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BFT-425: Hymen vs Velasquez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka comes to the cage accompanied by The Bags - Cavemen Rejoice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
20 - 23 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Ilya Murometz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokuokka instigates a clinch.
Suokuokka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murometz shoots in but no luck this time.
Suokuokka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murometz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suokuokka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Suokuokka wants to clinch.
Suokuokka pushes Murometz up against the cage in a clinch.
Murometz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murometz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suokuokka lands an elbow that stopped Murometz in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Ilya Murometz has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suokuokka as Murometz tries to tie him up.
Suokuokka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka keeps control of Murometz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Suokuokka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suokuokka takes a shot to the head.
Suokuokka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murometz regains guard.
Suokuokka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suokuokka wants to control from the top but Murometz keeps moving.
Suokuokka throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka trying to control the position from guard on top but Murometz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suokuokka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Suokuokka thows a huge punch but Murometz dodges it nicely.
Suokuokka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murometz sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murometz pushes Suokuokka off looking to stand but Suokuokka dives back in and keeps control.
Murometz trying to control but Suokuokka postures up.
Still in half guard, Suokuokka seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Murometz for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suokuokka clinches.
Still in the clinch, Murometz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Suokuokka.
Suokuokka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murometz clinches.
Murometz misses with the head strike.
Murometz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suokuokka is looking to clinch.
Suokuokka throws a head kick that misses.
Murometz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suokuokka drives through and clinches with Murometz against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Murometz gets underhooks to prevent Suokuokka's takedown attempt.
Suokuokka stalling.
Murometz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murometz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suokuokka lands a body shot.
Our sources have told us that Suokuokka has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Murometz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murometz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suokuokka dodges the punch combination from Murometz.
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!
Suokuokka forces Murometz back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Suokuokka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilya Murometz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murometz ducks under a wild hook from Suokuokka.
Akseli Suokuokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murometz forces Suokuokka back against the cage and clinches.
Akseli Suokuokka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murometz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murometz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suokuokka has him pressed against the cage.
Murometz dodges an elbow strike from Suokuokka.
Suokuokka jumps into guard, dragging Murometz to the mat.
Suokuokka trying to control the position.
Murometz sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murometz trying to control the position from guard on top but Suokuokka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murometz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Suokuokka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murometz's guard.
Suokuokka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Suokuokka throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suokuokka wants to control from the top but Murometz keeps moving.
Suokuokka looking to pass the guard.
Murometz pulls Suokuokka in to control the position.
Murometz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Suokuokka controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suokuokka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murometz can do to turn this around?
Suokuokka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murometz as he jumps to the side.
Suokuokka has Murometz up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz tries to break the clinch but Suokuokka is controlling the position.
Suokuokka can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akseli Suokuokka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murometz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murometz wants to break free but Suokuokka has control.
Suokuokka jumps guard.
Suokuokka pulls Murometz in close to prevent any damage.
Suokuokka keeping moving, preventing Murometz from controlling successfully.
Suokuokka is trying to keep Murometz in close.
Suokuokka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murometz controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Suokuokka controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murometz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murometz wants to control from the top but Suokuokka keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suokuokka feints and as Murometz raises his hands in defense, Suokuokka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Suokuokka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ilya Murometz's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Suokuokka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suokuokka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murometz gets caught flat footed, as Suokuokka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Suokuokka won't allow Murometz to get back to his feet.
Murometz being controlled here, momentarily.
Murometz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murometz looking to control.
Suokuokka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suokuokka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka trying to control but Murometz is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suokuokka rushes Murometz and presses him up against the cage.
Suokuokka stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Suokuokka.
Murometz is trying to break free.
Suokuokka stalling in the clinch.
Murometz working aggressively here.
Suokuokka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Suokuokka stalling against the cage.
Suokuokka seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Murometz throws a punch but it's blocked by Suokuokka.
Ilya Murometz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akseli Suokuokka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suokuokka as Murometz tries to tie him up.
Murometz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suokuokka's elbow.
Murometz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suokuokka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Suokuokka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murometz is positioning himself well to prevent Suokuokka advancing to mount.
Suokuokka moves nicely into side control.
Akseli Suokuokka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka taking a breather here.
Murometz is pushing Suokuokka's head away, looking to escape. Suokuokka manages to hold on to the position though.
Suokuokka controlling the position from side mount.
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.
Murometz wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Murometz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Suokuokka slows the pace down.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suokuokka looks to land a combination but Murometz avoids it well.
Suokuokka has managed to clinch.
Murometz is trying to break the clinch but Suokuokka has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suokuokka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murometz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suokuokka has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akseli Suokuokka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suokuokka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akseli Suokuokka!
A relieved looking Akseli Suokuokka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominick The Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefano Dufinbeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dufinbeger has chosen Steppin Stone as his entrance music. Dominick The Destroyer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stefano Dufinbeger's chin.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dominick The Destroyer !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefano Dufinbeger!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dufinbeger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Destroyer sprawls well. The Destroyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dufinbeger gets slowly back to his feet.
The Destroyer misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from The Destroyer misses.
The Destroyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Dufinbeger throws a nice looking combination but The Destroyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dufinbeger is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Destroyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Destroyer scores with a nice body kick.
Dufinbeger throws a lazy uppercut
and The Destroyer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from The Destroyer .
Dufinbeger blocks a head kick by The Destroyer .
Dufinbeger throws a right hand that The Destroyer ducks under and follows up with a left that The Destroyer also avoids with ease.
Dufinbeger thuds a left hand into The Destroyer 's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dufinbeger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Destroyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Dufinbeger lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Dominick The Destroyer has been cut.
The Destroyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Destroyer lands a head kick. Dufinbeger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sloppy strikes from Dufinbeger. Those never looked like landing.
Dufinbeger cracks The Destroyer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! The Destroyer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dufinbeger finish him?
The Destroyer is rocked!
A head kick misses from Dufinbeger.
Oh The Destroyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dufinbeger drops The Destroyer with a straight right hand, right on the button! Dufinbeger follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between January Kwiecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Ka Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong has chosen ULTRAMAGNETIC MCs - Ego Trippin as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 lbs
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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
19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, January Kwiecinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Ka Bong!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwiecinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kwiecinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like El Ka Bong has been cut.
Bong misses with a takedown
and Kwiecinski counters with a leg kick.
Bong moves into range and clinches up with Kwiecinski.
Bong taking a breather.
Kwiecinski lands a right hand.
Kwiecinski is pushing Bong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kwiecinski scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong manages to break the clinch.
Bong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bong looks winded!
Kwiecinski scores with the left hand. Bong knows he should have avoided that one.
Kwiecinski lands a big uppercut and Bong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bong looks OK. Kwiecinski waves Bong back to his feet!
Bong is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwiecinski lands a right hook to the body.
Bong is still on wobbly legs! Can Kwiecinski finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kwiecinski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bong seems to have recovered his senses.
Bong throws a lazy uppercut
and Kwiecinski counters with a big left hand that crumples Bong! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). January Kwiecinski!
January Kwiecinski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Fistface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura comes to the cage accompanied by Seek and Destroy . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Fistface!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fistface sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kimura somewhat.
Fistface swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fistface scores with the left hand. Kimura knows he should have avoided that one.
Fistface throws a series of punches but Kimura avoids them all with ease.
Fistface scores with a jab.
Fistface will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimura goes for a double leg but Fistface avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fistface continues to drive forward.
Fistface gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Fistface is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fistface manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Fistface's guard.
Fistface wants to stand up but Kimura is controlling him.
Kimura 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fistface is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kimura, into his guard.
Kimura is working an open guard so Fistface takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kimura drives through with a takedown into Fistface's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fistface dives on top into guard.
Kimura throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kimura trying to strike off his back.
Fistface stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kimura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fistface lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistface lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kimura drives through with a takedown into Fistface's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fistface looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fistface looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fistface!
Fistface stands up.
Fistface swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kimura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fistface counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fistface jabs Kimura right on the nose. Kimura blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Fistface, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fistface.
Fistface has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kimura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Fistface dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura swings around for an armbar but Fistface sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kimura's guard.
Kimura trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fistface is looking to stand up but Kimura won't let him.
Fistface must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fistface controlling from the top position.
Kimura thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fistface won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kimura tries to strike from the bottom.
Kimura scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Kimura will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kimura trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fistface wants to stand but Kimura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fistface is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fistface is looking to stand up but Kimura won't let him.
Kimura throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kimura throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kimura fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kimura or perhaps it was just good defense by Fistface, which made it look bad.
Kimura has a takedown stuffed.
Kimura shoots for a double leg takedown but Fistface sprawls well. He's pushed Kimura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fistface keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kimura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fistface looks to land a combination. Kimura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fistface moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Fistface dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kimura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fistface to the mat! Fistface manages to get full guard.
Fistface looking to control.
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Fistface slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard.
Kimura trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kimura punching to the body, from the bottom.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura trying to strike off his back.
Fistface controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fistface is looking to stand up but Kimura won't let him.
Kimura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Fistface has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kimura is proving hard to escape from.
Fistface stands up from Kimura's guard - Fistface perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kimura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt - Fistface sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Fistface does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fistface throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Kimura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fistface counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Fistface there.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt - Fistface sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big head kick from Fistface and Kimura is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Matt Fistface has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimura thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fistface sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kimura trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Fistface from controlling successfully.
Fistface decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fistface shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kimura napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistface stands up and beckons Kimura to his feet.
Kimura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kimura has his takedown stuffed
and Fistface connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kimura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fistface lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fistface drops Kimura with a right and a left! Fistface comes rushing in but Kimura regains his composure and manages to keep Fistface in guard.
Kimura is rocked!
It looks like Joe Kimura has been cut.
Fistface wanted to stand there but Kimura had control of the position.
Kimura is working an open guard so Fistface takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fistface stuffs the takedown attempt from Kimura. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet.
Fistface will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimura has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Fistface, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fistface has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fistface misses with a double jab.
Fistface shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fistface was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fistface decides to stand back up.
Kimura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fistface defends it nicely.
Kimura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fistface sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fistface's corner calls for a 1-2. Fistface obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimura is defended easily by Fistface.
Fistface scores with a jab. Kimura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fistface has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura darts in looking for a takedown but Fistface gets double underhooks and turns Kimura into the cage.
Fistface uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kimura has time to react.
Fistface misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Fistface knocks Kimura out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Fistface!
A relieved looking Matt Fistface thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir comes to the cage accompanied by M.A.S.H Theme. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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240 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Abed Nadir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenta Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadir throws the left hand but Yuudai avoids the punch easily.
Nadir throws a head kick but Yuudai moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nadir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nadir throws a nice looking combination but Yuudai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yuudai throws a head kick that half lands.
Nadir slaps away a takedown attempt from Yuudai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nadir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nadir lands with an overhand left.
Nadir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yuudai counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Nadir - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yuudai manages to break the clinch.
Yuudai tries to clinch there but Nadir circles away.
Yuudai fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nadir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nadir feints a jab promting Yuudai to slip. Nadir then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yuudai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Nadir throws a poor cross that misses
and Yuudai counters by moving into the clinch.
Nadir misses with a knee to the head.
Nadir lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yuudai throws an elbow but misses.
Yuudai managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
Still in the clinch, Yuudai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nadir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yuudai's efforts to push away.
Nadir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nadir using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yuudai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yuudai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yuudai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai with the ground and pound but Nadir regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai throwing shots but Nadir is blocking nicely.
Yuudai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yuudai connects with a nice short shot to Nadir's temple.
Yuudai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nadir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yuudai.
Yuudai seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yuudai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nadir taking some punishment here, with Yuudai in his half guard.
Nadir is refusing to be controlled, as Yuudai sits in half guard.
Yuudai is nestled in close to Nadir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yuudai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nadir defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yuudai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yuudai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nadir's head.
Nadir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yuudai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yuudai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nadir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yuudai drops an elbow to the side of Nadir's head.
Yuudai is pressing down on Nadir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nadir is holding on for now.
Nadir regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yuudai.
Yuudai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yuudai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yuudai throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yuudai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Nadir keeps moving.
Yuudai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuudai is working Nadir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yuudai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yuudai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai cracks Nadir with a solid left hand.
Nadir keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Yuudai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenta Yuudai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yuudai tries to clinch up.
Nadir moves into the clinch successfully.
Yuudai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nadir after a bit of a struggle.
Yuudai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nadir is defending well.
Nadir misses with a knee strike.
Nadir taking a breather.
Nadir has Yuudai pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nadir pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yuudai tumbling to the mat - Nadir dives into Yuudai's guard.
Yuudai has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nadir off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir gets caught napping as Yuudai dives in and scores a takedown. Nadir manages to retain guard.
Nadir has his feet on Yuudai's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadir closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yuudai quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nadir lands a nice short elbow.
Nadir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nadir thows a huge punch but Yuudai dodges it nicely.
Nadir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yuudai is trying to get back to full guard.
Nadir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yuudai defending well though.
Kenta Yuudai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nadir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nadir lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Nadir.
Yuudai is trying to stand.
Nadir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yuudai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai gets back to full guard.
Nadir postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it.
Nadir stopping the sweep attempt from Yuudai.
Nadir postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it.
Yuudai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nadir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nadir stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Yuudai has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Nadir manages to get his head free but now Yuudai has transitioned to an armbar! Nadir grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Yuudai! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenta Yuudai!
An out of breath Kenta Yuudai 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanjay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Obworth is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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261 lbs
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232 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
39 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sanjay Singh!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obworth goes for a double leg but Singh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Singh continues to drive forward.
Singh missing with a left hand there. Obworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obworth dives in and grabs Singh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Singh pushes down on Obworth's head and hops out.
Obworth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Obworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singh lands a jab.
Obworth throws a right hand that misses
enabling Singh to counter with a crisp jab.
Obworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Obworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh.
Singh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Obworth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Singh has his feet on Obworth's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Singh.
Obworth misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow Obworth down.
Obworth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Obworth lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Singh pulls Obworth in to control the position.
Obworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obworth postures up in Singh's guard and throws a big left but Singh blocks it.
Obworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obworth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Singh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Obworth defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Singh throws up his legs and catches Obworth in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Obworth tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Singh! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sanjay Singh!
Sanjay Singh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lambo Aventador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lambo Aventador's chin.
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36
260 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
25 - 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
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lambo Aventador!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aventador scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Rodrigo Nogueira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aventador wants to clinch.
Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a counter takedown but Aventador avoids it well and moves away.
Aventador throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodrigo Nogueira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Aventador is working from the bottom.
Aventador pulls Rodrigo Nogueira in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodrigo Nogueira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aventador is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aventador is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling him.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Aventador is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodrigo Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aventador is keeping the position for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Aventador is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aventador utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aventador looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aventador avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Aventador is retaining full guard.
Aventador is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Aventador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lambo Aventador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aventador tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigo Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aventador tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigo Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aventador connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigo Nogueira. Rodrigo Nogueira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Aventador has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aventador lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Aventador scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodrigo Nogueira fails to pull guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks the elbow strike.
Aventador working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aventador misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aventador gets underhooks to prevent Rodrigo Nogueira's takedown attempt.
Aventador lands with a short shot to the head.
Aventador has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira manages to pull guard.
Aventador tries to stand but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aventador puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aventador not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodrigo Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Aventador sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aventador prevents Rodrigo Nogueira from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lambo Aventador dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aventador has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigo Nogueira in a clinch.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to score a body lock takedown but Aventador shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aventador lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Aventador swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working for takedown but Aventador is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aventador throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aventador takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aventador gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aventador throws a head punch that misses.
Aventador misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodrigo Nogueira is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigo Nogueira has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aventador clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Aventador manages to escape to his feet.
Lambo Aventador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aventador wants to clinch up but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps it at a distance.
Aventador tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it.
Aventador tries to clinch up.
Aventador tries to clinch there but Rodrigo Nogueira circles away.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Aventador doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigo Nogueira circles away.
Aventador moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira pushes him off.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aventador tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigo Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Aventador is quick to defend against it.
Aventador fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to keep at a distance but Aventador has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aventador misses with the head strike.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aventador pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aventador tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aventador utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Aventador is keeping the position.
Aventador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aventador preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira is fighting to break Aventador's control of his arms but Aventador is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Aventador has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aventador preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aventador lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigo Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aventador is aware though and is defending well.
Aventador sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aventador stands up from Rodrigo Nogueira's guard - Aventador perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aventador tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it.
Aventador tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigo Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aventador tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira moves away
and Rodrigo Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aventador's guard.
Aventador has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rodrigo Nogueira has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to take the fight to the mat but Aventador manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aventador lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pull guard but Aventador holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodrigo Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aventador just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lambo Aventador seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Aventador.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lambo Aventador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Aventador tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigo Nogueira was well out of range. Poor timing from Aventador.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aventador tries to clinch
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Aventador manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Aventador content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aventador has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes a shot to the head.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aventador throws an elbow but misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira is struggling to control the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira has clasped his hands together around Aventador's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo Nogueira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rodrigo Nogueira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Aventador's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to ground and pound but Aventador uses the momentary lack of control by Rodrigo Nogueira to regain half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aventador regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira distracts Aventador with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips nicely into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aventador has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working for a kimura but Aventador is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is nestled in close to Aventador, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing shots but Aventador is blocking nicely.
Rodrigo Nogueira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aventador sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying for a kimura here. Aventador looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rodrigo Nogueira wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Faaloua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Faaloua!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faaloua rushes Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Faaloua is controlling him.
Santos breaks from the clinch.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Faaloua follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook.
It looks like James Faaloua has been cut.
Faaloua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faaloua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faaloua closes the distance but Santos moves to the side
and Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Faaloua thinking.
Faaloua throws a sloppy head kick
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faaloua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos avoids the head kick by Faaloua.
Faaloua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santos catches Faaloua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faaloua is looking to land body kicks.
Santos sends Faaloua crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Santos is motioning to the referee to let Faaloua up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Faaloua is rocked!
Faaloua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faaloua is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws an uppercut from hell that sends Faaloua clean off his feet! He's out cold! Santos stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kryptonite. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Hymen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hymen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velasquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hymen defends well and Velasquez ends up having to push Hymen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Velasquez drives through with a takedown into Hymen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hymen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hymen, not yet.
Hymen pushes Velasquez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Donk. Velasquez catches Hymen right on the button with a cross.
Velasquez misses with a straight right.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Hymen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hymen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Velasquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Hymen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Buster Hymen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hymen.
Velasquez dives in and scores a takedown into Hymen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen working a defensive guard here.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Hymen blocks nicely.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Hymen keeps moving.
Velasquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hymen's guard.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velasquez winds up and cracks Hymen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hymen gets full guard.
Hymen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velasquez distracts Hymen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hymen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hymen 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.
Hymen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velasquez's guard.
Hymen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hymen has managed to get both his arms back between Velasquez's legs - danger averted.
Hymen wanted to stand there but Velasquez had control of the position.
Velasquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hymen has passed into side control.
Hymen is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hymen tries for a kimura but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hymen taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Velasquez sneaks back into half guard.
Hymen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Velasquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hymen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Velasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hymen pulls his head out easily.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. Hymen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Hymen seems content to control.
Hymen trying to mount his opponent but Velasquez defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Buster Hymen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Velasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Velasquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Velasquez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hymen to the ground. Velasquez is now in Hymen's guard.
Hymen pushes Velasquez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice uppercut lands for Hymen. That snapped Velasquez's head back.
Velasquez moves out of range as Hymen throws a body kick.
Hymen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Velasquez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hymen to the ground. Velasquez is now in Hymen's guard.
Hymen kicks Velasquez off and gets to his feet.
Hymen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hymen looks to land a body kick but Velasquez moved away.
Velasquez with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hymen tries to avoid it but Velasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hymen to the ground. Hymen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buster Hymen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buster Hymen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Hymen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hymen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hymen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Hymen lands a really nice looking cross but Velasquez seems unphased.
Hymen misses with a body shot.
Hymen connects with a right hand. Velasquez shakes it off.
Velasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hymen throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Velasquez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hymen sizes up Velasquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hymen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Velasquez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hymen.
Nice uppercut there from Hymen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hymen misses with an uppercut.
Velasquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Velasquez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Velasquez wants to work for an arm triangle but Hymen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Hymen is trying to maintain the position but Velasquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Hymen manages to get to full guard.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hymen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hymen 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.
Velasquez trying to move into half guard but instead Hymen has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hymen is aware though and is defending well.
Velasquez controls Hymen momentarily but Hymen frees himself.
Hymen advances position into side control!
Hymen trying to control the position but Velasquez is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hymen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hymen controlling the position easily from mount.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hymen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velasquez is looking to escape.
Hymen stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Hymen slaps away a takedown attempt from Velasquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Hymen dominated that second round.
That's time! Hymen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hymen tries to sprawl out of it but Velasquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hymen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Velasquez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Velasquez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Velasquez wants to control but Hymen is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hymen gets back to full guard.
Hymen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez postures up in Hymen's guard and throws a big left but Hymen blocks it.
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hymen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velasquez's guard.
Velasquez has his foot on Hymen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hymen works his way back into a safe position though.
Hymen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hymen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Velasquez looks for a takedown but Hymen sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Hymen misses the target.
Velasquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hymen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Velasquez manages to mount him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Velasquez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hymen's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hymen because Velasquez loaded up on that one.
Velasquez lands a couple of good shots and Hymen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hymen grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hymen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Velasquez working for the choke.
Hymen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Velasquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Hymen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Velasquez!
Velasquez missing with punches from the back.
Velasquez doesn't have the hooks in and Hymen manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Hymen controlling him for the moment.
Velasquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hymen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hymen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Velasquez looking for a guillotine here but Hymen defends easily.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hymen manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hymen misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Velasquez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hymen.
Velasquez misses with a right hand
and Hymen counters with a straight right hand.
Velasquez dives in and grabs Hymen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hymen pushes down on Velasquez's head and hops out.
Velasquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hymen misses with a wild body shot.
Velasquez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hymen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hymen is looking to stand up but Velasquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez postures up in Hymen's guard and throws a big left but Hymen blocks it.
Velasquez has gone for a leg lock! Hymen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Velasquez's guard.
Hymen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Velasquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hymen defends it easily.
Cain Velasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hymen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Velasquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hymen defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Hymen from controlling successfully.
Velasquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hymen manages to get himself to full guard.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hymen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasquez looking to sit in guard and control but Hymen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hymen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hymen looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez is looking to stand up but Hymen isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen forces his way into half guard.
Velasquez is pressing down on Hymen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velasquez looking to control.
Velasquez has his foot on Hymen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hymen works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Hymen pushes his legs off easily.
Velasquez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hymen stays in close to Velasquez's body and controls the position.
Velasquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hymen manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses. Hymen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez's guard. Nice move by Hymen!
Velasquez has his foot on Hymen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hymen works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hymen defends it easily.
Velasquez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hymen has picked Velasquez up and slammed him! Velasquez can't keep hold of the triangle and Hymen manages to pass to side control!
Velasquez manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Hymen trying to control the pace.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Hymen had his way with Cain Velasquez in that round.
That's time! Hymen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Velasquez walks into a straight right hand from Hymen.
Hymen throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez moves away from the strike by Hymen.
Velasquez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hymen can pounce on him.
Velasquez dives in for a single leg takedown but Hymen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hymen slaps away a takedown attempt from Velasquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hymen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Hymen tried to counter with a leg kick but Velasquez avoided it.
Buster Hymen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Hymen avoids them all with ease.
Hymen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Velasquez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hymen throws a series of strikes that have Velasquez backpedaling.
Velasquez shoots in and gets a takedown into Hymen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hymen has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses. Hymen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez's guard. Nice move by Hymen!
Velasquez looking for subs off his back but Hymen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hymen moves into full mount! Velasquez won't be happy about that!
Hymen controlling the position easily from mount.
Velasquez is squirming around, avoiding Hymen's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Hymen has a good base and remains in mount.
Hymen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Velasquez tries to reverse the position but Hymen maintains control.
Hymen looking to control but Velasquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position but Hymen isn't that keen on the idea.
Hymen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hymen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen leaves Velasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Velasquez misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Hymen misses.
Velasquez with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Velasquez with a poor takedown
and Hymen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hymen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hymen catches Velasquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hymen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hymen.
The crowd cheers as Hymen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Velasquez doesn't seem phased though.
Velasquez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hymen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Hymen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hymen walks into a stiff left hand from Velasquez.
Velasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hymen.
Hymen throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Hymen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buster Hymen is winning the standup battle so far.
Velasquez darts in looking for a takedown but Hymen gets double underhooks and turns Velasquez into the cage.
Hymen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Velasquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hymen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hymen throws a leg kick but Velasquez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hymen looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well.
Buster Hymen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velasquez misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Hymen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hymen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Hymen!
Buster Hymen retains his heavyweight title!
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