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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefano Dufinbeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dufinbeger comes to the cage accompanied by Steppin Stone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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247 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefano Dufinbeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike McCallum!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCallum advances to full mount.
Dufinbeger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dufinbeger is working hard here to advance position.
McCallum looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dufinbeger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCallum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dufinbeger defending well though.
McCallum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCallum throwing shots but Dufinbeger is blocking nicely.
Dufinbeger wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum is stalling here. Dufinbeger is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McCallum seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dufinbeger has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McCallum is looking for a sweep.
Dufinbeger is looking to take a break and control but McCallum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCallum is trying to improve his position.
Dufinbeger tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dufinbeger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dufinbeger lands a big head kick that sends McCallum tumbling to the mat! Dufinbeger takes a step backwards and waves McCallum back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mike McCallum has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCallum shoots in but no luck this time.
Dufinbeger misses with a body shot.
Dufinbeger connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt McCallum! He's out on his feet! Dufinbeger rushes in and drops McCallum with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stefano Dufinbeger!
Stefano Dufinbeger really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pirates Powder logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emong Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvacion comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Canthropus has chosen Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine as his entrance music. Pithe Canthropus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Emong Salvacion's chin.
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
38 - 34 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Emong Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 34 - 2, fighting out of London, Pithe Canthropus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvacion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canthropus.
Salvacion connects with the punch.
Salvacion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salvacion loads up on a big right hand but Canthropus slips the punch.
Canthropus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Salvacion is able to avoid easily.
Salvacion's corner calls for a 1-2. Salvacion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Canthropus cracks a nice hook into Salvacion's ribs.
Canthropus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvacion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canthropus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salvacion at a distance.
Salvacion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canthropus's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salvacion sprawls well. Salvacion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Canthropus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salvacion's waist but Salvacion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canthropus off to one side.
Emong Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pithe Canthropus.
Canthropus throws a lazy body kick
and Salvacion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canthropus scores with a shot to the body.
Salvacion blocks a low kick nicely.
As Canthropus looks to move away, Salvacion throws a big counter combo but Canthropus just gets out of the way.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvacion misses with a combination
and Canthropus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salvacion's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvacion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salvacion has control of Canthropus's left arm, preventing Canthropus from doing any damage.
Canthropus stopping the sweep attempt from Salvacion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus throwing strikes but missing.
Canthropus tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvacion is retaining full guard.
Salvacion wants to sweep here but Canthropus controlling him for the moment.
Salvacion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canthropus.
Canthropus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Canthropus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salvacion counters with a left to the body.
Canthropus throws a sloppy head kick and Salvacion moves out of range easily.
Salvacion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canthropus.
Emong Salvacion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canthropus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Canthropus misses with a hook
and Salvacion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canthropus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Canthropus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salvacion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salvacion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salvacion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Salvacion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salvacion moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canthropus. That's going to slow Salvacion down.
Salvacion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canthropus.
Canthropus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Canthropus showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvacion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Salvacion is trying to get back to full guard.
Canthropus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Canthropus is trying to work for a kimura but Salvacion is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Emong Salvacion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Salvacion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Canthropus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Oooooh!!! Salvacion has knocked Canthropus down with a huge combo! Salvacion steps away and waves a wobbly Canthropus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Canthropus is rocked!
It looks like Pithe Canthropus has been cut.
Canthropus misses with a body punch
and Salvacion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Canthropus is still on wobbly legs! Can Salvacion finish him?
Canthropus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salvacion throws a big counter combination but Canthropus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Canthropus seems to have recovered his senses.
Salvacion throws a series of punches but Canthropus avoids them all with ease.
Salvacion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canthropus.
Canthropus connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus fails with a takedown attempt.
Emong Salvacion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Canthropus connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salvacion to the mat! Salvacion manages to get full guard.
Canthropus tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvacion is retaining full guard.
Salvacion is controlling Canthropus's posture.
Salvacion continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Salvacion has his hands on Canthropus's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Canthropus throws the kick towards the body but Salvacion avoids it.
Canthropus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Canthropus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canthropus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salvacion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salvacion tries to bum rush Canthropus with a series of wild strikes but Canthropus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emong Salvacion is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Canthropus misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvacion pinned against the cage. Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvacion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Emong Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pithe Canthropus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion looks to score with a jab to the body but Canthropus is just out of range.
Canthropus misses with a lunging right hand
letting Salvacion counter with a right hand.
Salvacion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Canthropus.
Salvacion went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Salvacion throws out a powerful jab.
Canthropus misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Canthropus misses.
Salvacion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salvacion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Canthropus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvacion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Canthropus is breathing heavily.
Canthropus has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canthropus.
Canthropus shoots in looking for a takedown but Salvacion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Canthropus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salvacion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Salvacion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canthropus manages to avoid it.
It looks like Salvacion has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Salvacion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canthropus throws a wild body kick that Salvacion sees coming a mile off.
Salvacion swings for the body but Canthropus moves out of range.
Canthropus throws a big shot that misses.
Canthropus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salvacion was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus.
A thudding body kick lands there by Canthropus!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvacion's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Salvacion duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emong Salvacion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pithe Canthropus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Salvacion misses with a few strikes there.
And Canthropus tries to counter it with a takedown but Salvacion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Canthropus throws a lazy head kick
and Salvacion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canthropus lands with a nice body punch.
Canthropus shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Canthropus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salvacion sprawls well. Salvacion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Canthropus gets slowly back to his feet.
Canthropus thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emong Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pithe Canthropus.
Canthropus tries for a takedown but Salvacion circles away easily
and Salvacion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion slips under a jab from Canthropus.
Canthropus throws a leg kick but Salvacion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Salvacion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canthropus.
Salvacion is looking for a counter combo.
Salvacion blocks a head kick by Canthropus.
As Canthropus looks to move away, Salvacion throws a big counter combo but Canthropus just gets out of the way.
Canthropus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canthropus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salvacion doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Canthropus. Those never looked like landing.
Salvacion is looking for a counter combo.
Canthropus misses with a hook. Salvacion ducked under it nicely.
Salvacion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canthropus misses with a combination
and Salvacion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Canthropus misses with a right hand
and Salvacion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canthropus pushes Salvacion away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus misses with a left hand
and Salvacion counters with a straight right hand.
Canthropus shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion throws a series of punches but Canthropus moves out of range.
Canthropus fails with the takedown.
Salvacion throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canthropus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Canthropus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salvacion throws a nice looking combination but Canthropus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salvacion throws a series of punches but Canthropus avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Canthropus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Canthropus somewhat.
As Canthropus looks to move away, Salvacion throws a big counter combo but Canthropus just gets out of the way.
Canthropus misses the jab.
Salvacion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pithe Canthropus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canthropus misses with a kick to the body
and Salvacion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Canthropus tries for a takedown but Salvacion circles away easily
enabling Salvacion to counter with a crisp jab.
Canthropus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Canthropus misses with an uppercut
and Salvacion comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Canthropus stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Salvacion is on him like rabid pit bull! Canthropus slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emong Salvacion!
Emong Salvacion took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you so much to the fans, my family, this is it. I'm done and I'm going out with a grateful heart thank you so much guys!'.
Pithe Canthropus was interviewed post fight and said 'Crap. I lost. That sucks.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davy Vosne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davy Vosne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nicky Lowe's chin.
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181 lbs
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183 lbs
18 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Davy Vosne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicky Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lowe.
Lowe misses with a looping left.
Vosne tries to counter with a takedown but Lowe is quick to defend against it.
Vosne swinging wildly here.
Vosne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vosne closes the distance and clinches.
Vosne has Lowe pushed against the cage.
Lowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Vosne is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe lands a really nice looking cross but Vosne seems unphased.
Vosne throws a body punch but Lowe moves out of range.
Lowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Lowe. Beautiful body shot.
Lowe staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowe throws a jab when Vosne was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vosne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lowe on the side of the head.
Vosne slips a jab from Lowe.
Vosne appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lowe slaps away a takedown attempt from Vosne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vosne tries to clinch up but Lowe circles away and keeps his distance.
Lowe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vosne scores with a punch to the head.
Vosne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lowe on the side of the head.
Lowe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vosne digs a good body shot into Lowe's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Vosne. That snapped Lowe's head back.
Lowe throws the kick towards the body but Vosne avoids it.
Lowe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vosne misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vosne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lowe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vosne throws a jab but it's blocked by Lowe.
Nice uppercut there from Vosne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vosne ducks under a wild hook from Lowe.
Vosne misses with a hook.
Vosne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vosne lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Vosne misses its intended target.
Vosne misses with an uppercut. Lowe saw that one coming.
Lowe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lowe moves away from the strike by Vosne.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lowe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vosne can't do much from the bottom here.
Vosne tries to improve position but can't.
Lowe tries to score with some ground and pound. Vosne controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vosne managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lowe.
Lowe staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vosne managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lowe.
Vosne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vosne won't allow Lowe to pass to mount.
Lowe is still trying to improve position.
Vosne is pressing down on Lowe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vosne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lowe is one step ahead there.
Vosne has control of Lowe's left arm, preventing Lowe from doing any damage.
Vosne controls Lowe momentarily but Lowe frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lowe slips nicely into half guard.
Vosne trying to control here.
Lowe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vosne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vosne wants to sweep but no luck.
Vosne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lowe scoring with some ground and pound.
Lowe pushing down on Vosne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lowe thows a huge punch but Vosne dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicky Lowe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lowe throws a shot from downtown. Vosne moves away and avoids it.
Lowe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Vosne.
Vosne lands a really nice looking cross but Lowe seems unphased.
Lowe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davy Vosne is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lowe.
Lowe throws the left hand but Vosne avoids the punch easily.
Vosne scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vosne throws out the jab.
Lowe lands a nice looking body shot.
Lowe feints a jab promting Vosne to slip. Lowe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vosne slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lowe feints a jab promting Vosne to slip. Lowe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vosne slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe misses with a double jab.
Vosne defending well as Lowe loads up on a big left hand.
Vosne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vosne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lowe.
Vosne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vosne wants to improve his position but Lowe is controlling well.
Vosne actively working from the bottom here.
Vosne is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe is trying to control the action in half guard but Vosne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lowe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nicky Lowe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lowe wants to take a breather but Vosne is having none of it.
Vosne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vosne is looking for a triangle but Lowe pushes his legs off easily.
Vosne is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lowe has his hands clasped together but Vosne extends and breaks Lowe's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vosne.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davy Vosne!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Whitecoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitecoat's entrance music is Seven Nation Army. A fine choice. Scott has chosen Wildboy as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
27 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Whitecoat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Scott!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Whitecoat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whitecoat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whitecoat lands with a cross.
Whitecoat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Whitecoat gets a double leg takedown into Scott's guard.
Whitecoat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitecoat has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Whitecoat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whitecoat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scott wants to get back to his feet but Whitecoat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Scott has his foot on Whitecoat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitecoat works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitecoat scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitecoat throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitecoat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitecoat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitecoat scoring with some ground and pound.
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whitecoat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitecoat has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Whitecoat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whitecoat throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
Whitecoat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitecoat defends it easily.
Scott has his foot on Whitecoat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitecoat works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitecoat landing some decent shots from guard.
Scott has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Whitecoat is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Scott.
Whitecoat throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whitecoat is working Scott over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Whitecoat's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Scott dodges the ground and pound from Whitecoat.
Scott is working to avoid the ground and pound but Whitecoat connects with a decent elbow.
Whitecoat lands a decent elbow from side control.
That has opened up Maximus Scott's cut even more.
Scott taking a bit of punishment here - Whitecoat scoring with strikes.
The cut above Maximus Scott's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Whitecoat's best efforts.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Whitecoat has control of the leg.
Whitecoat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Whitecoat has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whitecoat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whitecoat's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Scott working for a choke but Whitecoat is defending well.
We've been informed that Scott has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Well, with Scott on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Whitecoat is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitecoat fending off the submission attempt from Scott.
Whitecoat is trying to break free.
Scott avoiding Whitecoat 's attempts to control his hands.
Scott controlling well, preventing Whitecoat from escaping the position.
Whitecoat breaks Scott's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Whitecoat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Whitecoat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
That's time! Whitecoat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitecoat throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitecoat, which made it look bad.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Whitecoat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Whitecoat cracks Scott with a good jab.
Whitecoat jabs Scott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whitecoat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Axel Whitecoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Scott.
Whitecoat takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Whitecoat throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Scott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitecoat tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitecoat to the ground. Whitecoat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whitecoat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab lands there for Whitecoat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitecoat digs a good hook to Scott's body.
Whitecoat misses the shot to the body.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown but Whitecoat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scott fails with the takedown.
Whitecoat lands with a straight right. Scott didn't see that one coming.
Whitecoat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maximus Scott's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Whitecoat works Scott's body with a nice hook.
Whitecoat instigates a clinch.
Whitecoat controlling the action here for a moment.
Whitecoat gets underhooks to prevent Scott's takedown attempt.
Whitecoat leaning his opponent against the cage.
Whitecoat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whitecoat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Whitecoat.
Scott is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Axel Whitecoat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitecoat controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Whitecoat looking to control.
Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scott postures up in Whitecoat's guard and throws a big left but Whitecoat blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
Whitecoat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Scott looking for a guillotine here but Whitecoat defends easily.
Whitecoat working some strikes from top position.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitecoat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitecoat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitecoat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maximus Scott's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Axel Whitecoat!
Axel Whitecoat made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'That's four victims in a row now...I will fight whomever BFT puts in front of me next. Aussie Aussie Aussie!!! Oi Oi Oi!!!'.
Maximus Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jase Newson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski's entrance music is Sting Of The Bumblebee. A fine choice. Janek Kochanowski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jase Newson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newson throws a solid leg kick but Kochanowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newson.
It looked like Kochanowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kochanowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newson wants to slow Kochanowski down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Kochanowski.
Newson throws out a loose jab but Kochanowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Newson - that will leave a mark!
Newson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kochanowski.
A slow jab from Newson misses its intended target.
Kochanowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newson circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Newson misses.
Newson digs a good body shot into Kochanowski's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kochanowski missing with knees to the body.
Kochanowski stalls.
Kochanowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kochanowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Newson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newson pushes Kochanowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newson thumps Kochanowski with a low kick.
Newson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kochanowski.
Newson misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Newson.
Newson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kochanowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** in the buildup to the fight.
Newson throws out a leg kick but Kochanowski moves out of range and Newson only half commits.
Kochanowski throws a wild body kick that Newson sees coming a mile off.
Newson delivers a nice body kick.
Kochanowski throws a leg kick
and Newson counters with a nice leg kick.
Newson looks to land a right hand but Kochanowski moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kochanowski is looking to counter the offense by Newson and move into the clinch.
Janek Kochanowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kochanowski counters with a straight right hand.
Kochanowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Newson tries to sprawl out of it but Kochanowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Newson tries a low kick but Kochanowski avoids it.
Kochanowski misses with a straight left.
A jab from Newson does it's job there.
Kochanowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Kochanowski misses.
Kochanowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Newson.
Newson swings for the body but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Newson works the jab nicely.
Newson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Newson blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kochanowski.
Newson digs a good body shot into Kochanowski's ribs.
Newson tries a low kick but Kochanowski avoids it.
Newson throws a body punch but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Newson throws the left hand but Kochanowski avoids the punch easily.
Newson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kochanowski scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Newson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newson slips a jab and a cross from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Newson slips under a jab.
Kochanowski staying out of range there.
Kochanowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Newson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kochanowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kochanowski lands with a cross.
Newson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kochanowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Newson throws an off balance right hand
and Kochanowski counters with a one-two to the body.
Newson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that misses
and Newson counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jase Newson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Newson cracks Kochanowski with a good jab.
Nice body kick from Newson.
Newson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Newson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kochanowski.
Kochanowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Newson counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Kochanowski
and Kochanowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Kochanowski misses its intended target.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newson.
Kochanowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Newson motions for Kochanowski to come forward. Newson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kochanowski misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Kochanowski tenderised Newson's leg. Newson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski clinches.
Newson digs a right hand underneath Kochanowski's ribcage. Kochanowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kochanowski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Newson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kochanowski.
Newson working aggressively here.
Kochanowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newson looks to throw the jab but Kochanowski is out of range.
Newson throws a jab when Kochanowski was well out of range.
Kochanowski slips a straight right by Newson.
Jase Newson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newson throws a looping overhand right but Kochanowski ducks down to avoid it.
Kochanowski needs to keep his hands up - Newson had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newson looks to throw the jab but Kochanowski is out of range.
Newson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newson misses with a lunging right hand
and Newson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kochanowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newson.
Crunch! Kochanowski slams his shin into Newson's torso.
A slow jab from Kochanowski misses its intended target.
Newson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kochanowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Newson.
Newson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kochanowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kochanowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newson ducks under a wild hook from Kochanowski.
Newson thinks about the counter body kick.
Kochanowski misses with a double jab.
Newson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Newson scores with a spinning back kick!
Newson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Newson slams his shin into Kochanowski's torso.
Kochanowski looks to land a right hand but Newson moved out of range.
Newson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kochanowski moves away.
Newson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kochanowski slips a straight right by Newson.
Kochanowski moves in looking to clinch but Newson pushes him off.
Newson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Newson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kochanowski looks to clinch
and Newson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Newson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newson throws a push kick but Kochanowski slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newson.
Kochanowski misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski thows a leg kick but Newson checks it
enabling Newson to counter with a crisp jab.
Newson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kochanowski takes a step back to recover.
Newson connects with a body shot that sends Kochanowski's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newson throws a body kick that misses.
Newson missing with a left hand there. Kochanowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newson blocks a jab.
Newson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kochanowski misses with a low kick as Newson jumps back.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kochanowski throws a series of punches but Newson avoids them all with ease.
Kochanowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newson feints a counter leg kick.
Newson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newson misses with an uppercut. Kochanowski saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jase Newson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Newson misses.
Kochanowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Newson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kochanowski scores with a jab to the head.
Newson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Newson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kochanowski at a distance.
No joy there for Kochanowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Newson throws a push kick but Kochanowski slaps the foot to one side.
Kochanowski looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kochanowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Newson.
Kochanowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kochanowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newson throws an overhand right that lands on Kochanowski's shoulder, as Kochanowski tries to avoid the shot.
Kochanowski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newson throws a head kick that misses.
Kochanowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kochanowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Newson's head.
Kochanowski throws a head kick that misses.
Kochanowski misses with a body punch
and Newson counters with a three punch combo that has Kochanowski backing up. Kochanowski nods at Newson to acknowledge the strikes.
Kochanowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newson misses with a body shot
and Kochanowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kochanowski misses with the body kick
letting Newson counter with a right hand.
Newson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kochanowski's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kochanowski is defended easily by Newson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kochanowski throws a nice looking combination but Newson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kochanowski throws an off balance right hand
and Newson counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice shot lands for Kochanowski.
Kochanowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kochanowski.
Newson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
Newson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kochanowski tries a low kick but Newson avoids it.
Newson throws out a counter right but Kochanowski avoids it with no problem.
Kochanowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newson.
Kochanowski throws a looping overhand right but Newson ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Newson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski defending well as Newson loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kochanowski, right into the meat.
Newson cracks the inside of Kochanowski's front leg.
Kochanowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newson counters with a nice body shot.
Newson scores with a leg kick.
Newson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newson wants it to stay on the feet.
Newson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kochanowski momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Newson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kochanowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Newson.
Kochanowski looks to throw the jab but Newson is out of range.
Newson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kochanowski's hands.
Newson works Kochanowski's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kochanowski tries to clinch up.
Newson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kochanowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Kochanowski does no damage.
Kochanowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newson is out of range.
Kochanowski misses with an uppercut. Newson saw that one coming.
Newson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kochanowski moves away from the strike by Newson.
That kick from Kochanowski tenderised Newson's leg. Newson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kochanowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newson moves out of range of the body kick.
Kochanowski misses with an uppercut.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kochanowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kochanowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jase Newson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jase Newson!
After the big win, Jase Newson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Héritage! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazunori Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishii comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine Dragons - Radioactive . Diego Brandao struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazunori Ishii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Ishii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandao doesn't seem phased though.
Ishii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kazunori Ishii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ishii to score with a decent uppercut.
Brandao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brandao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishii tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishii can't do much from the bottom here.
Ishii is looking for a sweep.
Brandao tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brandao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brandao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brandao trying to control the position but Ishii is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ishii tries to get to full guard but Brandao has control of the leg.
Ishii is looking to control Brandao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ishii avoid being mounted?
Brandao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brandao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brandao is trying to control. Ishii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ishii taking some punishment here, with Brandao in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is thwarting Ishii's attempts to control the position.
Brandao trying to mount his opponent but Ishii defends it.
Brandao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ishii wants to get back to full guard.
Brandao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brandao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ishii tries to roll over but Brandao keeps him under control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brandao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ishii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandao is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii wants to improve his position but Brandao is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ishii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brandao somewhat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ishii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishii. Brandao does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Brandao tries to counter it with a takedown but Ishii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ishii misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ishii throws a hook to the side of Brandao's head but Brandao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brandao! But no joy.
Brandao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brandao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brandao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brandao is putting a hurting on Ishii here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ishii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brandao.
Ishii is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazunori Ishii dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ishii throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Ishii's head coaches at Sydney Shootfighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ishii throws a leg kick but Brandao moved away.
Brandao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ishii did well to prevent Brandao getting side control.
Brandao is looking for a kimura here.
Ishii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brandao throws a strike but Ishii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii advances to half guard.
Brandao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ishii is working away from the top position though.
Brandao is trying to get back to full guard.
Ishii tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brandao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brandao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ishii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandao keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brandao moves into full guard.
Ishii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ishii looking to pass the guard.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Ishii from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is trying to hold Ishii in close to prevent damage but Ishii has managed to pass into half guard.
Ishii controlling the action here.
Ishii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ishii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brandao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ishii circles away.
Brandao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ishii to score with a decent uppercut.
Ishii misses with a wild body shot.
Brandao shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Brandao coming out on top.
Ishii throws a leg kick which misses Brandao's front leg but catches the back leg as Brandao tries to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brandao or perhaps it was just good defense by Ishii, which made it look bad.
Kazunori Ishii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Brandao.
Ishii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ishii misses with a low kick.
Ishii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brandao.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A good leg kick by Ishii.
Ishii throws a hook but Brandao blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazunori Ishii dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ishii lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandao's head.
Brandao looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ishii lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brandao. Ishii pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazunori Ishii!
A very excited looking Kazunori Ishii 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Doom!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Howell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Doom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Howell throws out a loose jab but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howell's corner calls for a 1-2. Howell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Doom moves into the clinch.
Howell dodges an elbow strike from Doom.
Doom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doom is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Howell can't fight it off and eventually Doom manages to take the fight to the floor. Howell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Howell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doom wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.
Doom with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doom.
Doom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doom passes Howell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Doom is keen to just control but Howell is a slippery customer.
Doom is nestled in close to Howell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Howell is staying active underneath Doom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Howell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doom.
Doom lands strikes from half guard.
Howell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Howell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Howell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doom.
Doom with the ground and pound but Howell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Doom works over Howell with some ground and pound from guard.
Doom looking to sit in guard and control but Howell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Howell preventing the sweep.
Doom keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doom is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell won't allow Doom to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Doom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Doom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Howell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Howell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doom.
Howell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Howell swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
And Doom tries to counter it with a takedown but Howell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Howell moves out of range of the body kick from Doom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Doom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Howell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doom can pounce on him.
Doom staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Doom dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Howell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Howell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doom cracks Howell with a big right hand and Howell goes down!
Doom forces his way into half guard.
Howell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doom.
Doom works his way into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Howell is rocked!
Doom in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Howell is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Doom!
Dave Doom took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Josh Howell was interviewed post fight and said 'My opposition fought like a 10-year-old girl tonight. I'm not sure if I got knocked out or lost a terrible decision. My head hurts. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Scarpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelios comes to the cage accompanied by In Waves. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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187 lbs
42 - 18 - 1 |
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189 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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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
42 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory Scarpa!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarpa throws a right hand that misses
and Chelios counters with a head kick.
Scarpa's coach down at The Shield was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Scarpa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chelios swats away the attempt to clinch by Scarpa.
Chelios tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Scarpa manages to circle out of the way.
Scarpa connects with the punch.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scarpa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chelios seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chelios scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt
and Chelios counters with a low kick, right behind Scarpa 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scarpa.
Chelios takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chelios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarpa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarpa closes the distance and clinches up with Chelios, looking for a takedown. Scarpa pushes Chelios against the cage but Chelios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Scarpa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Scarpa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chelios looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chelios is looking to improve his position.
Scarpa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chelios doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scarpa.
Scarpa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chelios's thigh. Chelios counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios wants to get back to his feet but Scarpa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chelios keeping moving, preventing Scarpa from controlling successfully.
Chelios wants to get back to his feet but Scarpa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chelios might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chelios keeping moving, preventing Scarpa from controlling successfully.
Scarpa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarpa advances to half guard.
Chelios is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chelios is refusing to be controlled, as Scarpa sits in half guard.
Scarpa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scarpa is working for a submission of some sort.
Scarpa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Scarpa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chelios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scarpa wants to pass the guard but Chelios is keeping the position.
Chelios keeping moving, preventing Scarpa from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chelios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chelios has his feet on Scarpa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chev Chelios will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chelios tries a low kick but Scarpa avoids it.
Scarpa swats away the attempt to clinch by Chelios.
Gregory Scarpa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarpa connects with the punch.
Scarpa shoots in looking for a takedown but Chelios manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scarpa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chelios was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scarpa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chelios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarpa tries for a takedown but Chelios sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Scarpa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chelios swivels and escapes.
It looked like Chelios was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chelios.
Scarpa moves to clinch but Chelios breaks away
and Chelios counters with a three punch combo that has Scarpa backing up. Scarpa nods at Chelios to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios feints and then cracks Scarpa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scarpa down.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chelios as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Chelios. No joy for Scarpa on that attempt.
Chelios walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scarpa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chelios avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Chelios tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scarpa.
Chelios sneaks out the side door and pushes Scarpa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chelios with a nice cross.
Chelios misses with a wild combination.
Chelios throws a big shot that misses.
Chelios cracks Scarpa with a good jab.
Chelios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarpa.
Chelios leaves Scarpa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chelios connects with a crisp jab.
Chelios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarpa can do to turn this around?
Scarpa misses with a looping left.
Scarpa shoots in but no luck this time.
Chelios swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarpa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chelios's waist but Chelios gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scarpa off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarpa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chelios.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt - Chelios sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chelios is looking for a counter combo.
Chelios connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scarpa. Scarpa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chelios keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chev Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarpa looks to throw the jab but Chelios is out of range.
Chelios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scarpa fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Chelios.
Chev Chelios is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarpa is looking to land body kicks.
Scarpa scores with a decent looking hook.
Scarpa shoots in and drives through. Chelios sprawls well.
Scarpa connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarpa tries to keep at a distance but Chelios has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chelios using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scarpa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scarpa has Chelios pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chelios manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Chelios.
Scarpa is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chelios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chelios landing knees to the head.
Chelios presses Scarpa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scarpa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chelios is defending well.
Chelios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chelios lands a hook that snaps the head of Scarpa backwards.
Chelios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chev Chelios dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chelios throws a series of punches but Scarpa avoids them all with ease.
Scarpa drops his hands momentarily and Chelios takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scarpa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chelios connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scarpa scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Chelios as he connects with a hook.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown but Chelios shows good takedown defense.
Scarpa misses with a hook
and Chelios counters with a good low kick that Scarpa was not able to check.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chelios scores with a body shot.
Chelios drops Scarpa with a beautiful combination! Scarpa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chelios is looking for the KO!
Scarpa is rocked!
It looks like Gregory Scarpa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chelios is looking to clinch but Scarpa is avoiding it.
Scarpa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scarpa dodges the punch combination from Chelios.
Scarpa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chelios sprawls well. Chelios wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scarpa gets slowly back to his feet.
Chelios throwing a counter right hand but Scarpa manages to avoid it.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chelios throws a nice looking combination but Scarpa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scarpa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chelios avoids it really well and circles away.
Scarpa shoots in but Chelios avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scarpa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chelios sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chelios, right into the meat.
Chelios lands a big head kick that sends Scarpa tumbling to the mat! Chelios takes a step backwards and waves Scarpa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Scarpa is still on wobbly legs! Can Chelios finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarpa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chelios tries to avoid it but Scarpa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chelios to the ground. Chelios escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gregory Scarpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scarpa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chelios fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Scarpa to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Scarpa looks to clinch but Chelios throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Scarpa taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chev Chelios!
A victorious Chev Chelios thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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261 lbs
38 - 22 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Obworth sprawls and moves away.
Obworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a counter takedown but Obworth avoids it well and moves away.
Obworth throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Obworth is quick to defend against it.
Obworth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodrigo Nogueira to the ground. Obworth is now in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard.
Obworth works over Rodrigo Nogueira with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodrigo Nogueira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Obworth defends easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obworth is in close to Rodrigo Nogueira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obworth is sitting in close to Rodrigo Nogueira's body. Rodrigo Nogueira has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Obworth is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Obworth is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
An out of breath Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Di Vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Di Vaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Vaio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from Di Vaio.
Shields is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Di Vaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shields.
A head kick misses from Di Vaio.
Shields with the counter takedown but Di Vaio avoids it easily.
Di Vaio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Di Vaio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shields to the ground. Di Vaio is now in Shields's guard.
Shields looking for a guillotine here but Di Vaio defends easily.
Di Vaio is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Vaio won't allow Shields to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Vaio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Di Vaio stands up and waves to Shields to follow him.
Di Vaio scores with a takedown into Shields's guard.
Shields has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Di Vaio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Di Vaio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shields is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Di Vaio is controlling him.
Di Vaio controlling from the top position.
Di Vaio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shields looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Di Vaio has picked Shields up and slammed him! Shields can't keep hold of the triangle and Di Vaio manages to pass to side control!
Shields can't do much from the bottom here.
Shields is not content to let Di Vaio control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields taking punishment in the form of punches.
Di Vaio is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Di Vaio is really struggling to control Shields but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shields struggling a bit here.
Di Vaio trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
Di Vaio stands up and beckons Shields to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Di Vaio shoots in and bounces Shields off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Di Vaio stands and throws Shields's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Di Vaio wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy.
Shields avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Di Vaio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields is not content to let Di Vaio control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filippo Di Vaio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Di Vaio throws a hook but Shields blocks it.
Di Vaio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shields kicks off Di Vaio and gets to his feet.
Di Vaio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Di Vaio drives through and clinches with Shields against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Di Vaio gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shields is trying to stand up here but Di Vaio is controlling him well.
Di Vaio is just content to waste time from the top position. Shields takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Di Vaio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shields can do to turn this around?
Di Vaio trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields is looking for a triangle but Di Vaio pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Di Vaio from controlling successfully.
Di Vaio is sitting in close to Shields's body. Shields has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Di Vaio is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Di Vaio is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shields.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Shields!
A victorious Jake Shields thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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