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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neal Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eon Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Neal Erickson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Neal Erickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eon Kane!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erickson dives in and grabs Kane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes down on Erickson's head and hops out.
Erickson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Erickson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Erickson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Erickson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Erickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane has Erickson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Erickson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kane should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Erickson tries to pull guard but Kane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neal Erickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erickson has a takedown stuffed.
We've been hearing reports that Erickson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Erickson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kane defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kane but Kane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Erickson is out of range.
Kane throws a wild body kick that Erickson sees coming a mile off.
Erickson tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
Erickson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erickson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane slaps away a takedown attempt from Erickson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kane counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Erickson tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
Erickson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Erickson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Erickson wants a takedown.
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Erickson.
Kane wants to slow Erickson down by chopping away at his legs.
Erickson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Erickson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erickson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Erickson blocks an uppercut.
Erickson jumps guard but Kane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Erickson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kane pulls guard effortlessly.
Erickson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Erickson wants to stand but Kane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane pulls Erickson in to control the position.
Erickson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Erickson wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Erickson controls the pace.
Erickson preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erickson wanted to stand there but Kane had control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eon Kane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Erickson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erickson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Erickson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kane has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Erickson is on him like a limpet, forcing Kane back against the cage.
Erickson has Kane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Erickson letting Kane take a breather here.
Erickson is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Erickson into the cage.
Kane gets control of Erickson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Erickson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Erickson throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
Erickson wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Erickson works over Kane with some ground and pound from guard.
Kane trying to control the position.
Eon Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erickson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Erickson darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kane has eaten all the pies!
Kane has Erickson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Erickson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Erickson breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Erickson!
Erickson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kane on his heels. He'll look to pass Kane's guard now, I'm sure.
Erickson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erickson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Erickson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Erickson wants to stand but Kane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Erickson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Erickson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kane circles away.
Erickson tries to clinch up.
Kane replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Erickson blocks it well.
Erickson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erickson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erickson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
Erickson misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Kane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erickson shoots in but Kane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Erickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erickson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kane if he has to take too many more of those.
Kane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erickson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Neal Erickson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Erickson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Erickson somewhat.
Erickson closes the distance and clinches up with Kane, looking for a takedown. Erickson pushes Kane against the cage but Kane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Erickson feints and as Kane raises his hands in defense, Erickson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kane has his feet on Erickson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Eon Kane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erickson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane has closed the distance and engaged Erickson in a clinch.
Kane is pushing Erickson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Erickson has had enough of the clinch but Kane keeps him there for the moment.
Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane stalling the fight.
Erickson has had enough of the clinch but Kane keeps him there for the moment.
Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Erickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane jumps guard but Erickson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kane working hard to break the clinch.
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erickson can't get the takedown.
Kane stops a takedown attempt from Erickson.
Erickson lands a nice shot to the body.
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.
Erickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kane as he avoids it easily.
Erickson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but Erickson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane with a poor takedown
and Erickson counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Eon Kane has been cut.
Erickson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kane circles away.
Erickson throws a head kick that misses.
Erickson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Erickson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Erickson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erickson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Erickson is looking to stand up but Kane won't let him.
Erickson trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Erickson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Erickson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kane is fending him off so far but Erickson persists. Nope, Kane circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Erickson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erickson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Erickson looks for a takedown but Kane sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Neal Erickson.
I think Erickson 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eon Kane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Finisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Wills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wills has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Frank Finisher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Finisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Wills!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finisher defends it nicely.
Finisher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finisher drops Wills with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wills looks back up at him and smiles so Finisher waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wills is rocked!
Wills is looking to clinch but Finisher is avoiding it.
Wills is still on wobbly legs! Can Finisher finish him?
Some wild striking there from Finisher.
Wills seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wills shoots in for a takedown but Finisher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Finisher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finisher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finisher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wills slips a jab and a cross from Finisher.
Wills tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finisher looks to land a combination but Wills avoids it well.
Wills is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Finisher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Finisher does no damage.
Frank Finisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills checks a leg kick nicely.
Finisher drops Wills with a beautiful combination! Wills stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Finisher is looking for the KO!
Wills ducks under a wild hook from Finisher.
Finisher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frank Finisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Wills.
Finisher gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wills struggling a bit here.
Wills seems a little lost for a moment, as Finisher dominates the positioning.
Finisher stands up and beckons Wills to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Finisher. Those never looked like landing.
Wills darts in trying to clinch
and Finisher counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wills! Finisher lets Wills back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills tries for a takedown but Finisher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wills rushes Finisher and presses him up against the cage.
Wills is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Finisher is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Wills fails to land.
Finisher breaks the clinch.
Wills tries to sprawl but Finisher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wills manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Finisher lands a jab to Wills's midsection.
Wills looks winded!
Nice cross by Finisher.
Finisher slaps away a takedown attempt from Wills, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wills walks into a straight right hand from Finisher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finisher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wills moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wills tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finisher swivels and escapes.
Finisher plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Wills to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Wills just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Finisher!
Frank Finisher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Joe Wills stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well Try Better Next Time'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kasak Kusuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jumbo Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mills is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Daniel Cormier - 'All About That Cake'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kasak Kusuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jumbo Mills!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills fails to land the takedown.
Kusuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mills gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kusuk wants to slow Mills down by chopping away at his legs.
As Kusuk backs off Mills throws a huge counter combo but Kusuk manages to avoid it all.
Kasak Kusuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusuk lands with a hook. Mills tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kusuk, as that shot connected.
Mills takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kusuk throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.
Kusuk gets tackled into the cage by Mills. Mills maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kusuk smiles and moves away.
Kusuk throws a combination. Mills tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mills checks a leg kick nicely.
Mills is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusuk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kusuk lands a right hook to the body.
Kusuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Mills.
Kusuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mills doesn't seem bothered though.
Kusuk misses with a leg kick.
Mills throws a counter combo.
Mills takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mills moves out of range of the leg kick from Kusuk.
Kusuk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mills is out of range and Kusuk settles back down.
Kusuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mills. That did some damage!
Kusuk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mills on the side of the head.
Kusuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mills.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk misses with a body kick.
Mills lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mills takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kusuk looks to land a combination but Mills avoids it well.
Kusuk misses with a two punch combination.
Mills blocks a low kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mills checks a leg kick.
Mills checks a leg kick.
Mills is looking for the big counter here.
Kusuk throws a solid leg kick but Mills takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kusuk.
Mills throws a counter combo.
Mills checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kusuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kusuk tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kusuk.
Kusuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kusuk 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk lands with a hook. Mills tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kusuk tries to bum rush Mills with a series of wild strikes but Mills uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kusuk tries a low kick but Mills avoids it.
Kasak Kusuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kusuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Mills on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kusuk throws a head kick but Mills moves out of range.
Mills is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kusuk stuffs the takedown attempt from Mills. Mills gets slowly back to his feet.
Kasak Kusuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jumbo Mills.
Kusuk cracks Mills with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mills on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mills on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kusuk. Kusuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Mills as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mills takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Kusuk. Those never looked like landing.
Kusuk scores with a jab. Mills acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Mills 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mills moves out of range of the body kick from Kusuk.
Mills tries to clinch but Kusuk moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kusuk. Mills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mills is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kusuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kusuk throws a leg kick but Mills sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mills ducks right into an uppercut from Kusuk.
Kusuk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mills is out of range and Kusuk settles back down.
Mills checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasak Kusuk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kusuk lands with a good body shot.
Kusuk scores with a nice head shot.
Kasak Kusuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Kusuk lands with a nice body kick.
Kusuk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mills back to the cage. Kusuk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kusuk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jumbo Mills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kusuk misses with a low kick.
Mills on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kusuk. Kusuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Kusuk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kusuk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Kusuk backs off Mills throws a huge counter combo but Kusuk manages to avoid it all.
Kusuk throws a leg kick but Mills moved away.
Despite the aggression on Mills's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kusuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mills can do to turn this around?
Kusuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kusuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kusuk works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Mills is just out of range.
Mills unleashes a big counter combination but Kusuk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kusuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mills.
Kusuk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mills is out of range and Kusuk settles back down.
Kusuk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kusuk scoring well with a low kick there.
Mills misses with a two punch combination.
Mills with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kusuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Kusuk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mills takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mills avoids the head kick by Kusuk.
Kusuk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mills counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Kusuk does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk throws a right and a left that Mills avoids nicely.
Mills looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kusuk scores with a jab. Mills acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mills's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kusuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kusuk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mills blocks a low kick nicely.
Kusuk throws a solid leg kick but Mills takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kusuk.
Kusuk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mills throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kusuk's waist but Kusuk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mills off to one side.
Kusuk attempts a counter takedown but Mills avoids it well and moves away.
Mills pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mills is breathing heavily.
Kusuk lands a nice hook to Mills's body. Mills takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mills walks into a left hand.
A head kick from Kusuk lands but Mills takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kusuk throws a front kick that sends Mills stumbling back into the cage.
Mills has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kusuk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mills on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kusuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kusuk throws a series of strikes that have Mills backpedaling.
Mills avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kusuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kusuk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mills's head.
Kusuk digs a good body shot into Mills's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kusuk throws a good cross that connects.
Mills fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kusuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kusuk scores with a hook to the body. Mills takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kusuk thumps Mills with a low kick.
Kusuk digs a good hook to Mills's body.
Kusuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mills at a distance.
Kusuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kusuk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kusuk throws a chopping leg kick but Mills manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mills is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills moves out of range of the body kick from Kusuk.
Mills misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasak Kusuk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Mills's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kusuk looks to land a combination. Mills sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mills shoots in but no luck this time.
Kusuk scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kusuk.
Kusuk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kusuk.
Kusuk throws a combination. Mills tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kusuk throws a low kick but Mills avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kusuk connects with a jab.
Mills throws a head kick that misses
and Kusuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kusuk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mills has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kusuk with a hook.
Mills takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mills.
Kusuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick from Kusuk lands but Mills takes it in his stride.
Kusuk connects with a high kick.
Mills is rocked!
Mills takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mills is still on wobbly legs! Can Kusuk finish him?
Kusuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mills seems to have recovered his senses.
Kusuk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kusuk avoids the head kick by Mills.
Kusuk throws a leg kick that misses.
Mills is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kusuk!
Kusuk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Mills blocks the low kick.
Jumbo Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kusuk.
Kusuk lunges at Mills with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mills's hand.
Mills takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kusuk, as that shot connected.
Kusuk misses with a low kick.
Kusuk cracks Mills with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick from Kusuk lands but Mills takes it in his stride.
Kusuk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kasak Kusuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kusuk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kusuk throws a leg kick which misses Mills's front leg but catches the back leg as Mills tries to avoid it.
Mills takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kusuk lands with an overhand left.
Kusuk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kusuk throws a chopping leg kick but Mills manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mills is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mills tries to clinch but Kusuk is having none of it.
Mills takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Mills blocks the leg kick.
Kusuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mills.
Kusuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kusuk connects with the punch.
Kusuk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Kusuk backs off Mills throws a huge counter combo but Kusuk manages to avoid it all.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kusuk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kusuk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mills's head.
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!
Kusuk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mills walks into a straight right hand from Kusuk.
Kusuk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from Kusuk.
Mills has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kusuk.
Kusuk connects with a nice looking jab.
Kusuk scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills avoids the head kick by Kusuk.
Mills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kusuk.
A right-left combo lands from Kusuk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasak Kusuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kusuk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasak Kusuk!
Kasak Kusuk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jumbo Mills had this to say: 'Not Happy'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benito Acero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benito Acero has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benito Acero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cohen, pushing him back against the cage.
Acero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cohen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Acero is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Acero.
A nice left hand lands by Acero.
Cohen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Acero has Cohen pressed against the cage.
Acero breaks from the clinch.
Cohen gets tackled into the cage by Acero. Acero maintains the clinch.
Acero scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Acero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Acero rushes Cohen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Acero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Acero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Acero - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cohen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Acero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Acero clinches up with Cohen and pushes him back against the cage.
Cohen managing to block the knees to the body from Acero.
Cohen is working for takedown but Acero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benito Acero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cohen.
Cohen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Acero walks away with a smile on his face. Cohen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cohen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acero pinned against the cage. Acero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Acero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cohen looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acero moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Acero to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Acero.
Cohen prevents a body shot from Acero.
Acero slows down the pace here.
Acero effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Acero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Acero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Acero - that landed with a thud.
Acero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cohen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Acero defends well and Cohen ends up having to push Acero into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Acero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've been informed that Cohen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Acero throws a nice looking combination but Cohen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cohen is looking for the big counter here.
Acero has closed the distance and engaged Cohen in a clinch.
Cohen is trying to pull guard but Acero has him pressed against the cage.
Acero is working Cohen over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acero lands a knee to the body.
Acero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cohen.
Acero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Acero works on Cohen's body with a couple of short punches.
Acero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cohen has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acero breaks from the clinch.
Acero closes the distance and clinches.
Acero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cohen, pushing him back against the cage.
Acero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Acero managing to block the knees to the body from Cohen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Acero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Acero instigates a clinch.
Acero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Acero crunches a lovely knee into Cohen's ribcage.
Acero manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Acero stalling the fight.
Cohen takes a shot to the head.
Acero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acero tries to clinch up but Cohen circles away and keeps his distance.
Cohen wants to counter with a clinch but Acero pushes him away.
Cohen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cohen is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cohen is still on wobbly legs! Can Acero finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Acero obliges.
Acero pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Cohen! Acero unloads with more strikes and Cohen sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benito Acero!
A very excited looking Benito Acero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaka Baring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Baring's choice of entrance music: Goyang Dumang. Jaka Baring will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaka Baring!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin needs to keep his hands up - Baring had a free shot at his head there.
Martin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baring's guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Baring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Martin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martin trying to control but Baring is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baring can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baring is pulling down on Martin's head. It's preventing any offense from Martin, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Baring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin is looking to work some ground and pound but Baring has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Baring as Martin shoots in.
Baring scores with a nice strike.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Martin has been working on his balance at The Iron Works $800 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Baring.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baring lands a high kick!
Martin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baring finds it's way round the side to connect with Martin's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baring throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Baring, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin attempts a counter takedown but Baring avoids it well and moves away.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baring defends it nicely.
Baring throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin tries to counter by clinching up but Baring breaks away and moves out of range.
Baring throws a leg kick which misses Martin's front leg but catches the back leg as Martin tries to avoid it.
Baring digs a good body shot into Martin's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baring lands a head shot.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt
and Baring counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baring.
Martin walks into a left hand.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baring scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martin is rocked!
Martin bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Baring comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Martin falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Martin was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaka Baring!
A very excited looking Jaka Baring 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Aronsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Aronsson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Aronsson.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aronsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Williams.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aronsson is looking for the big counter here.
Aronsson throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aronsson.
Aronsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aronsson scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams moves away from the strike by Aronsson.
As Aronsson looks to move away, Williams throws a big counter combo but Aronsson just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aronsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aronsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Aronsson.
Aronsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Aronsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aronsson throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams staying out of range there.
Aronsson loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aronsson.
Aronsson throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aronsson blocks a head kick by Williams.
Aronsson looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Aronsson misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aronsson to his feet.
Aronsson blocks a head kick by Williams.
Aronsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Aronsson slips a straight right by Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams slips under a jab.
Aronsson sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jacob Aronsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aronsson throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronsson dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Aronsson throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williams stands up from half guard.
Aronsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Aronsson.
Nice cross by Aronsson.
A jab from Aronsson misses.
Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Jacob Aronsson has been cut.
Aronsson misses with a leg kick
and Williams counters with a head kick. That will keep Aronsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aronsson throws out the jab.
Williams catches Aronsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aronsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips under a jab from Aronsson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aronsson.
Aronsson ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Aronsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Aronsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Williams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Aronsson misses.
Williams scores with a one two! Aronsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aronsson avoids a kick to the body.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Aronsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aronsson cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams is breathing heavily.
Aronsson lands a body shot.
Williams walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Aronsson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacob Aronsson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Arcuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Rodelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Rodelin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Arcuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Rodelin!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodelin avoids the head kick by Arcuri.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arcuri.
Rodelin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arcuri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodelin on the side of the head.
Rodelin shoots in for a takedown but Arcuri shows good takedown defense.
Rodelin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arcuri throws a body kick that misses.
Arcuri thuds his right hand into Rodelin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri scores with a punch to the head.
Arcuri scores with a hook.
Rodelin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Rodelin.
Rodelin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodelin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arcuri works over Rodelin's head and body with a nice combination.
Arcuri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arcuri throws the kick towards the body but Rodelin avoids it.
Arcuri scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodelin or perhaps it was just good defense by Arcuri, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Arcuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arcuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcuri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arcuri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodelin moves out of range of the leg kick from Arcuri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri looks to land a left hand but Rodelin moved out of range nicely.
Rodelin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri lands with a shot to the body.
Rodelin fails to land the takedown.
Rodelin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodelin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arcuri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodelin ducks right into an uppercut from Arcuri.
Arcuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Arcuri. No joy for Rodelin on that attempt.
Arcuri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodelin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodelin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arcuri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arcuri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodelin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arcuri keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rodelin content to control rather than advance.
Rodelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arcuri defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri taking some punishment here, with Rodelin in his half guard.
Rodelin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rodelin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Arcuri tries to lock up and control but Rodelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arcuri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Arcuri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arcuri throws a good cross that connects.
Arcuri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arcuri misses with a head kick.
Arcuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodelin avoids the head kick by Arcuri.
A low kick from Arcuri misses
and Rodelin counters with a series of strikes. Arcuri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodelin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arcuri sizes up Rodelin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodelin has a takedown stuffed.
Arcuri scores with a one two! Rodelin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Rodelin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arcuri on his heels. He'll look to pass Arcuri's guard now, I'm sure.
Arcuri keeping moving, preventing Rodelin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcuri pulls Rodelin in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodelin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arcuri keeping moving, preventing Rodelin from controlling successfully.
Arcuri keeping full guard, as Rodelin tries to pass.
Rodelin trying to control but Arcuri is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arcuri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arcuri is looking to land body kicks.
Arcuri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Arcuri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodelin has time to react.
Rodelin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brian Rodelin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Arcuri as Rodelin shoots in.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Rodelin.
Arcuri's corner calls for a 1-2. Arcuri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Arcuri lands a nice shot that snaps Rodelin's head back.
Arcuri connects with a nice looking jab.
Arcuri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodelin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arcuri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arcuri to score with a decent uppercut.
Phil Arcuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arcuri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arcuri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodelin misses with a takedown
and Arcuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodelin is rocked!
Rodelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Rodelin moved away.
Despite the aggression on Rodelin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arcuri connects with a jab.
Arcuri throws a head kick that misses.
Arcuri cracks Rodelin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri looks to land a left hand but Rodelin moved out of range nicely.
Arcuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodelin can do to turn this around?
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Rodelin checks it.
Rodelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arcuri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arcuri cracks Rodelin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodelin shoots in looking for a takedown. Arcuri tries to sprawl out of it but Rodelin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arcuri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arcuri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodelin checks the leg kick.
Arcuri stuffs the takedown.
Arcuri lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Arcuri dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Arcuri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodelin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arcuri avoids it really well and circles away.
Arcuri tests Rodelin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodelin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arcuri circles away.
Arcuri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodelin shoots in looking for a takedown. Arcuri tries to sprawl out of it but Rodelin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arcuri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Rodelin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodelin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Arcuri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arcuri.
Rodelin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arcuri avoids it really well and circles away.
Arcuri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodelin's head.
Rodelin is still on wobbly legs! Can Arcuri finish him?
It looks like Brian Rodelin has been cut.
Arcuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arcuri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodelin fails with the takedown.
Rodelin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arcuri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodelins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Arcuri.
Arcuri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodelin's hands.
Arcuri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arcuri stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodelin. Rodelin gets slowly back to his feet.
Arcuri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodelin seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodelin fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodelin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arcuri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arcuri, as that shot connected.
Rodelin slips under a jab from Arcuri.
Arcuri stuffs the takedown.
Arcuri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodelin on the side of the head.
Donk. Arcuri catches Rodelin right on the button with a cross.
Rodelin avoids the head kick by Arcuri.
Arcuri connects with a right hand. Rodelin shakes it off.
Arcuri lands with a right that hurts Rodelin. Rodelin looks to clinch but Arcuri throws a short knee that drops Rodelin. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Phil Arcuri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Gastador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Gracia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracia has chosen Cucurucucu Paloma as his entrance music. The key to victory for Solomon Gastador has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Solomon Gastador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Gracia!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gastador leaves Gracia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracia has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracia keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracia thuds a left hand into Gastador's body.
Gracia 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.
Gracia gets to his feet. Gastador looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gracia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracia throws a series of punches but Gastador avoids them all with ease.
Gastador seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracia. Gastador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracia throws a sloppy head kick and Gastador moves out of range easily.
Gastador is looking to counter the offense by Gracia and move into the clinch.
Gracia looks for a takedown but Gastador sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gastador manages to avoid it.
Gastador is looking to counter the offense by Gracia and move into the clinch.
Gracia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solomon Gastador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gastador is looking to clinch.
Gracia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gastador takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Luis Gracia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gastador tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracia tries to land a front kick but Gastador steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gastador circles away.
Gastador tries to counter by clinching up but Gracia breaks away and moves out of range.
Solomon Gastador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Gracia.
Gracia looks to score with a jab to the body but Gastador is just out of range.
Gracia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracia tries a low kick but Gastador avoids it.
As Gracia tries to get set, Gastador tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracia manages to avoid the attempt.
Gastador wants to clinch up but Gracia keeps it at a distance.
Gracia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gastador is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracia.
Gracia shoots in but Gastador avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gastador on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracia swats away the attempt to clinch by Gastador.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracia.
Gastador swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gastador uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracia.
As Gracia tries to get set, Gastador tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracia manages to avoid the attempt.
Gastador tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracia throws a hook but Gastador avoids it easily.
Gastador is looking to counter the offense by Gracia and move into the clinch.
Gracia misses with a hook.
Gracia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gastador is looking to counter the offense by Gracia and move into the clinch.
Gracia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gastador tries to counter by clinching up but Gracia breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracia takes a swing at Gastador's ribcage but misses.
Gracia misses with a hook.
Gracia throws a leg kick but Gastador moved away.
Gastador is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracia.
Gastador tries to clinch up.
Gracia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gastador tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracia manages to circle out of the way.
Gracia keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gastador defends it well.
A head kick by Gracia misses
and Gastador counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracia throws a head kick but Gastador moves out of range.
Gastador is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracia.
Gastador blocks a head kick by Gracia.
Gastador swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracia misses the shot to the body.
Gastador fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gastador tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Gracia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gastador moves away from the strike by Gracia.
Gastador is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracia.
Gastador tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gastador closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gastador lands an elbow that stopped Gracia in his tracks for a moment.
Gastador pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gastador tries to work over Gracia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gastador using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Gastador.
Gracia wants to take the fight to the mat but Gastador manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gastador lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Gastador.
Gracia avoids the elbow strike from Gastador, against the cage.
Gastador looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gracia is breathing heavily.
Gastador lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gastador throws an elbow but it misses.
Gastador lands a nice elbow.
Gracia avoids the elbow strike from Gastador, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Gastador has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gastador creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gastador swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gastador lands an elbow that stopped Gracia in his tracks for a moment.
Gastador misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Gastador.
It looks like Luis Gracia has been cut.
Gracia tries for a takedown but Gastador manages to get underhooks.
Gastador misses with an elbow over the top.
Gastador lands a damaging elbow.
Gracia blocks the elbow strike.
Gracia avoids the elbow strike from Gastador, against the cage.
Gastador throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gastador after a bit of a struggle.
Solomon Gastador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Gracia.
Gastador throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gastador is working Gracia over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gastador throws an elbow that misses.
Gracia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gastador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracia's defenses.
A short left from Gastador.
Gastador gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracia dodges an elbow strike from Gastador.
Nice elbow from Gastador.
Gastador lands an elbow inside that Gracia shrugs off.
Gracia is rocked!
Gastador lands a damaging elbow.
Gracia is still on wobbly legs! Can Gastador finish him?
Gastador pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gastador misses with an elbow strike.
Gracia seems to have recovered his senses.
Gastador creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracia wants a takedown but no success here.
Gastador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracia's defenses.
Gastador is leaning against Gracia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gastador misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracia tries to pull guard but Gastador forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gastador misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gastador misses with a knee strike.
Gastador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracia's defenses.
Gastador lands a nice elbow.
Gracia blocks an elbow strike.
Gracia avoids the elbow strike from Gastador, against the cage.
Gastador lands a nice elbow.
Gastador throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracia blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracia takes an elbow to the temple.
Gastador lands an elbow inside that Gracia shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracia prevents a body shot from Gastador.
Gastador prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gastador fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracia looks to score with a jab to the body but Gastador is just out of range.
Gastador tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracia feints the counter takedown.
Gastador moves out of range of the body kick from Gracia.
Gracia throws a wild body kick that Gastador sees coming a mile off.
Gracia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gastador defends it nicely.
Gastador seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gastador tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracia manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Gastador dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luis Gracia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gastador blocks the body kick.
Gastador keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gastador wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracia misses with a leg kick
and Gastador connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracia throws a head kick that misses.
Gracia tries to land a body kick
and Gastador counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracia looks for a takedown but Gastador sprawls well.
As Gracia tries to get set, Gastador tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracia manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracia misses with a body kick.
Gastador tries to counter by clinching up but Gracia breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracia misses with a shot to the body
and Gastador counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracia throws a body shot but no joy.
Gastador stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracia. Gracia gets slowly back to his feet.
Gastador is looking to counter the offense by Gracia and move into the clinch.
Gracia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gastador looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gastador ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gastador tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracia manages to circle out of the way.
Gastador blocks a head kick by Gracia.
Gracia throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Gastador.
Gastador wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gastador tries to clinch but Gracia is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gastador takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gastador tries to counter by clinching up but Gracia breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gastador as he jumps to the side.
Gastador tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracia manages to circle out of the way.
Solomon Gastador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Gracia.
Gastador fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracia misses with a takedown attempt - Gastador sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gastador tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracia manages to circle out of the way.
Gracia misses with a head kick.
Gracia tries a head kick but it misses.
Gastador fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracia with the counter takedown but Gastador avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gastador as Gracia shoots in.
Gastador seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracia misses with a hook. Gastador ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gastador tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracia gets a takedown into half guard.
Gastador tries to kick Gracia off but Gracia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gastador is refusing to be controlled, as Gracia sits in half guard.
Gastador is trying to stand back up but Gracia is controlling him
Gastador trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gastador might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracia is looking for a kimura but Gastador is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracia to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracia lands a nice short elbow.
Gracia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gastador sees it coming and defends easily.
Gastador is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracia wants to work for an arm triangle but Gastador is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gastador is trying to stand.
Gastador has hold of Gracia's hands but Gracia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gastador tries to kick Gracia off but Gracia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gastador looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracia looks for the body kick but Gastador saw that one coming.
Gastador tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracia manages to circle out of the way.
No joy there for Gracia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gastador wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Gracia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracia 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Coyoca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem feat. Nate Dogg - Till I Collapse. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Allan Coyoca!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Coyoca counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Coyoca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Coyoca landing with the ground and pound.
Coyoca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coyoca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coyoca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyoca landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coyoca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coyoca is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Coyoca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coyoca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coyoca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyoca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coyoca is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coyoca wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Coyoca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coyoca throws a big elbow that misses.
Coyoca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coyoca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coyoca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coyoca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coyoca landing with the ground and pound.
Coyoca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coyoca tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Coyoca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coyoca connects with a couple of short punches.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Coyoca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coyoca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coyoca tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Coyoca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coyoca with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coyoca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
Coyoca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coyoca is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coyoca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca throws a big elbow that misses.
Coyoca scoring with some ground and pound.
Coyoca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coyoca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coyoca postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Coyoca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coyoca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coyoca lands a couple of elbows.
Coyoca sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Coyoca lands with a punch from half guard.
Coyoca drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Coyoca is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coyoca.
Coyoca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is in trouble now - Coyoca has advanced to mount!
Lee is in a horrible position here. Coyoca smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coyoca looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Coyoca postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lee in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lee to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allan Coyoca!
Jason Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'Just one of those days, I guess. Back to the gym, and I'll see you guys soon!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fong Say Yuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vain Celasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celasquez has chosen Kid Frost - La Raza as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fong Say Yuk has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fong Say Yuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vain Celasquez!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Say Yuk looks to throw the jab but Celasquez is out of range.
Celasquez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Say Yuk's guard.
Celasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Celasquez with a nice head shot there.
Celasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Say Yuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Say Yuk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Celasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Celasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Celasquez is pushing down on Say Yuk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Say Yuk is fighting to maintain full guard but Celasquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Celasquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Celasquez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Celasquez looking to ground and pound but Say Yuk is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Celasquez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Celasquez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Say Yuk's face.
It looks like Fong Say Yuk has been cut.
BOOM! Celasquez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Celasquez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Celasquez postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Say Yuk is out cold - huge knockout for Celasquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vain Celasquez!
An out of breath Vain Celasquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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