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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richie Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Novicar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richie Carter had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Rory Novicar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rory Novicar!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carter looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Novicar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carter is trying to push Novicar away but Novicar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Novicar fails to land.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Novicar is controlling him.
Novicar gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Novicar tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
Novicar manages to break the clinch.
Novicar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Novicar connects with a crisp jab.
Richie Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novicar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Novicar counters with a leg kick.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Novicar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
Carter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Novicar lands with a cross.
Novicar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carter backs up against the cage.
Carter is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rory Novicar!
During a confident post fight interview, Rory Novicar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Goshen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eon Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Moses Goshen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eon Kane!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goshen lands a jab-cross combination.
Goshen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but Goshen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goshen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goshen lands a two punch combo.
Kane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goshen throws a good cross that connects.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kane has eaten all the pies!
Goshen jabs at Kane's body.
Goshen works the jab nicely.
Goshen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kane doesn't seem bothered though.
Moses Goshen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goshen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goshen duly obliges.
Goshen throws a nice head kick!
Kane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been informed that Kane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Goshen throws a sloppy head kick
and Kane finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Goshen.
A jab lands there for Goshen.
Kane tries to clinch there but Goshen circles away.
Goshen cracks the inside of Kane's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Kane misses.
Goshen cracks the inside of Kane's front leg.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Kane looks winded!
Goshen tests Kane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moses Goshen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goshen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goshen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
The crowd cheers as Goshen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kane doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Goshen.
Goshen misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goshen throws out a powerful jab.
Goshen misses with a head kick.
Kane throws a fast counter high kick but Goshen manages to duck under it in time.
Goshen lands a really nice looking cross but Kane seems unphased.
Goshen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kane's sensitive parts.
Goshen throws a head kick that Kane semi-blocks.
Goshen misses with a head kick.
Kane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goshen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goshen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goshen duly obliges.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goshen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goshen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kane under the eye.
Goshen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goshen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Goshen misses the target.
Goshen lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheers as Goshen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kane doesn't seem phased though.
Goshen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kane throws a head kick but Goshen moves out of range.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goshen sprawls well. Goshen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
Goshen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kane off the cage and back into range.
Kane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goshen scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Goshen.
Goshen throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goshen sizes up Kane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goshen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goshen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Goshen tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kane throws a lazy head kick
and Goshen counters with a stiff right hand.
Goshen lands with a kick to the temple. Kane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Goshen scores with a sloppy right hand. Kane should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Goshen.
Kane shapes to counter with a head kick.
Goshen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Goshen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goshen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Kane with that takedown attempt.
Moses Goshen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goshen jabs at Kane's body.
Goshen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goshen scores with a nice head shot.
Goshen connects with a nice looking jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kane might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goshen has got the better of the exchanges.
Goshen connects with a jab.
Goshen lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goshen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goshen.
Kane takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kane is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goshen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Goshen backs off Kane throws a huge counter combo but Goshen manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goshen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Goshen lunges at Kane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kane's hand.
Goshen works over Kane's head and body with a nice combination.
Goshen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kane takes one to the side of the head.
Goshen lands a slapping body shot.
Goshen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
Goshen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kane eats them both and turns towards Goshen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goshen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
Kane 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.
Goshen throws a shot to the body.
Goshen keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goshen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goshen with a jab.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goshen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kane blocks a head kick by Goshen.
Kane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goshen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goshen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goshen lands a head kick. Kane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goshen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice shot by Goshen.
Goshen's corner calls for a 1-2. Goshen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goshen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goshen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goshen throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Kane tries to move into range but Goshen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goshen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kane takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goshen misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goshen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goshen works the jab nicely.
Kane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goshen's waist but Goshen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kane off to one side.
Moses Goshen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eon Kane.
Goshen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goshen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Goshen scores with a four punch combination!
Goshen scores with a head kick.
Goshen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kane off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goshen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goshen checks the leg kick.
Goshen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Goshen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Goshen tries a head kick but it misses.
Goshen lands with a kick to the temple. Kane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kane tries to clinch up but Goshen circles away and keeps his distance.
Goshen lands a two punch combo.
Goshen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kane has managed to clinch.
Kane tries to pull guard but Goshen holds him up against the cage and eventually Kane drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goshen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goshen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
A short right from Goshen.
Goshen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goshen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Goshen throws a series of strikes that have Kane backpedaling.
A head kick by Kane misses
and Goshen counters with a nice uppercut.
Goshen misses with a two punch combination.
Goshen scores with a sloppy right hand. Kane should have avoided that one.
Goshen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goshen cracks Kane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goshen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goshen.
Goshen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kane. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goshen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Goshen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eon Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goshen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kane off the cage and back into range.
Goshen works Kane's body with a nice hook.
Kane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goshen lands a head kick. Kane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goshen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goshen jabs Kane right on the nose. Kane blinks but takes it well.
Goshen with a jab.
Goshen cracks Kane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goshen connects with the punch.
Kane blocks a head kick by Goshen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Goshen catches Kane right on the button with a cross.
Goshen scores with a head kick.
Goshen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goshen cracks Kane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kane shoots in but no luck this time.
Kane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goshen throws a leg kick which misses Kane's front leg but catches the back leg as Kane tries to avoid it.
Goshen lands with a kick to the temple. Kane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Goshen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Goshen scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Goshen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goshen connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goshen avoids the head kick by Kane.
As Kane backs away, Goshen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goshen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goshen cracks a nice hook into Kane's ribs.
Goshen throws a head kick that misses.
Moses Goshen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moses Goshen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eon Kane.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Goshen moves out of range easily.
Goshen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goshen delivers a nice body kick.
Kane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goshen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kane walks into a stiff left hand from Goshen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Goshen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goshen 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Goshen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Hilgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Hilgers!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilgers lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Hilgers as Jackson shoots in.
John Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to move into range but Hilgers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hilgers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Hilgers moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Hilgers.
Hilgers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Hilgers lands a two punch combo.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson thumps Hilgers with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilgers tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Hilgers scores with a body shot.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hilgers counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilgers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Hilgers wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Hilgers controls the action.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hilgers is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Hilgers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Hilgers.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Hilgers is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson takes a swing at Hilgers's ribcage but misses.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Hilgers keeps it at a distance.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Hilgers counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
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!
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hilgers counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Hilgers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hilgers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Hilgers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hilgers has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Hilgers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hilgers on his heels. He'll look to pass Hilgers's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilgers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hilgers keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hilgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Hilgers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Hilgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hilgers is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hilgers is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hilgers avoid being mounted?
Hilgers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Hilgers defends the submission attempt.
Hilgers tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hilgers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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 John Jackson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hilgers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hilgers wants it to stay on the feet.
Brett Hilgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hilgers connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Hilgers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Hilgers circles away.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Hilgers back into the cage.
Hilgers breaks from the clinch.
Hilgers closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hilgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilgers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hilgers counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Hilgers to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Hilgers counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Hilgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Hilgers won't allow it.
Hilgers can't break the clinch.
Hilgers avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Hilgers.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson manages to pull guard.
Hilgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hilgers wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand up but Hilgers is controlling him.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hilgers manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hilgers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Hilgers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hilgers 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 Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hilgers throws a strike aimed at the side of Jackson's head but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hilgers.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hilgers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hilgers stalling away here and it's allowed Jackson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hilgers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
John Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hilgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilgers throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hilgers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brett Hilgers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Hilgers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hilgers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hilgers tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hilgers to the ground. Hilgers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hilgers throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hilgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Hilgers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brett Hilgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hilgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hilgers sprawls and moves away.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hilgers moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hilgers misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Hilgers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hilgers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Hilgers wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Hilgers sprawls well.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hilgers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hilgers darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Hilgers into the cage.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Hilgers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hilgers's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hilgers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilgers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hilgers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hilgers digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson lands a jab to Hilgers's midsection.
Hilgers tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hilgers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hilgers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Hilgers is avoiding it.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Hilgers circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hilgers working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hilgers.
Hilgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Hilgers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
John Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson jumps guard and drags Hilgers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson 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.
Jackson has control of Hilgers's left arm, preventing Hilgers from doing any damage.
Hilgers stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilgers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hilgers tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hilgers manages to circle out of the way.
Hilgers darts in trying to clinch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hilgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hilgers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hilgers wants it to stay on the feet.
Hilgers misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Hilgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hilgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hilgers.
Jackson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hilgers throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brett Hilgers.
I think Hilgers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julien King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Simeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Julien King has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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184 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julien King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Simeon!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeon gets a clinch.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James Simeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King moves into range and clinches up with Simeon.
King connects with a knee to the head.
King breaks the clinch.
Simeon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
King is looking to get back to is feet but Simeon passes into side control.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King is looking to reverse the position.
Simeon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simeon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simeon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
King managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Simeon.
King struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King 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.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Simeon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Simeon is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
Simeon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Simeon is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
King is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simeon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
King wants to control but Simeon postures up.
Simeon is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simeon is working King over with some ground and pound from side control.
Simeon wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Simeon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simeon stands up and beckons King to his feet.
Simeon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simeon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wants to control but Simeon postures up.
King is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simeon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simeon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing King to regain full guard.
King looking to control.
King wants to sweep here but Simeon controlling him for the moment.
Simeon being controlled here momentarily.
Simeon 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simeon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
King has control of Simeon's left arm, preventing Simeon from doing any damage.
Simeon trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King pulls Simeon in close to his closed guard and prevents Simeon from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simeon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simeon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Simeon 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.
Simeon looking to score a takedown here. King is defending well but Simeon drives through and ends up in King's guard.
King wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Simeon is now in half guard.
King preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Simeon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simeon trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
Simeon wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King manages to get to full guard.
Simeon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simeon postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
Simeon controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
King being controlled here momentarily.
Simeon striking from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simeon trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
King trying to control but Simeon is working from the bottom.
Simeon pushes King off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from King enables Simeon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. King manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simeon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simeon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
King trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeon trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simeon wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Simeon trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Simeon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simeon.
King throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simeon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simeon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simeon gets slowly back to his feet.
Simeon clinches.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from King lands but Simeon takes it in his stride.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Simeon moves out of range easily.
Simeon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Simeon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Simeon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simeon.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simeon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Julien King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Simeon.
Simeon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simeon tries to score with some ground and pound. King controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
King wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King gets back to half guard.
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simeon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simeon's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeon just trying to survive but King is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
King is riding his opponent, not letting Simeon buck him off.
Simeon wants to escape the position.
King biding his time, controlling Simeon.
Simeon trying to control the hands but King won't let him.
King is looking to control Simeon but Simeon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
King missing with punches from the back.
Simeon fending off the submission attempt from King.
Simeon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if King gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
King avoiding Simeon 's attempts to control his hands.
Simeon breaks King's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
James Simeon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simeon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simeon is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simeon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
King working a defensive guard here.
King has his hands on Simeon's head, controlling the position.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Simeon postures up.
Simeon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King keeping moving, preventing Simeon from controlling successfully.
Julien King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simeon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julien King showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simeon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Simeon!
James Simeon 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Jababeka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gripit NRipit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jababeka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Goyang Dumang. Mustafa Jababeka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mustafa Jababeka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gripit NRipit!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jababeka lands a jab to NRipit's midsection.
Mustafa Jababeka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NRipit avoids the body shot from Jababeka.
As Jababeka backs off NRipit throws a huge counter combo but Jababeka manages to avoid it all.
Jababeka lands with a shot to the body.
Jababeka scores with a kick to the body.
Jababeka scores with a jab.
Jababeka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by NRipit.
NRipit throws a head kick that misses.
NRipit misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Jababeka. That snapped NRipit's head back.
Jababeka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to NRipit's calf.
Jababeka lands a nice leg kick that just misses NRipit's sensitive parts.
Jababeka lands with a nice combination. NRipit backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NRipit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jababeka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps NRipit thinking.
NRipit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jababeka throws a head kick but NRipit moves out of range.
NRipit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jababeka lands with an uppercut that bounces NRipit off the cage and back into range.
Jababeka cracks the inside of NRipit's front leg.
Jababeka stuns NRipit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jababeka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt NRipit.
Jababeka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. NRipit doesn't seem bothered though.
NRipit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
NRipit looks to land a combination but Jababeka avoids it well.
Jababeka thuds his shin into the meat of NRipit's side.
Jababeka misses with a series of wild punches.
Jababeka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NRipit moves away.
Jababeka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jababeka throws a leg kick which misses NRipit's front leg but catches the back leg as NRipit tries to avoid it.
Jababeka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jababeka throws a nice looking combination but NRipit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NRipit misses with a double jab
and Jababeka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jababeka throws a body shot but no joy.
NRipit looks to throw a body kick
letting Jababeka counter with a right hand.
Jababeka is looking to wear down NRipit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Jababeka.
Jababeka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
NRipit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NRipit misses with a two punch combination.
Jababeka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jababeka connects with a leg kick. NRipit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jababeka works NRipit's body with a nice hook.
Jababeka scores with a three punch combo!
NRipit throws a head kick that misses.
NRipit swinging wildly here.
NRipit throws a right and a left that Jababeka avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka 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.
Jababeka is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
NRipit takes one to the chin there.
NRipit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
NRipit throws a series of punches but Jababeka avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Jababeka finds it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by NRipit. That's going to slow Jababeka down.
Jababeka tries a head kick but it misses.
NRipit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jababeka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NRipit.
Jababeka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck NRipit on the side of the head.
NRipit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
NRipit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NRipit misses with a double jab
and Jababeka counters with a left and a right that stings NRipit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jababeka connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from NRipit.
NRipit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jababeka.
Jababeka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jababeka is looking to chop away at NRipit's legs.
NRipit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jababeka.
Jababeka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
NRipit misses with a straight left.
Jababeka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
NRipit slips a jab and a cross from Jababeka.
Jababeka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jababeka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NRipit lands a head kick!
Jababeka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NRipit was well out of range. Poor timing from Jababeka.
NRipit unleashes a big counter combination but Jababeka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Jababeka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
NRipit throws a right and a left that Jababeka avoids nicely.
As NRipit looks to move away, Jababeka throws a big counter combo but NRipit just gets out of the way.
Jababeka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jababeka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jababeka throws a sloppy head kick and NRipit moves out of range easily.
Mustafa Jababeka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NRipit goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
NRipit fails to land with a series of punches.
Jababeka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from NRipit.
An attempted straight right counter from Jababeka misses the target.
NRipit misses with a jab, cross combination.
NRipit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jababeka 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.
Jababeka throws a right hand that NRipit ducks under and follows up with a left that NRipit also avoids with ease.
NRipit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from NRipit there as he acknowledges the shot.
NRipit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NRipit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jababeka.
A punch combination from Jababeka misses.
Jababeka dodges the punch combination from NRipit.
NRipit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jababeka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
NRipit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
NRipit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jababeka dips to his left and cracks NRipit with an uppercut!
Jababeka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jababeka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by NRipit.
Jababeka connects with a looping right hand.
Jababeka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but NRipit might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jababeka has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jababeka moves out of range of the body kick from NRipit.
Jababeka misses with a body shot.
Jababeka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NRipit can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Jababeka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NRipit tries to move into range but Jababeka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
NRipit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jababeka finds it's way round the side to connect with NRipit's head.
NRipit feints and then cracks Jababeka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jababeka down.
Jababeka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by NRipit.
NRipit blocks a leg kick.
NRipit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
NRipit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jababeka.
Jababeka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jababeka missing with a left hand there. NRipit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
NRipit misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jababeka. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick by NRipit misses
and Jababeka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jababeka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jababeka lands with a nice body punch.
Jababeka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. NRipit doesn't seem bothered though.
NRipit scores with a hook.
NRipit tries a head kick but it misses.
Jababeka lands a right hook to the body.
Jababeka throws a head kick that misses.
NRipit misses with a jab, cross combination.
NRipit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
NRipit misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jababeka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before NRipit has time to react.
Jababeka lands a body shot.
NRipit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
NRipit looks for the body kick but Jababeka saw that one coming.
Jababeka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but NRipit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jababeka misses with a few strikes there.
Jababeka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
NRipit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jababeka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jababeka missing with a left hand there. NRipit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
NRipit misses with an uppercut
enabling Jababeka to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jababeka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by NRipit.
Jababeka works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Jababeka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jababeka looks to score with a jab to the body but NRipit is just out of range.
NRipit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jababeka cracks the inside of NRipit's front leg.
Jababeka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
NRipit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
NRipit moves forwards but Jababeka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jababeka lands a jab to the head.
Jababeka just misses with a punch to the body.
Jababeka looks to score with a jab to the body but NRipit is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jababeka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jababeka lands a jab.
Jababeka throws a body punch but NRipit moves out of range.
NRipit slips a straight right by Jababeka.
Some wild striking there from Jababeka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jababeka throws a series of punches but NRipit moves out of range.
NRipit throws a fast counter high kick but Jababeka manages to duck under it in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jababeka.
Jababeka scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by NRipit!
Jababeka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jababeka checks a low kick from NRipit.
Jababeka avoids the head kick by NRipit.
Jababeka takes one on the button.
Jababeka lands with a nice body kick.
Jababeka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from NRipit.
Jababeka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jababeka throws a body punch but NRipit moves out of range.
NRipit looks to land a body kick but Jababeka moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jababeka dodges the punch combination from NRipit.
NRipit throws a head kick that misses.
Jababeka falls off balance throwing a combination
letting NRipit counter with a right hand.
NRipit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jababeka counters with a left to the body.
Jababeka scoring well with a low kick there.
Mustafa Jababeka is winning the standup battle so far.
Jababeka lands a head shot.
NRipit throws a low kick, looking for Jababeka's leg but Jababeka calmly moves out of range.
Mustafa Jababeka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NRipit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
NRipit misses with a few strikes there.
Jababeka scores with a hook to the body. NRipit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by NRipit misses
letting Jababeka counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of NRipit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jababeka scores with a kick to the midsection.
NRipit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jababeka.
NRipit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jababeka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jababeka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
NRipit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jababeka fails to land with a series of punches.
Jababeka takes one to the side of the head.
Jababeka throws a body shot but no joy.
NRipit throws a big counter head kick but Jababeka avoids it with no problem.
NRipit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NRipit tries to work over Jababeka's front leg with a kick but Jababeka checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka looks to land a combination but NRipit avoids it well.
NRipit unleashes a big counter combination but Jababeka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
NRipit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jababeka counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NRipit throws a one two combo.
Jababeka lands a jab.
Jababeka scores with a three punch combo!
Good work by Jababeka as he checks the leg kick.
Jababeka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
NRipit misses with a few strikes there.
Jababeka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between NRipit's hands.
NRipit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gripit NRipit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NRipit avoids the body shot from Jababeka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa Jababeka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jababeka 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa Jababeka!
Mustafa Jababeka 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slow Motion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Fredrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredrick has chosen Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz: Throw It Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Slow Motion looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slow Motion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronald Fredrick!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motion takes a swing at Fredrick's ribcage but misses.
Fredrick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fredrick moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Motion is trying to control Fredrick's posture but Fredrick avoids it.
Fredrick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fredrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fredrick tries to advance to mount but Motion denies him.
Fredrick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Motion, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick cracks Motion with a big elbow.
Fredrick stands up.
Fredrick drives through and clinches with Motion against the cage.
Motion is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fredrick can't fight it off and eventually Motion manages to take the fight to the floor. Fredrick looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fredrick is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fredrick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Motion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fredrick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fredrick clinches up with Motion and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredrick misses with a body punch.
Fredrick misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fredrick.
Fredrick lands a good knee to the midsection. Motion won't want to take too many of those.
Motion wants to stall.
Fredrick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Motion is breathing heavily.
Fredrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fredrick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Motion avoids it.
Motion has Fredrick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fredrick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fredrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fredrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fredrick works on Motion's body with a couple of short punches.
Fredrick lands a nice elbow.
Motion takes a shot to the head.
Motion looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fredrick lands a right hand.
Fredrick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Motion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Motion backwards.
Fredrick manages to pull guard.
Fredrick told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fredrick has his foot on Motion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Motion works his way back into a safe position though.
Fredrick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fredrick is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Motion frees his head nicely. Oh but Fredrick has switched to an armbar! Motion is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ronald Fredrick!
After winning the bout, Ronald Fredrick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Putra Rajasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Suker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rajasa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bed of Roses. Davor Suker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Putra Rajasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Davor Suker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suker.
Rajasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suker moves away.
Good work by Rajasa as he checks the leg kick.
Rajasa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rajasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rajasa swings for the body but Suker moves out of range.
Rajasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suker lands with a nice combination. Rajasa backs away looking to recover.
Suker moves out of range as Rajasa throws a body kick.
Good exchange - Suker coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Rajasa finds it's way through Suker's defenses.
Suker punishes Rajasa's body with a nice straight punch.
Suker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rajasa.
Rajasa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rajasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suker moves away.
Rajasa moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Rajasa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suker misses with a combination
and Rajasa counters with a two punch combo.
Suker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rajasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Rajasa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rajasa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rajasa lands a head shot.
Suker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rajasa throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Suker misses the target.
Suker throws a looping overhand right but Rajasa ducks down to avoid it.
Suker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rajasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rajasa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rajasa scores with a punch to the head.
Suker avoids the head kick by Rajasa.
Suker throws a sloppy head kick and Rajasa moves out of range easily.
Rajasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suker manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajasa slips under a jab.
Rajasa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Suker.
Suker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rajasa.
A nice combination there by Suker.
Rajasa throws a body punch but Suker moves out of range.
Suker misses with a hook. Rajasa ducked under it nicely.
Suker motions for Rajasa to come forward. Suker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rajasa has time to react.
Rajasa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rajasa missing with a left hand there. Suker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rajasa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rajasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suker misses the body punch
and Suker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rajasa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Suker.
Rajasa lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Rajasa misses.
Suker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rajasa walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Rajasa misses the target.
Suker misses with a series of wild punches.
Rajasa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suker circles away quickly and effectively.
Suker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rajasa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suker circles away quickly and effectively.
Suker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rajasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Suker connects with a body shot that sends Rajasa's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suker moves out of range of the body kick.
Rajasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suker moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suker! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rajasa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Suker avoids the body shot from Rajasa.
Suker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Suker looks to land a combination but Rajasa avoids it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Rajasa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Suker tries to bum rush Rajasa with a series of wild strikes but Rajasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suker connects with a body shot.
Suker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rajasa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Rajasa.
A big right from Rajasa misses.
Rajasa with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davor Suker 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.
Rajasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Suker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suker punishes Rajasa's body with a nice straight punch.
Rajasa ducks under a wild hook from Suker.
Suker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rajasa manages to avoid it.
Davor Suker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rajasa misses with an attempted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suker checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Suker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rajasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rajasa misses with a body shot.
Suker misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suker's corner calls for a 1-2. Suker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suker is looking to land body kicks.
Rajasa misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rajasa.
Rajasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suker.
A combination from Suker does no damage.
Rajasa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Suker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rajasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rajasa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rajasa checks a low kick from Suker.
Rajasa scores with a nice strike.
Rajasa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suker. Suker obviously looking to wear him down.
Davor Suker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suker connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Rajasa misses
and Suker counters with a stiff right hand.
Rajasa misses the shot to the body.
Rajasa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Suker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Suker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rajasa throws a big counter combination but Suker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Suker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suker 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.
Suker misses with a body shot
and Rajasa counters with a three punch combo that has Suker backing up. Suker nods at Rajasa to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Rajasa misses
and Suker counters with an inside leg kick.
Suker blocks a head kick by Rajasa.
Suker misses with a hook.
Rajasa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Suker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rajasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suker.
Suker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suker misses the jab.
Suker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rajasa at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajasa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suker. Suker obviously looking to wear him down.
Suker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rajasa.
Rajasa scores with a hook to the body. Suker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rajasa throws the kick towards the body but Suker avoids it.
A big left from Suker misses.
Suker scores with a jab. Rajasa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rajasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rajasa's hands.
Suker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rajasa.
A big left from Rajasa misses.
Rajasa throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suker throws a hook but Rajasa avoids it easily.
Rajasa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suker tries to score with a low kick but Rajasa moves his leg out of the way.
Rajasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Suker's head.
Suker takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick lands from Suker.
Rajasa avoids the body shot from Suker.
Rajasa throwing a counter right hand but Suker manages to avoid it.
Suker with a jab.
A shot to the body from Rajasa misses
and Suker counters with a stiff right hand.
Suker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Suker looks to score with a jab to the body but Rajasa is just out of range.
Rajasa takes a swing at Suker's ribcage but misses.
Suker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rajasa.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Suker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Suker throws a series of punches but Rajasa avoids them all with ease.
Suker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Rajasa misses.
A punch combination from Rajasa misses.
Rajasa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rajasa - the referee stops the clock and Suker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rajasa. Suker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rajasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suker moves away.
Rajasa swings for the body but Suker moves out of range.
A punch combination from Suker misses.
Rajasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajasa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rajasa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rajasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suker manages to avoid it.
Suker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rajasa's head backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Suker scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rajasa throwing a counter right hand but Suker manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Rajasa misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rajasa.
Rajasa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suker tries to bum rush Rajasa with a series of wild strikes but Rajasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suker throws a body shot but no joy.
Rajasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suker.
Rajasa blocks a leg kick.
Suker throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajasa.
Rajasa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suker.
Suker moves out of range of the leg kick from Rajasa.
Rajasa backing away here, and Suker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rajasa lands with a hook. Suker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rajasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suker misses with a two punch combination.
Rajasa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rajasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Suker moves out of range as Rajasa throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Suker lands.
Suker lands with a hook. Rajasa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some wild striking there from Suker.
Rajasa misses the shot to the body.
Suker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rajasa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suker moves out of range of the strikes.
Suker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajasa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rajasa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rajasa is looking to score with low kicks.
Rajasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rajasa walks into a stiff left hand from Suker.
Rajasa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rajasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suker manages to avoid it.
Rajasa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davor Suker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rajasa staying out of range there.
Suker scores with a hook to the body. Rajasa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suker is looking to chop away at Rajasa's legs.
Suker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rajasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rajasa counters with a straight right hand.
Suker misses with a combination
and Rajasa counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajasa throws a nice looking combination but Suker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Suker misses.
Putra Rajasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rajasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suker throws a head kick that half lands.
Sloppy strikes from Rajasa. Those never looked like landing.
Suker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rajasa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rajasa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rajasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Suker misses.
Rajasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rajasa cracks the inside of Suker's front leg.
Suker throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Davor Suker.
Well Suker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davor Suker!
A victorious Davor Suker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raja Barat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gratien Coquerelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barat comes to the cage accompanied by Goyang Dumang. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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189 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raja Barat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gratien Coquerelle!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coquerelle looks to land a right hand but Barat moved out of range.
Barat is looking to clinch but Coquerelle is avoiding it.
Barat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coquerelle is trying to pull guard but Barat has him pressed against the cage.
Barat working aggressively here.
Coquerelle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barat prevents it.
Coquerelle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barat.
Barat tries to work over Coquerelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coquerelle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barat is defending well.
Raja Barat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gratien Coquerelle.
Barat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Barat.
Barat misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coquerelle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barat tries a body shot but Coquerelle blocks it.
Coquerelle wants to stall.
Barat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coquerelle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coquerelle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barat is defending well.
Coquerelle blocks a body shot from Barat.
Barat misses with a punch to the body.
Coquerelle tries for a takedown but Barat manages to get underhooks.
Barat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coquerelle jumps into guard, dragging Barat to the mat.
Barat trying to control the position from guard on top but Coquerelle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coquerelle controlling the position.
Barat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coquerelle on the ground.
Barat throwing strikes but missing.
Coquerelle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barat postures up in Coquerelle's guard and throws a big left but Coquerelle blocks it.
Barat preventing the sweep.
Coquerelle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coquerelle looking to control.
Barat throwing strikes from guard but Coquerelle blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coquerelle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barat postures up in Coquerelle's guard and throws a big left but Coquerelle blocks it.
Barat cracks Coquerelle with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coquerelle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barat wants to improve his position but Coquerelle is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coquerelle works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coquerelle unloading with bombs!
Coquerelle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barat has worked his arm free - good work by Barat!
Coquerelle wants to control but Barat is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coquerelle working the head and body with strikes.
Coquerelle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barat can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Coquerelle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Coquerelle throws a strike aimed at the side of Barat's head but Barat avoids it well.
Barat is not content to let Coquerelle control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coquerelle misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gratien Coquerelle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barat is looking to clinch.
Coquerelle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coquerelle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Coquerelle.
Coquerelle lands a left and a right that send Barat crashing to the mat, dazed. Coquerelle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Barat is rocked!
Barat is aggressively charging in as Coquerelle backs up avoiding any damage. Coquerelle tosses out a jab and Barat runs right into it face first! Barat is out cold! Coquerelle dropped down on all fours and is barking in Barat's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gratien Coquerelle!
Gratien Coquerelle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FJCP Healthy Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Bloodlust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasak Kusuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodlust comes to the cage accompanied by A Pocket Full Of Shells. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Bloodlust!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kasak Kusuk!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodlust darts in and clinches Kusuk up against the cage.
Kusuk lands a nice uppercut.
Bloodlust on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bloodlust tries to pull guard but Kusuk holds him up against the cage and eventually Bloodlust drops back down to his feet.
Kusuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloodlust seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bloodlust clinches up against the cage.
Kusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodlust tries to pull guard but Kusuk won't allow it.
Bloodlust blocks an elbow strike.
Kusuk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusuk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kusuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bloodlust jumps into guard, dragging Kusuk to the mat.
Bloodlust is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bloodlust is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodlust looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bloodlust utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kusuk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kusuk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kusuk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bloodlust looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bloodlust wants to sweep but no luck.
Bloodlust is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kusuk sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk trying to control but Bloodlust is working from the bottom.
Bloodlust is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bloodlust looking for a sweep. Not yet Bloodlust, not yet.
Bloodlust has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kusuk should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bloodlust has tightened it up now! Kusuk should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darren Bloodlust!
Darren Bloodlust retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Darren Bloodlust, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Gracia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Marfaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cucurucucu Paloma. Juan Marfaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 lbs
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216 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Gracia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Marfaker!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marfaker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marfaker slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marfaker throws a head kick that misses.
Gracia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marfaker pinned against the cage. Marfaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marfaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Gracia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marfaker takes a swing at Gracia's ribcage but misses.
Gracia feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracia connects with a body shot that sends Marfaker's belly button to the back.
Marfaker misses the shot to the body.
Gracia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracia shoots in for a takedown but Marfaker shows good takedown defense.
Gracia shoots for a takedown but Marfaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marfaker throws a good cross that connects.
Gracia gets a double leg takedown into Marfaker's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracia is looking to work some ground and pound but Marfaker has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfaker pulls Gracia in to control the position.
Marfaker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Marfaker keeping moving, preventing Gracia from controlling successfully.
Marfaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracia postures up in Marfaker's guard and throws a big left but Marfaker blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marfaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracia postures up in Marfaker's guard and throws a big left but Marfaker blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracia with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marfaker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marfaker has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracia working for a triangle but Marfaker defends it easily.
Gracia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marfaker defends it easily.
Gracia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marfaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marfaker stacks Gracia on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Marfaker!
Gracia trying to control but Marfaker flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Marfaker not allowing Gracia to control his hands.
Gracia turns into Marfaker and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marfaker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gracia has a closed guard, preventing Marfaker from standing up.
Gracia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracia wants to sweep here but Marfaker controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marfaker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marfaker defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Marfaker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marfaker slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracia slips under a jab.
Gracia blocks the body kick.
Marfaker jabs Gracia right on the nose. Gracia blinks but takes it well.
Gracia misses with a takedown attempt
letting Marfaker counter with a right hand.
Gracia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marfaker to the mat! Marfaker manages to get full guard.
Marfaker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marfaker keeping moving, preventing Gracia from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker has his hands on Gracia's head, controlling the position.
Marfaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracia 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracia wants to pass the guard but Marfaker is keeping the position.
Gracia throws an elbow that misses. Marfaker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracia's guard. Nice move by Marfaker!
Luis Gracia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marfaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marfaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marfaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marfaker pulls his head out easily.
Marfaker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracia wants to control but Marfaker is keeping busy.
Marfaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracia trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marfaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marfaker! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Gracia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marfaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juan Marfaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marfaker swings for the body but Gracia moves out of range.
Gracia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marfaker sprawls and moves away.
Marfaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracia. Gracia obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marfaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracia is rocked!
Marfaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marfaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marfaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marfaker swings for the body but Gracia moves out of range.
Marfaker throws a low kick, looking for Gracia's leg but Gracia calmly moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marfaker. Gracia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marfaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marfaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marfaker throws a leg kick but Gracia moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Marfaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Gracia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marfaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracia tries to move into range but Marfaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracia or perhaps it was just good defense by Marfaker, which made it look bad.
Nice body punch from Marfaker.
A solid body kick from Marfaker.
Gracia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marfaker did well to prevent Gracia getting side control.
Marfaker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Marfaker is positioning himself well to prevent Gracia advancing to mount.
Gracia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracia is looking to stall here but Marfaker recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfaker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracia is looking to work some ground and pound but Marfaker has wrist control.
Gracia being controlled here momentarily.
Gracia landing with the ground and pound.
Gracia wants to control from the top but Marfaker keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracia is looking to work some ground and pound but Marfaker has wrist control.
Marfaker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracia throwing strikes from guard but Marfaker blocks nicely.
Marfaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracia.
Marfaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracia throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Marfaker, not yet.
Gracia with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marfaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracia.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marfaker throws a big shot that misses.
Gracia shoots in for a double leg but Marfaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracia dives in for a single leg takedown but Marfaker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Gracia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marfaker throws a body punch but Gracia moves out of range.
Gracia shoots in looking for a takedown but Marfaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracia shoots in for a double leg but Marfaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker's corner calls for a 1-2. Marfaker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracia fails with a takedown attempt.
Marfaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marfaker connects with a crisp jab.
Luis Gracia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracia walks straight into a right hand from Marfaker - that's dropped him! Marfaker jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gracia from any more punishment! Gracia complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juan Marfaker!
Juan Marfaker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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