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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yay Wee Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ueki Boku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Yay Wee Won has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yay Wee Won!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ueki Boku!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Won bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Won connects with a body shot that sends Boku's belly button to the back.
Won throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Won misses with a head kick.
Boku drops his hands momentarily and Won takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Won stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Won wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Won as Boku shoots in.
Won throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Won throws a right hand that Boku ducks under and follows up with a left that Boku also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Won.
Won stuffs the takedown.
Yay Wee Won has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueki Boku.
Boku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Won counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Won throws a right and a left that both miss.
Won digs a good hook to Boku's body.
Won jabs Boku right on the nose. Boku blinks but takes it well.
Boku dives in and grabs Won's left leg, looking for a takedown. Won pushes down on Boku's head and hops out.
Boku closes the distance and clinches up with Won, looking for a takedown. Boku pushes Won against the cage but Won circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Won lands a nice hook to Boku's body. Boku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Won scores with a jab.
Won really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left and a right from Won both land. Nice combination.
Boku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Won bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Won fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Won throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boku shoots in for a takedown but Won shows good takedown defense.
Won moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boku is rocked!
Jab from Won.
Boku is still on wobbly legs! Can Won finish him?
Won rushes Boku with punches - Boku moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Boku goes down! Won follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yay Wee Won!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Coming home -Dirty money. Williamson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iggy Pop - Lust For Life . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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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
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a two punch combo.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williamson manages to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Hardy has his takedown stuffed
and Williamson counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Williamson slips the punch.
Williamson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williamson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Hardy - just one landing.
Williamson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardy. Hardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jason Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson misses with an uppercut.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Williamson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williamson moves away.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Williamson.
Williamson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy misses with a body shot
and Williamson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardy thinking.
Williamson missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Williamson.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Williamson's shoulder, as Williamson tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williamson.
Williamson misses with a wild combination.
Hardy throws the left hand but Williamson avoids the punch easily.
Williamson avoids the body shot from Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Williamson scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Williamson does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Williamson throwing shots but Hardy is blocking nicely.
Williamson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardy's head.
Hardy is trying to control but can't.
Hardy is staying active underneath Williamson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williamson is just content to waste time from the top position. Hardy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy 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.
Hardy has his foot on Williamson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williamson works his way back into a safe position though.
Williamson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hardy trying to control the position.
Williamson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hardy looking to control.
Williamson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Williamson controlling him for the moment.
Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williamson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williamson trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williamson is aware though and is defending well.
Hardy managing to control the position.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Williamson controlling him for the moment.
Williamson working some strikes from top position.
Hardy 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. Oh but Hardy is tightening it up a little... Williamson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Williamson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Williamson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hardy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jason Hardy!
Jason Hardy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Bowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Mouth for war blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Bowles!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Bowles blocks the leg kick.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Bowles scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bowles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Bowles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bowles.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Bowles pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Bowles trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Bowles defends easily.
Bowles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Bowles controlling him for the moment.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bowles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Bowles throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bowles manages to get himself to full guard.
Bowles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bowles wants to sweep but no luck.
Bowles doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bowles's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie works over Bowles with some ground and pound from guard.
Bowles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bowles working some strikes from top position.
Bowles cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Bowles from controlling successfully.
Gracie working for a triangle but Bowles defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Bowles from controlling successfully.
Bowles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowles won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bowles.
Bowles wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Bowles postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
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 Rickson Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Bowles has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie rushes Bowles and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie is leaning against Bowles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bowles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie works on Bowles's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowles gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bowles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bowles throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bowles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowles is keeping the position for now.
Bowles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowles trying to strike off his back.
Bowles wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
Bowles slips under a jab.
Bowles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie cracks Bowles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowles.
Bowles ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Bowles throws a counter combo.
Bowles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Bowles avoids it well.
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowles trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Bowles jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rickson Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Bowles.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bowles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bowles looking for a takedown.
Bowles prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bowles backwards.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bowles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Gracie throws a jab when Bowles was well out of range.
Rickson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowles fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
Bowles looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bowles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowles can do to turn this around?
Bowles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Bowles from controlling successfully.
Bowles preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie pushes Bowles up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowles looking for a takedown.
Bowles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bowles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Bowles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rickson Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Bowles.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie shoots in and bounces Bowles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bowles moves into full guard.
Bowles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie cracks Bowles with a solid left hand.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bowles looking to control.
Bowles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie postures up in Bowles's guard and throws a big left but Bowles blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bowles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bowles wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bowles's head.
Gracie won't allow Bowles to sweep him here.
Bowles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bowles defends it easily.
Bowles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bowles is keeping the position.
Bowles wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bowles is on top in guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie seems keen to control Bowles's posture.
Aaron Bowles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowles is one step ahead there.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Bowles postures up.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowles postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Gracie!
Rickson Gracie made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You do not deserve to watch me'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emong Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvacion kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Till I Collapse. 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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166 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Emong Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Salvacion with that takedown attempt.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Salvacion does no damage.
Aoki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aoki is in Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion trying to control the position.
Salvacion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salvacion is pulling down on Aoki 's head to control his posture.
Salvacion wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aoki .
Aoki shoots for a takedown but Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Salvacion misses its target.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion clinches with his opponent.
Salvacion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aoki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emong Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up with Salvacion, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes Salvacion against the cage but Salvacion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time.
Salvacion went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aoki gets a double leg takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.
Salvacion 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.
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
Salvacion working a defensive guard here.
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Salvacion dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Salvacion tries to pass.
Salvacion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salvacion trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Salvacion throwing strikes but missing.
Salvacion tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salvacion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salvacion looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aoki trying to control but Salvacion is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Salvacion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvacion trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinya Aoki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aoki throws a series of punches but Salvacion moves out of range.
Aoki feints and as Salvacion raises his hands in defense, Aoki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salvacion's head.
Salvacion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvacion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion with a nice head shot there.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salvacion throwing strikes but missing.
Shinya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salvacion stops Aoki from standing up.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Salvacion from controlling successfully.
Aoki controls Salvacion momentarily but Salvacion frees himself.
Salvacion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salvacion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki .
Salvacion is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salvacion throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.
Salvacion closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Aoki sprawls well.
Salvacion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salvacion drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Salvacion is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aoki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki stops Salvacion from passing to mount.
Aoki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Salvacion is very close to passing his half guard.
Salvacion is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salvacion controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aoki tries to roll over but Salvacion keeps him under control.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Salvacion is very close to passing his half guard.
Salvacion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aoki 's head.
Aoki is trying to stand back up but Salvacion is controlling him
Aoki taking some punishment here, with Salvacion in his half guard.
Salvacion controlling the action here.
Salvacion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvacion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Salvacion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emong Salvacion dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Salvacion clinches with his opponent.
Salvacion tries to score a body lock takedown but Aoki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salvacion wants a takedown.
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
Aoki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki tries to score with some ground and pound. Salvacion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Salvacion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Salvacion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is looking to improve his position.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Salvacion won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Salvacion is working hard here to advance position.
Salvacion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salvacion wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Salvacion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salvacion.
Aoki trying to control but Salvacion is working from the bottom.
Salvacion 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.
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.
Salvacion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emong Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Aoki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki unleashes a big counter combination but Salvacion bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aoki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salvacion defends it nicely.
Salvacion feinted with a counter takedown.
Aoki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salvacion's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvacion is retaining full guard.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salvacion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Salvacion keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Salvacion is looking to sweep but instead, Aoki has passed into half guard.
Salvacion is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four 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.
Aoki throwing shots but Salvacion is blocking nicely.
Salvacion is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
Salvacion keeping hold of Aoki 's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinya Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aoki 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Aoki !
Shinya Aoki made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Emong Salvacion stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's the better man today... I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins has chosen Coming home -Dirty money as his entrance music. Alex Hopkins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Diego Brandao's chin.
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30
170 lbs
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154 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Brandao saw that one coming.
Brandao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hopkins sprawls and moves away.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Hopkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brandao feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
Brandao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brandao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brandao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hopkins is tightening it up a little... Brandao has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brandao reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brandao taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hopkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alex Hopkins!
Alex Hopkins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaice Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikey Moo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaice Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Moo!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moo moves out of range of the body kick.
Moo darts in looking for a takedown but Gunn gets double underhooks and turns Moo into the cage.
Moo shoots in and bounces Gunn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gunn working a defensive guard here.
Moo pushes down on Gunn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gunn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moo has managed to get both his arms back between Gunn's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moo chips away with some ground and pound.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Gunn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moo is one step ahead there.
Gunn controls Moo momentarily but Moo frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Moo from controlling successfully.
Gunn wants to sweep here but Moo controlling him for the moment.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Moo from controlling successfully.
Moo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gunn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moo, into his guard.
Moo keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunn is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gunn throwing strikes from guard but Moo blocks nicely.
Moo is looking for a triangle here but Gunn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gunn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Moo is avoiding damage well.
Moo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gunn is stalling here. Moo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gunn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to buck Moo off but Moo is having none of it.
Gunn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moo's best efforts.
Gunn wants to get back to full guard.
Moo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gunn sees it coming and defends easily.
Moo wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moo trying to control from half guard but Gunn is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gunn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gunn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moo connects with a couple of short punches.
Gunn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moo has picked Gunn up and slammed him! Gunn can't keep hold of the triangle and Moo manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gunn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gunn struggling a bit here.
Gunn is trying to get back to half guard.
Moo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moo is trying to get an arm triangle but Gunn is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Moo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunn as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Moo. No joy for Gunn on that attempt.
Moo dives in and grabs Gunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunn pushes down on Moo's head and hops out.
Gunn clinches up against the cage.
Moo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaice Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Moo.
Gunn misses with a knee to the head.
Gunn breaks the clinch.
Gunn drives through and clinches with Moo against the cage.
Gunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moo decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn with a nice head shot there.
Gunn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunn is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunn defends it easily.
Gunn throws a big elbow that misses.
Moo keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Gunn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gunn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moo dives on top into guard.
Moo looking to pass the guard.
Gunn working for a triangle but Moo defends it easily.
Moo stops Gunn from standing up.
Moo wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
Moo wants to pass the guard but Gunn is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moo throws an elbow that misses. Gunn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moo's guard. Nice move by Gunn!
Moo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunn is one step ahead there.
Moo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunn landing some decent shots from guard.
Gunn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gunn is looking to take a break and control but Moo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moo regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moo has hold of Gunn's hands but Gunn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Gunn connects with a nice short shot to Moo's temple.
Moo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunn is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moo is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaice Gunn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Gunn lands with a hook. Moo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunn as he avoids it easily.
Moo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gunn's waist but Gunn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moo off to one side.
Kaice Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Moo.
Gunn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunn wants it to stay on the feet.
Moo moves out of range as Gunn throws a body kick.
Gunn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gunn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Moo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gunn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gunn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gunn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunn grinds an elbow into Moo's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gunn's guard! Nice work there by Moo!
Gunn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moo is aware though and is defending well.
Moo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gunn looking to control.
Moo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moo passes into half guard.
Moo is working for a kimura but Gunn is defending it quite comfortably.
Gunn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Moo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gunn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikey Moo!
A very excited looking Mikey Moo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cao Cao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cao is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cao Cao. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cao Cao!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar dives in and grabs Cao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cao pushes down on Edgar's head and hops out.
Edgar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cao, pushing him back against the cage.
Cao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edgar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
I was talking to Edgar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edgar is defending well for now.
Edgar tries for a takedown but Cao manages to get underhooks.
Edgar is trying to drag Cao to the mat but Cao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cao utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edgar moves into range and clinches up with Cao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edgar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cao missing with knees to the body.
Edgar tightens his grip and picks Cao up, before dumping him to the ground. Cao manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cao wants to stand but Edgar is controlling the position.
Edgar tries to free his leg and advance position but Cao is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edgar looking to sit in guard and control but Cao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Edgar looking for a guillotine here but Cao defends easily.
Cao preventing the sweep.
Edgar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edgar wants to sweep here but Cao controlling him for the moment.
Edgar looking for a guillotine here but Cao defends easily.
Edgar trying to keep a closed guard but Cao is proving a slippery customer.
Cao wants to stand but Edgar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cao won't allow Edgar to sweep him here.
Edgar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cao's guard.
Edgar wants to pass the guard but Cao is keeping the position.
Cao is looking to stand up but Edgar isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cao keeping moving, preventing Edgar from controlling successfully.
Edgar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edgar trying to control the action but Cao is working from the bottom.
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 Frankie Edgar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Edgar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cao clinches with his opponent.
Cao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edgar avoids it.
Edgar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cao throws a punch but it's blocked by Edgar.
Cao slowing the pace effectively.
Cao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Edgar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cao can turn it around.
Cao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edgar avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edgar avoids it.
Edgar blocking some punches.
Edgar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edgar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar trying to control but Cao is working from the bottom.
Edgar wants to pass the guard but Cao is keeping the position.
Edgar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edgar trying to control the position but Cao is working away.
Edgar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cao!
Edgar moves to the back.
Edgar looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is looking to control Cao but Cao is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Frankie Edgar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edgar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Edgar looking for the choke from the back.
Edgar working for the choke.
Edgar working for the choke.
Edgar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar looking for the choke but no joy.
Edgar wants to control the position but Cao frees himself and scrambles - Edgar manages to regain control in side control.
The referee asks Edgar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Edgar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Edgar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edgar tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edgar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cao is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Edgar advances to mount.
Edgar trying to control but Cao is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edgar fails to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cao throws a looping overhand right but Edgar ducks down to avoid it.
Cao moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edgar.
Edgar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cao tries to land knees in the clinch but Edgar avoids the damage to the body.
Edgar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cao missing with knees to the body.
Cao Cao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edgar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Cao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cao slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edgar blocking some punches.
Edgar leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Cao.
Edgar blocks an uppercut.
Edgar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cao utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edgar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cao has a couple of punches blocked by Edgar.
Edgar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cao has him pressed against the cage.
Cao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cao tries to land knees in the clinch but Edgar avoids the damage to the body.
Cao working aggressively here.
Cao lands with a light punch inside.
Edgar blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cao throws a head punch that misses.
Cao tries a body shot but Edgar blocks it.
Cao tries to work over Edgar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cao has Edgar pressed against the cage.
Cao lands an uppercut.
Cao Cao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cao missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cao.
Edgar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cao walks away with a smile on his face. Edgar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cao is looking to clinch.
Edgar slips a jab and a cross from Cao.
Cao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edgar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cao digs a right hand into Edgar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edgar's gas tank.
Edgar avoiding damage as Cao throws knees to the body.
Cao missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edgar avoids it.
Cao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Frankie Edgar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice left hand lands by Cao.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao Cao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edgar 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Vimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn has chosen Muay Thai fight music as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
26 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Vimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 30 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Vimes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a low kick as Vimes jumps back.
Vimes throws the kick towards the body but Chaowanungkarn avoids it.
Vimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vimes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vimes digs a good body shot into Chaowanungkarn's ribs.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with low kicks.
Vimes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a low kick.
Vimes scores with a three punch combo!
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice shot that snaps Vimes's head back.
Chaowanungkarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vimes looks to land a body kick but Chaowanungkarn moved away.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a low kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Vimes checks it.
Vimes avoids a kick to the body.
Vimes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chaowanungkarn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chaowanungkarn. Vimes shrugs it off though.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Vimes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vimes moves out of range of the body kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Vimes sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Vimes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chaowanungkarn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chaowanungkarn throws a sloppy head kick and Vimes moves out of range easily.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Vimes moved away.
Chaowanungkarn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vimes looks to land a right hand but Chaowanungkarn moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Chaowanungkarn.
Vimes punishes Chaowanungkarn's body with a nice straight punch.
Vimes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaowanungkarn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vimes scoring well with a low kick there.
Vimes moves out of range as Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick.
Vimes throws a looping overhand right but Chaowanungkarn ducks down to avoid it.
Vimes misses with a body shot.
Vimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaowanungkarn is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vimes scores with a jab.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Vimes moved away.
The crowd cheers as Vimes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chaowanungkarn doesn't seem phased though.
Vimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaowanungkarn.
A leg kick checked by Vimes.
Vimes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chaowanungkarn misses the shot to the body.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Vimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chaowanungkarn ducks right into an uppercut from Vimes.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick that misses.
Vimes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vimes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Chaowanungkarn looks to move away, Vimes throws a big counter combo bu Chaowanungkarn just gets out of the way.
Vimes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vimes checks a low kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Vimes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chaowanungkarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chaowanungkarn wants to slow Vimes down by chopping away at his legs.
Vimes checks a low kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Vimes gets tackled into the cage by Chaowanungkarn. Chaowanungkarn maintains the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Vimes controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land knees in the clinch but Vimes avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Vimes on the inside.
Vimes presses Chaowanungkarn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vimes avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
Vimes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chaowanungkarn backwards.
Chaowanungkarn missing with knees to the body.
Vimes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vimes breaks the clinch.
Vimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick from Chaowanungkarn lands but Vimes takes it in his stride.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a low kick.
Vimes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Vimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Vimes misses its target.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chaowanungkarn drops his hands momentarily and Vimes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vimes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hook to the side of Vimes's head but Vimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chaowanungkarn. That's going to slow Vimes down.
Vimes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chaowanungkarns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chaowanungkarn is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vimes lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Chaowanungkarn is looking to close the distance but Vimes sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Chaowanungkarn crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Chaowanungkarn is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Samuel Vimes!
Samuel Vimes gave a mention to Hilo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trent Cotchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yauch has chosen Fight For Your Right To Party as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trent Cotchin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Yauch!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yauch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cotchin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cotchin scores with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Cotchin's head coaches at Breakdown Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cotchin walks into a left hand.
Yauch takes one to the chin there.
Cotchin moves into the clinch successfully.
Cotchin misses with a body punch.
Yauch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yauch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yauch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cotchin blocking some punches.
Cotchin tries to throw a body punch but Yauch avoids it by throwing Cotchin back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yauch.
It looks like Trent Cotchin has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yauch.
Yauch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Yauch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yauch prevents a body shot from Cotchin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Yauch fails to land.
Cotchin struggles to land a body shot inside as Yauch controls his hands.
Yauch blocking some punches.
Cotchin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cotchin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yauch can't fight it off and eventually Cotchin manages to take the fight to the floor. Yauch looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yauch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cotchin's guard.
Cotchin is trying to control the position but Yauch postures up.
Cotchin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cotchin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yauch controls the pace.
Cotchin wants to sweep but no luck.
Yauch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yauch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yauch trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotchin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cotchin pulls Yauch in to control the position.
Yauch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yauch passes Cotchin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yauch trying to control the pace.
Cotchin is looking for a sweep. Yauch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yauch is thwarting Cotchin's attempts to control the position.
We've been informed that Yauch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yauch prevents Cotchin from improving his position.
Yauch wants to control but Cotchin is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body kick from Yauch.
Yauch throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Cotchin.
Yauch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotchin.
Cotchin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotchin needs to keep his hands up - Yauch had a free shot at his head there.
Yauch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotchin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Cotchin. Beautiful body shot.
Cotchin avoids the body shot from Yauch.
Yauch misses with a few strikes there.
Cotchin looks to land a left hand but Yauch moved out of range nicely.
Cotchin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cotchin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yauch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yauch tries to keep at a distance but Cotchin has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotchin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cotchin manages to break the clinch.
Yauch throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Yauch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trent Cotchin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cotchin tries to clinch up.
Cotchin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yauch scores with a head kick.
Yauch throws a body punch but Cotchin moves out of range.
Yauch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yauch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cotchin walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Cotchin.
Cotchin scores with the left hand. Yauch knows he should have avoided that one.
Yauch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yauch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cotchin is looking to clinch.
Cotchin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotchin slips a straight right by Yauch.
Yauch ducks under a wild hook from Cotchin.
Cotchin connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotchin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yauch moves away.
Adam Yauch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotchin. Yauch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cotchin tries to clinch there but Yauch circles away.
Cotchin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cotchin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yauch.
Yauch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cotchin can pounce on him.
Yauch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotchin.
Cotchin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotchin scoring well with a low kick there.
Yauch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yauch delivers a nice body kick.
Yauch scores with a head kick. Cotchin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yauch throws out a powerful jab.
Cotchin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yauch defending well as Cotchin loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Cotchin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yauch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cotchin seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yauch's corner calls for a 1-2. Yauch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yauch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crunch! Yauch slams his shin into Cotchin's torso.
Yauch throws a body punch but Cotchin moves out of range.
Yauch lands a nice looking body kick.
Yauch feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cotchin sprawling to the canvas! Cotchin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yauch finish him?!
Cotchin staying out of range there.
Cotchin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cotchin scores with a jab.
Yauch misses with a straight right.
Yauch misses with the combination.
Cotchin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yauch throws a combination that misses
letting Cotchin counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotchin stuns Yauch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cotchin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cotchin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam Yauch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotchin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cotchin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yauch counters with a three punch combo that has Cotchin backing up. Cotchin nods at Yauch to acknowledge the strikes.
Cotchin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yauch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotchin stuns Yauch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Yauch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cotchin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yauch manages to avoid it.
Cotchin swings for the body but Yauch moves out of range.
Yauch blocks a jab.
Yauch misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotchin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Cotchin misses
and Yauch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotchin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yauch throws out the jab.
Cotchin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yauch. That's going to slow Cotchin down.
Yauch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cotchin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yauch.
Yauch lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotchin cracks Yauch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cotchin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cotchin instigates a clinch.
Cotchin lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yauch.
Yauch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cotchin looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Yauch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trent Cotchin's cut.
That's time! Cotchin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Yauch swats away the attempt to clinch by Cotchin.
Yauch throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotchin.
Cotchin cracks Yauch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yauch scores with a shot to the body.
Cotchin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Yauch.
Yauch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotchin was well out of range. Poor timing from Yauch.
Yauch misses with a few strikes there.
Yauch swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotchin. Yauch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yauch misses with a wild body shot.
Cotchin slips under a jab from Yauch.
Yauch walks into a straight right hand from Cotchin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Cotchin.
Cotchin slips a jab and a cross from Yauch.
Cotchin just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Cotchin misses its intended target.
Yauch throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotchin.
Cotchin misses with a wild body shot.
Cotchin cracks the inside of Yauch's front leg.
Yauch throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yauch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotchin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cotchin misses with a body punch.
Yauch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trent Cotchin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotchin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yauch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yauch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotchin scores with a hook to the body.
Cotchin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cotchin lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yauch cracks Cotchin with a nice body shot.
Yauch throws an elbow but it misses.
Cotchin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotchin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yauch's efforts to push away.
Yauch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotchin throws a punch but it's blocked by Yauch.
Cotchin misses with a punch to the body.
Yauch is struggling to control the position.
Cotchin can't find room to land a body shot as Yauch controls the action.
Yauch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yauch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cotchin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotchin works on Yauch's body with a couple of short punches.
Cotchin can't find room to land a body shot as Yauch controls the action.
Cotchin misses with a punch to the body.
Cotchin tries a body shot but Yauch blocks it.
Cotchin misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yauch manages to break the clinch.
Cotchin throws out a leg kick but Yauch moves out of range and Cotchin only half commits.
Yauch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cotchin with a body shot.
Yauch throws a head kick that misses.
Cotchin lands a nice shot to the body.
Yauch misses the body punch
and Cotchin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cotchin connects with a body shot that sends Yauch's belly button to the back.
Cotchin defending well as Yauch loads up on a big left hand.
Cotchin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yauch throws a big shot that misses.
Cotchin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yauch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cotchin misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Cotchin - just one landing.
Cotchin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Cotchin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yauch 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Yauch!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Yauch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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