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BFT-432: Hymen vs Nogueira V PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Emerlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ilya Murometz enters the cage!
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252 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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153 lbs
27 - 24 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Emerlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 2, fighting out of London, Ilya Murometz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerlong tries to land a body kick
and Murometz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emerlong throws a combination that misses
and Murometz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Emerlong lands a right hand.
Emerlong looking to stall.
Murometz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emerlong misses with a left hand
and Murometz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emerlong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emerlong. Murometz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emerlong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murometz is rocked!
Murometz moves away from the strike by Emerlong.
Murometz is still on wobbly legs! Can Emerlong finish him?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murometz.
Emerlong digs a good hook to Murometz's body.
Murometz looks winded!
Are you kidding me?! Emerlong ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Murometz clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernando Emerlong!
Fernando Emerlong gave a mention to DJs Locker in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka's entrance music is The Bags - Cavemen Rejoice. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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225 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 23 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokuokka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris with the counter takedown but Suokuokka avoids it easily.
Suokuokka clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Suokuokka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The referee calls for Suokuokka to work.
Harris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Suokuokka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harris is trying to drag Suokuokka to the mat but Suokuokka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harris wants to break free but Suokuokka has control.
Harris can't get the takedown.
Akseli Suokuokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Harris.
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Suokuokka won't allow it.
Suokuokka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suokuokka stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka wants the takedown. Harris is fighting it off but Suokuokka persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Harris's guard against the cage.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Suokuokka pushes his legs off easily.
Suokuokka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suokuokka stays in close to Harris's body and controls the position.
Harris is trying to control the position but Suokuokka postures up.
Suokuokka wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Suokuokka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Suokuokka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suokuokka has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka controlling from the top position.
Suokuokka preventing the sweep.
Harris is trying to control the position but Suokuokka postures up.
Suokuokka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suokuokka defends well.
Suokuokka distracts Harris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suokuokka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Suokuokka stacks Harris 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 Suokuokka!
Suokuokka wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Harris on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris tries to bench press Suokuokka off him but Suokuokka keeps the position.
Suokuokka is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Harris can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Suokuokka wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris taking punishment in the form of punches.
Harris is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris struggling a bit here.
Suokuokka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Suokuokka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Suokuokka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Suokuokka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Suokuokka pulls Harris into guard.
Suokuokka working a defensive guard but Harris passes into half guard.
Suokuokka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris.
Harris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is working for a kimura but Suokuokka is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris seems to be working for a kimura but Suokuokka defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Harris is on him like a limpet, forcing Suokuokka back against the cage.
Suokuokka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suokuokka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suokuokka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Suokuokka misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Suokuokka slips the punch.
Suokuokka rushes Harris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harris wants a takedown.
Harris has Suokuokka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Suokuokka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suokuokka has him pressed against the cage.
Suokuokka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Suokuokka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akseli Suokuokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Harris.
Suokuokka is pressed up against the cage. Harris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Suokuokka down to the mat. Suokuokka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suokuokka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Suokuokka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
Harris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suokuokka has him pressed against the cage.
Harris tries for a takedown but Suokuokka manages to get underhooks.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suokuokka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Suokuokka manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Harris keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Suokuokka has picked Harris up - he's going for a ride! Suokuokka dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Suokuokka sits in half guard.
Suokuokka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akseli Suokuokka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Suokuokka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Suokuokka trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away.
Suokuokka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Suokuokka 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.
Suokuokka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Suokuokka dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Harris tries to keep at a distance but Suokuokka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Suokuokka.
Harris throws a body punch but Suokuokka moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Suokuokka.
Suokuokka looks to clinch
and Harris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harris.
Suokuokka pulls Harris in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to control from the top but Suokuokka keeps moving.
Suokuokka has control of Harris's left arm, preventing Harris from doing any damage.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Suokuokka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris works over Suokuokka with some ground and pound from guard.
Harris tries to stand but Suokuokka is controlling from the bottom.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Suokuokka is keeping the position.
Suokuokka is trying to keep Harris in close.
Akseli Suokuokka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Harris drops back, looking for a kneebar! Suokuokka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Suokuokka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Suokuokka!
A lull in the action here as Suokuokka stalls from top position.
Suokuokka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Harris striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Harris is trying to escape the position but Suokuokka is controlling the position.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suokuokka is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Harris is trying to work for a sweep but Suokuokka has mounted him!
Suokuokka controlling his opponent.
Suokuokka wants to control the pace but Harris is squirming around nicely.
Suokuokka looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka avoids the attempt from Harris to control.
Paul Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suokuokka content just to control the position here.
Harris is working to get back to half guard.
Suokuokka controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suokuokka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harris for as long as he can get away with.
Suokuokka continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akseli Suokuokka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suokuokka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akseli Suokuokka!
Akseli Suokuokka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between RZ Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gandalf Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You shall not pass. RZ Silva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, RZ Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gandalf Grey!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Grey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grey dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grey counters with a crisp one two that drops Silva! Grey thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Silva to his feet! Silva is in big trouble!
Silva throws a jab when Grey was well out of range.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Grey throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Grey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Silva throws a right and a left that Grey avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Grey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva looks to land a combination but Grey avoids it well.
Grey misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a combination
and Grey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grey misses the jab.
Silva feints a jab promting Grey to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A cross from Silva lands.
Silva misses with a hook.
Grey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grey pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Grey throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grey eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Grey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Grey moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gandalf Grey!
An out of breath Gandalf Grey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Enki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maverick Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Master Enki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Enki.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Enki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson throws Enki to one side and escapes!
Enki scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Enki avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Enki blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Enki blocks the low kick.
Enki feints the counter takedown.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Enki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Enki throws a body shot but no joy.
Enki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Enki slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Crunch! Enki slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Enki counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Enki stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
Enki looking to pass the guard.
Enki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Enki trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Enki trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Enki misses with a wild combination.
Enki throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Enki scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Enki.
Enki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Enki duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Enki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson cracks Enki with a good jab.
Enki lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Enki moves into the clinch.
Enki trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Enki misses with an elbow over the top.
Enki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Enki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Enki blocks with his arms.
Enki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Maverick Anderson has been cut.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Master Enki has been cut.
Enki lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Enki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Enki pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Enki is defending well for now.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Enki misses with some punches.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enki leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Enki tries to tie him up.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Enki blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Enki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Enki is looking to control Anderson's arms but Anderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Enki has his back to the cage.
Enki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Enki.
Enki lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Enki is stalling here.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Enki blocks with his arms.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Enki is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enki is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Enki into the cage.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Enki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Master Enki will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Enki lands the left hand.
Enki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Enki lands a two punch combo.
Enki misses with a double jab.
Enki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Enki moved away.
Enki throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Enki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Enki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Enki tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Enki to the ground. Enki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Enki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Enki.
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!
Enki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Enki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Enki instigates a clinch.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Enki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Enki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enki lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Enki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Enki blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Enki misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Master Enki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Enki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson is trying to stall.
Enki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maverick Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Enki misses the target.
Enki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson throws a head kick but Enki moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Enki or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maverick Anderson's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enki.
Enki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Enki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Enki connects with a single shot there.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Enki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Enki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Master Enki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Enki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Enki off to one side.
Anderson throws a head kick but Enki moves out of range.
Enki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Enki throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Nice cross by Enki.
A jab lands there for Enki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enki moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook but Enki avoids it easily.
Enki lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Enki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Enki swinging wildly here.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Enki is quick to defend against it.
Enki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Enki moves into the clinch.
Anderson pushes Enki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enki.
Enki misses with an elbow strike.
Enki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Enki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Enki throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
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!
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Enki.
Enki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anderson has Enki up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Enki.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Enki's face.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Enki up against the cage.
Enki misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enki throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Enki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Enki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Enki avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Enki sprawling to the canvas. Anderson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Enki hang on?
Enki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enki wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Enki is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Enki seems to have recovered his senses.
Enki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Enki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maverick Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Enki keeps moving.
Enki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Enki keeps moving.
Master Enki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Enki pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Enki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Enki manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Enki's guard.
Enki has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Enki pulls Anderson in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enki keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Enki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Enki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson cracks Enki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Enki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Enki blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enki.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Enki leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Enki ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson tries to clinch but Enki is having none of it.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Maverick Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Enki counters with a stiff right hand.
Enki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Enki lands a body shot.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Enki defends it nicely.
Enki tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enki was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Enki scores with a nice right hand.
Enki jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enki lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Enki tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enki tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Enki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Master Enki.
I've got Enki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Master Enki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Cantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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28
165 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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158 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Cantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cantor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantor is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cantor is controlling Aoki 's trapped leg to prevent Aoki from advancing to side control.
Cantor is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Madz **21 Elite coaches**, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Cantor defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki 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.
Aoki is keen to just control but Cantor is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki 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.
Cantor gets back to full guard.
Cantor has control of Aoki 's left arm, preventing Aoki from doing any damage.
Cantor working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Cantor keeps moving.
Aoki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Cantor.
Cantor has his foot on Aoki 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cantor is keeping the position for now.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Cantor keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantor is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from Aoki .
Aoki checks a leg kick.
Cantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aoki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cantor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki 's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cantor misses with a straight left.
Aoki shoots in and gets a takedown into Cantor's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki trying to control but Cantor is working from the bottom.
Cantor wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Cantor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Cantor is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantor is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aoki avoids the head kick by Cantor.
Aoki looks for a takedown but Cantor sprawls well.
Cantor lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Cantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Aoki avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor lands a nice shot that snaps Aoki 's head back.
Aoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cantor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantor dodges the punch combination from Aoki .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aoki checks a leg kick.
Cantor connects with a leg kick. Aoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cantor slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Roger Cantor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Cantor misses with a low kick as Aoki jumps back.
The crowd cheers as Aoki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cantor doesn't seem phased though.
Cantor throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Cantor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aoki 's head backwards.
Aoki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cantor counters with a head kick. That will keep Aoki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantor cracks Aoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shinya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cantor misses with a low kick.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Cantor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aoki darts in looking for a takedown but Cantor gets double underhooks and turns Aoki into the cage.
Cantor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cantor misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Cantor lands but Aoki takes it in his stride.
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cantor counters with a two punch combo.
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantor throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Cantor moved away.
Cantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Aoki avoided it.
Cantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aoki .
Cantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cantor misses with a low kick.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cantor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki 's guard.
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing Cantor from standing up.
Aoki controlling Cantor's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki kicks Cantor off and gets to his feet.
Cantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Cantor tries to score with a low kick but Aoki moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cantor throws a leg kick but Aoki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cantor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Cantor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Cantor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cantor keeps the fight on the outside.
Cantor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cantor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A leg kick checked by Aoki .
Aoki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cantor's guard.
Cantor has his feet on Aoki 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor is looking to chop away at Aoki 's legs.
Aoki rushes Cantor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cantor misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aoki stalling the fight.
Cantor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up with Cantor, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes Cantor against the cage but Cantor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cantor is looking for a counter combo.
Aoki tries a low kick but Cantor avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cantor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aoki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aoki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roger Cantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Aoki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aoki feints the counter takedown.
Aoki misses with a body punch
and Cantor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Aoki lands a nice shot that snaps Cantor's head back.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Cantor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roger Cantor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Aoki tries to clinch but Cantor moves out of range.
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cantor.
Aoki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cantor defends well and Aoki ends up having to push Cantor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cantor throws a front kick aimed at Aoki 's knee but Aoki avoids it well.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Aoki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cantor rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Cantor coming out on top.
Cantor scores with a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Aoki blocks the low kick.
Aoki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cantor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aoki is in Cantor's guard.
Cantor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aoki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cantor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aoki .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Cantor counters with a nice leg kick.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aoki fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Cantor sprawls well.
Good leg kick by Cantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cantor throws a solid leg kick but Aoki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cantor.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Cantor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cantor misses with a low kick as Aoki jumps back.
Cantor stuffs the takedown.
Cantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Cantor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Cantor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cantor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Cantor!
Our winner, Roger Cantor, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Kothciushco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir comes to the cage accompanied by M.A.S.H Theme. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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36
240 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Abed Nadir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krzysztof Kothciushco!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadir looks to score with a jab to the body but Kothciushco is just out of range.
Nadir throws a sloppy head kick and Kothciushco moves out of range easily.
Kothciushco looks to land a combination. Nadir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nadir.
Kothciushco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Nadir.
Kothciushco moves out of range of the body kick.
Nadir takes one on the button.
Nadir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nadir goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nadir takes a swing at Kothciushco's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kothciushco as he connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Kothciushco 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.
Kothciushco throws a one two combo.
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kothciushco throws a shot from downtown. Nadir moves away and avoids it.
Kothciushco feints and then cracks Nadir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nadir down.
Nadir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fokai Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Nadir throws a hook but Kothciushco blocks it.
Kothciushco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kothciushco looks to land a left hand but Nadir moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir misses with a head kick.
Nadir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kothciushco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kothciushco cracks Nadir with an open hand slap.
Nadir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kothciushco defends it nicely.
Kothciushco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kothciushco fails to land the takedown.
Nadir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nadir throws a jab when Kothciushco was well out of range.
Kothciushco tries a quick counter leg kick but Nadir is wise to it.
Kothciushco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kothciushco shoots in but no luck this time.
Nadir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kothciushco connects with a nice looking jab.
Nadir bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kothciushco's head.
Kothciushco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nadir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nadir looks to land a left hand but Kothciushco moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir looks to score with a jab to the body but Kothciushco is just out of range.
Nadir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kothciushco.
Nice takedown defense from Nadir. No joy for Kothciushco on that attempt.
As Kothciushco looks to move away, Nadir throws a big counter combo but Kothciushco just gets out of the way.
Abed Nadir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Kothciushco.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadir shoots in and drives through. Kothciushco sprawls well.
Nadir has managed to clinch.
Kothciushco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kothciushco.
Kothciushco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nadir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kothciushco is defending well for now.
Nadir blocking some punches.
Kothciushco managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
Nadir stalling.
Nadir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nadir wants a takedown.
Nadir scores with a knee to the head.
Nadir tries to score a body lock takedown but Kothciushco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kothciushco misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nadir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nadir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kothciushco throws a head punch that misses.
Nadir presses Kothciushco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kothciushco looks winded!
Kothciushco stalling in the clinch but Nadir improves position.
Nadir is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kothciushco's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nadir obliges.
Kothciushco gets underhooks to prevent Nadir's takedown attempt.
Nadir has picked Kothciushco up - he's going for a ride! Nadir dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nadir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kothciushco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nadir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Nadir.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nadir is nestled in close to Kothciushco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nadir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nadir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kothciushco is trying to maintain the position but Nadir is very close to passing his half guard.
Nadir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nadir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kothciushco's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nadir prevents Kothciushco from improving his position.
Nadir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nadir thows a huge punch but Kothciushco dodges it nicely.
Nadir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nadir is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kothciushco!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abed Nadir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kothciushco gets tackled into the cage by Nadir. Nadir maintains the clinch.
Kothciushco letting Nadir take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Nadir lands a body shot.
Nadir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nadir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kothciushco can do to turn this around?
Kothciushco avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Nadir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kothciushco misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kothciushco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nadir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir lands with a light punch inside.
Nadir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kothciushco backwards.
Kothciushco avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kothciushco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kothciushco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nadir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kothciushco backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kothciushco working aggressively here.
Nadir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kothciushco is rocked!
Nadir working aggressively here.
Kothciushco is still on wobbly legs! Can Nadir finish him?
Nadir lands a big knee to the head and Kothciushco goes down! Nadir pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abed Nadir!
A very excited looking Abed Nadir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and January Kwiecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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261 lbs
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264 lbs
20 - 24 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, January Kwiecinski!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jacob Obworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwiecinski scores with a decent looking hook.
Obworth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kwiecinski throws a front kick aimed at Obworth's knee but Obworth avoids it well.
Kwiecinski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obworth.
Kwiecinski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kwiecinski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Obworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kwiecinski thows a body kick. Obworth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kwiecinski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kwiecinski walks into a straight right hand from Obworth.
Obworth avoids the body shot from Kwiecinski.
A low kick from Kwiecinski misses
and Obworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obworth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obworth fails with a takedown attempt.
As Obworth backs off Kwiecinski throws a huge counter combo but Obworth manages to avoid it all.
Obworth misses with a left hand
and Kwiecinski counters with a two punch combo.
Kwiecinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwiecinski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kwiecinski misses the target.
Kwiecinski moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwiecinski throws the kick towards the body but Obworth avoids it.
As Kwiecinski looks to move away, Obworth throws a big counter combo but Kwiecinski just gets out of the way.
Kwiecinski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Obworth ducks right into an uppercut from Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kwiecinski. Kwiecinski obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been hearing reports that Obworth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Obworth tries to sprawl but Kwiecinski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Obworth looking for submissions off his back.
Obworth moves into full guard.
Obworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Obworth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kwiecinski defends it easily.
Obworth being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwiecinski postures up in Obworth's guard and throws a big left but Obworth blocks it.
Obworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kwiecinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kwiecinski is posturing up here but Obworth has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kwiecinski tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kwiecinski has to tap! Slick submission there by Obworth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Obworth!
Jacob Obworth was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deangelo Sturtsil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deangelo Sturtsil!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturtsil gets the takedown into side control.
Shields tries to improve position but can't.
Sturtsil is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sturtsil looks up at the clock and then as Shields takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sturtsil smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shields is looking for a sweep.
Shields takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sturtsil lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sturtsil landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sturtsil is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturtsil cracks Shields with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturtsil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shields has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shields tries to buck Sturtsil off but Sturtsil is having none of it.
Sturtsil has hold of Shields's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shields tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sturtsil cranks the arm and Shields screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shields, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Deangelo Sturtsil!
Deangelo Sturtsil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanjay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez comes to the cage accompanied by Kryptonite. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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260 lbs
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34
232 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sanjay Singh!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez with a nice cross.
It looks like Sanjay Singh has been cut.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Singh throws out a counter right but Velasquez avoids it with no problem.
Velasquez fails with the takedown.
Velasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Singh pinned against the cage. Singh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Velasquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
Velasquez feinted with a counter takedown.
Singh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Velasquez throws a right hand that misses
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh clinches with his opponent.
Singh manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez dodges the punch combination from Singh.
Singh tries to score with a low kick but Velasquez moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Singh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Singh!
Singh bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Singh slaps away a takedown attempt from Velasquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Singh tests Velasquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velasquez dives in for a single leg takedown but Singh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Singh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Velasquez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velasquez off to one side.
Velasquez with a hook.
Singh misses with a double jab.
Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Singh throws Velasquez to one side and escapes!
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singh but Singh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Velasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Singh, which made it look bad.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Singh scores with a jab to the head.
Velasquez fails with the takedown
letting Singh counter with a right hand.
Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Velasquez's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh stuffs the takedown.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Singh.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Velasquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Singh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Velasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Velasquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Singh finds it's way round the side to connect with Velasquez's head.
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Velasquez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Singh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velasquez has his takedown stuffed
and Velasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Singh lands a left and a right that send Velasquez crashing to the mat, dazed. Singh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez darts in looking for a takedown but Singh gets double underhooks and turns Velasquez into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh leaves Velasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Singh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Velasquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Singh throws a right hand that Velasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velasquez also avoids with ease.
Singh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velasquez.
Velasquez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Velasquez lands in his opponent's guard.
Singh pulls Velasquez in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanjay Singh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanjay Singh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Singh thumps Velasquez with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Velasquez on that attempt.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velasquez punishes Singh's body with a nice straight punch.
Velasquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Velasquez shoots in and drives through. Singh sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velasquez throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
It seemed like Singh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Singh slips a straight right by Velasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez tries to clinch
and Singh counters with a stiff right hand.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Velasquez's shoulder, as Velasquez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanjay Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Velasquez to score with a decent uppercut.
Velasquez walks into a straight right hand from Singh.
Velasquez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Velasquez shoots for a takedown but Singh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Singh throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Velasquez throwing a counter right hand but Singh manages to avoid it.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt
and Singh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velasquez drives through with a takedown into Singh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Singh pushes Velasquez off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh throws a right hand that misses
and Velasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanjay Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velasquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Singh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasquez somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Singh. Those never looked like landing.
Singh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Singh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Singh scores with a nice strike.
Singh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Singh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singh.
Velasquez tests Singh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh swinging wildly here.
Velasquez throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Velasquez feints a jab promting Singh to slip. Velasquez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Singh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Singh stuffs the takedown attempt from Velasquez. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Singh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Singh.
Singh scores with a jab. Velasquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Velasquez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Singh was covering up waiting for the punch and Velasquez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Singh manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Singh breaks the clinch.
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Singh circles away.
Nice shot lands for Singh.
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!
Singh misses with an uppercut
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velasquez throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Singh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Velasquez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
That kick from Singh tenderised Velasquez's leg. Velasquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Singh stuffs the takedown attempt from Velasquez. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Velasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Singh.
Velasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singh tries to avoid it but Velasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singh to the ground. Singh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Singh throws out a counter right but Velasquez avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Velasquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Singh lands with a right hand.
Singh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanjay Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sanjay Singh's cut.
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!
Singh feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Velasquez sprawling to the canvas! Velasquez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Singh finish him?!
Velasquez is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Velasquez's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Singh looks to land a left hand but Velasquez moved out of range nicely.
Velasquez fails with the takedown
and Singh counters with a crisp right hand that drops Velasquez! Singh lets Velasquez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Velasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez defending well as Singh loads up on a big left hand.
Singh drops Velasquez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Velasquez looks back up at him and smiles so Singh waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Singh throws a combination that misses
and Velasquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Singh looking to control.
Velasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velasquez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Singh has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Velasquez is looking to defend but Singh has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Velasquez! Singh pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Velasquez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sanjay Singh!
A relieved looking Sanjay Singh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Hymen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hymen feints and then cracks Rodrigo Nogueira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodrigo Nogueira down.
Hymen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hymen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rodrigo Nogueira off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hymen throws out a loose jab but Rodrigo Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips under a jab from Hymen.
Hymen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hymen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Hymen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigo Nogueira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hymen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control.
Hymen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Hymen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is keen to just control but Hymen is a slippery customer.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Hymen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hymen is just riding it out for now. Rodrigo Nogueira eventually gives up the hold.
Hymen is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hymen wants to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping busy.
Hymen tries to roll over but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rodrigo Nogueira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodrigo Nogueira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to mount his opponent but Hymen defends it.
Hymen is looking to control Rodrigo Nogueira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hymen avoid being mounted?
Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Hymen tries to get to full guard but Rodrigo Nogueira has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hymen is not content to let Rodrigo Nogueira control the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hymen's head.
Hymen wants to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodrigo Nogueira connects with a nice short shot to Hymen's temple.
Hymen is trying to maintain the position but Rodrigo Nogueira is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira prevents Hymen from improving his position.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Hymen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hymen defends it well.
Rodrigo Nogueira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Buster Hymen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hymen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hymen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hymen throws a right hand that misses
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hymen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be working for a kimura but Hymen defends the submission attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen is controlling Rodrigo Nogueira's trapped leg to prevent Rodrigo Nogueira from advancing to side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to control. Hymen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the ground and pound but Hymen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of digs.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hymen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hymen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hymen!
Rodrigo Nogueira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hymen off and has taken his back!
Rodrigo Nogueira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hymen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be working for a kimura but Hymen defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but Hymen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigo Nogueira to get the leverage.
Rodrigo Nogueira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hymen tries to get to full guard but Rodrigo Nogueira has control of the leg.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hymen is doing well to control the position and prevent Rodrigo Nogueira from advancing to side control.
Hymen manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hymen is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodrigo Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hymen has managed to get both his arms back between Rodrigo Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
Rodrigo Nogueira controls Hymen momentarily but Hymen frees himself.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigo Nogueira working for a triangle but Hymen defends it easily.
Hymen preventing the sweep.
Rodrigo Nogueira pulls Hymen in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hymen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rodrigo Nogueira struggling a bit here.
Hymen decides to stand back up. Hymen steps back and let's Rodrigo Nogueira get back to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hymen looks to throw the jab but Rodrigo Nogueira is out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buster Hymen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hymen throws a leg kick but Rodrigo Nogueira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hymen throws the left hand but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hymen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigo Nogueira in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buster Hymen 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.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a head kick by Hymen.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Hymen throws a wild body kick that Rodrigo Nogueira sees coming a mile off.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Hymen misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Hymen misses with a hook.
And Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter it with a takedown but Hymen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hymen looks to throw the jab but Rodrigo Nogueira is out of range.
Hymen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hymen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hymen won't be happy with that.
Rodrigo Nogueira looks up at the clock and then as Hymen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rodrigo Nogueira smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rodrigo Nogueira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hymen, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hymen, who protects the arm well.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hymen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hymen sneaks out the side door and pushes Rodrigo Nogueira away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen looks to land a combination but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it well.
Hymen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Hymen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hymen connects with the punch.
Hymen misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigo Nogueira pushing down on Hymen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hymen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up in Hymen's guard and throws a big left but Hymen blocks it.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a strike but Hymen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Hymen pushes his legs off easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira has a closed guard, preventing Hymen from standing up.
Hymen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to control.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hymen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hymen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodrigo Nogueira is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hymen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Hymen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hymen is looking to land body kicks.
And Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter it with a takedown but Hymen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hymen throws a head kick that misses.
Hymen clobbers Rodrigo Nogueira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodrigo Nogueira defending well as Hymen loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigo Nogueira feints the counter takedown.
Buster Hymen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigo Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from Hymen.
Hymen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hymen misses.
And Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter it with a takedown but Hymen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hymen throws a good cross that connects.
Hymen misses with a head kick.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Hymen throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigo Nogueira moves away and avoids it.
Hymen tries to land a body kick
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a single leg into guard. Hymen didn't expect that.
Hymen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hymen throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigo Nogueira's shoulder, as Rodrigo Nogueira tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hymen, right into the meat.
Hymen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hymen misses with a kick to the body.
Rodrigo Nogueira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigo Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hymen.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen throws a combination that misses
and Rodrigo Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hymen's guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hymen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo Nogueira preventing the sweep.
Hymen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Hymen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigo Nogueira can do to turn this around?
Rodrigo Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hymen wants to stand and escape but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodrigo Nogueira working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hymen misses the jab.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Hymen's corner calls for a 1-2. Hymen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That has opened up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut even more.
Hymen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hymen tries to land a front kick but Rodrigo Nogueira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter it with a takedown but Hymen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buster Hymen is winning the standup battle so far.
Hymen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hymen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodrigo Nogueira's calf.
Buster Hymen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hymen.
Rodrigo Nogueira feints the counter takedown.
Hymen tries to bum rush Rodrigo Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigo Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigo Nogueira feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hymen. Rodrigo Nogueira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hymen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hymen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Hymen is looking to improve his position.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodrigo Nogueira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Hymen had his way with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
That's time! Hymen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hymen. Rodrigo Nogueira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hymen throws out a loose jab but Rodrigo Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hymen scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Hymen misses its intended target.
Hymen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hymen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hymen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't seem phased though.
Hymen throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigo Nogueira ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Rodrigo Nogueira dodges the punch combination from Hymen.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Hymen misses with a left hand
and Rodrigo Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hymen's guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a nice head shot there.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to work some ground and pound but Hymen has wrist control.
Hymen keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Hymen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hymen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Hymen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hymen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodrigo Nogueira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Hymen lands a nice hook to Rodrigo Nogueira's body. Rodrigo Nogueira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hymen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hymen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hymen misses with a body kick.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Hymen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hymen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigo Nogueira was well out of range. Poor timing from Hymen.
Hymen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigo Nogueira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes one to the chin there.
Hymen misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hymen parries the strikes from Rodrigo Nogueira easily there. Rodrigo Nogueira is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hymen to escape.
Rodrigo Nogueira working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hymen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rodrigo Nogueira scoring with punches and elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira working away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rodrigo Nogueira is chipping away with strikes.
Rodrigo Nogueira in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodrigo Nogueira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Buster Hymen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hymen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:46
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Hymen!
Buster Hymen retains his heavyweight title!
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