes but missing.
Kahoohalphala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kahoohalphala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kirijenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Kahoohalphala stands up over Kirijenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirijenko is on top in guard.
Kahoohalphala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko throws an elbow that misses. Kahoohalphala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kirijenko's guard. Nice move by Kahoohalphala!
Kirijenko trying to control the position.
Kahoohalphala preventing the sweep.
Kirijenko keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kirijenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala works over Kirijenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Kirijenko working a defensive guard here.
Kirijenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kahoohalphala defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kahoohalphala moves forwards but Kirijenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kirijenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lyov Kirijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahoohalphala pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirijenko back to the cage. Kahoohalphala follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kirijenko throws a shot from downtown. Kahoohalphala moves away and avoids it.
Kirijenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahoohalphala.
Kirijenko is looking to counter punch.
Titus Kahoohalphala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahoohalphala blocks a jab.
Kahoohalphala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kirijenko tries to bum rush Kahoohalphala with a series of wild strikes but Kahoohalphala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahoohalphala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko looks for a takedown but Kahoohalphala sprawls well.
Kahoohalphala unleashes a big counter combination but Kirijenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahoohalphala looks to land a left hand but Kirijenko moved out of range nicely.
Kirijenko throwing a counter right hand but Kahoohalphala manages to avoid it.
Kirijenko throws a series of punches but Kahoohalphala moves out of range.
Nice cross by Kahoohalphala.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahoohalphala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirijenko.
Kahoohalphala lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kirijenko sprawling to the canvas. Kahoohalphala follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kirijenko hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kahoohalphala is thwarting Kirijenko's attempts to control the position.
Titus Kahoohalphala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kirijenko flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kirijenko trying to control but Kahoohalphala postures up.
Kahoohalphala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kirijenko is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kahoohalphala jumps into side control!
Kahoohalphala creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Kahoohalphala's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kahoohalphala lands a few punches from side control.
Kahoohalphala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kirijenko is looking to regain half guard here but Kahoohalphala keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kirijenko some visible discomfort.
Kahoohalphala lands a huge shot from side control! Kirijenko is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Titus Kahoohalphala!
A victorious Titus Kahoohalphala 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Death to the apple gerls. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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178 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Small!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small shoots in looking for a takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl out of it but Small keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bronson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Small.
Small with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Charles Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Small.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson sets himself, and Small steps forward looking for the clinch! Bronson avoids it this time.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Small dives in and grabs Bronson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bronson pushes down on Small's head and hops out.
Small tries for a takedown but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Small gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Small closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Small.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Small gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Bronson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Small moves forwards but Bronson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bronson throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Small blocks a jab.
Small with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Small takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bronson sprawls well. Bronson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Small gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Small shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Charles Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Small shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bronson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bronson.
Small dives in and grabs Bronson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bronson pushes down on Small's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bronson is looking to stand back up but Small counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bronson.
Bronson is pressing down on Small's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronson has wrist control.
Bronson wants to sweep but no luck.
Small pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronson is keeping the position for now.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Small wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small content to stall in guard here.
Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bronson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Small lands with a cross.
Bronson ducks right into an uppercut from Small.
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for Small on that attempt.
Small shoots for a takedown but Bronson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Small's belly button to the back.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Small with that takedown attempt.
Charles Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Small.
Small fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bronson swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut there from Small.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Small sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bronson wants it to stay on the feet.
Small is breathing heavily.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bronson counters with a good low kick that Small was not able to check.
Small misses with a takedown attempt - Bronson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
Bronson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Small tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Small drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Small tries for a takedown but Bronson circles away easily
and Bronson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bronson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Small fails with the takedown.
Charles Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson connects with a crisp jab.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson lands a front kick.
A punch combination from Bronson misses.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around?
Small takes one on the button.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Small is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bronson stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson stuffs the takedown.
Bronson cracks Small with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Small looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bronson finish him?
Small is rocked!
Bronson digs a good hook to Small's body.
Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Bronson throws an overhand right that drops Small like a sack of potatoes! Bronson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bronson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Charles Bronson waved his t-shirt featuring Tokyo United Fightwear 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enting Butikol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butikol comes to the cage accompanied by Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Tokhtakhounov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ministry - Thieves. Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enting Butikol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokhtakhounov lands an overhand right.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to score with low kicks.
Tokhtakhounov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Butikol is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tokhtakhounov.
Butikol tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Butikol's knee momentarily.
Butikol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tokhtakhounov can pounce on him.
Butikol slips a jab and a cross from Tokhtakhounov.
Butikol throws a hook but Tokhtakhounov blocks it.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Butikol wants to clinch up but Tokhtakhounov keeps it at a distance.
Butikol moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butikol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tokhtakhounov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tokhtakhounov lands a head shot.
Butikol throws a poor cross that misses
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokhtakhounov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov throws a push kick but Butikol slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov's coach down at Homunculus Alembic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tokhtakhounov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a straight right.
Butikol moves out of range of the body kick.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a right hand. Butikol shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokhtakhounov. Butikol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butikol misses with a low kick.
Butikol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokhtakhounov.
Butikol looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokhtakhounov is just out of range.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hook to the body.
Butikol slips a jab from Tokhtakhounov.
Butikol appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Butikol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butikol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butikol throws a body punch but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butikol tries to clinch there but Tokhtakhounov circles away.
Tokhtakhounov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butikol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butikol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokhtakhounov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick that misses.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butikol.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokhtakhounov throws a shot from downtown. Butikol moves away and avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick.
Butikol is looking to clinch but Tokhtakhounov is avoiding it.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Butikol sees it coming and moves out of range.
Butikol throws a lazy uppercut
and Tokhtakhounov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokhtakhounov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Butikol tries to clinch but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov throws a front kick that sends Butikol stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butikol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tokhtakhounov.
Butikol has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tokhtakhounov looks for the body kick but Butikol saw that one coming.
Butikol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Butikol takes one to the side of the head.
Butikol ducks under a wild hook from Tokhtakhounov.
Butikol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tokhtakhounov on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Butikol.
It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut.
Tokhtakhounov throws a low kick but Butikol avoids it.
Butikol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butikol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butikol throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Butikol stuns Tokhtakhounov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov just misses with a punch to the body.
Butikol moves in looking to clinch but Tokhtakhounov pushes him off.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab-cross combination.
Butikol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tokhtakhounov can pounce on him.
Tokhtakhounov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Butikol lands with a slapping head kick.
Butikol fails to land with a series of punches.
Butikol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokhtakhounov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butikol clinches.
Tokhtakhounov trying to stall but Butikol improves his position.
Tokhtakhounov tries a body shot but Butikol blocks it.
Butikol misses with an elbow over the top.
Tokhtakhounov throws a punch but it's blocked by Butikol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a body kick
enabling Butikol to counter with a crisp jab.
Tokhtakhounov lands with an overhand left.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Butikol fails to land with a series of punches.
Tokhtakhounov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tokhtakhounov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tokhtakhounov finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Butikol's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Tokhtakhounov falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enting Butikol!
Enting Butikol 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nobody Nobody. The crowd seem to be enjoying Velasquez's choice of entrance music: Kryptonite. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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260 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong throws a wild body kick that Velasquez sees coming a mile off.
Velasquez steps into range and cracks Jong with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Jong flops backwards and Velasquez dives into his guard looking to finish!
Jong is rocked!
It looks like Kim Jong has been cut.
Jong wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh Jong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Jong seems to have got his legs back now.
Velasquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Velasquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Velasquez postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Jong's head off the mat! Jong is out! He's out! Velasquez jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
A relieved looking Cain Velasquez 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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