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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Wills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mentos mBledos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wills comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman . Joe Wills has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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198 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Wills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mentos mBledos!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mBledos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wills to the ground. mBledos is now in Wills's guard.
mBledos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
mBledos content to stall in guard here.
Wills trying to keep a closed guard but mBledos is proving a slippery customer.
Wills looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wills had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. mBledos defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mBledos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
mBledos gets to his feet - Wills follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mBledos gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. mBledos lands a nice short elbow.
mBledos trying to pass the guard but Wills defending well.
mBledos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wills missing with punches from the bottom.
mBledos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wills. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
mBledos trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of mBledos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take mBledos's back!
mBledos can't escape the position.
mBledos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wills misses with a punch to the head.
mBledos wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wills's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wills controlling well, preventing mBledos from escaping the position.
mBledos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
mBledos is keeping busy.
Wills working for a choke but mBledos is defending well.
mBledos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wills working for a choke but mBledos is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
mBledos really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Wills's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
mBledos wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills struggling to land strikes to the head as mBledos covers up.
Wills somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
mBledos trying to control the action but Wills just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wills has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, mBledos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
mBledos staying busy and making it hard for Wills to control.
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 Joe Wills will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wills shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has mBledos pinned against the cage. mBledos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wills moves to clinch but mBledos breaks away
so mBledos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
mBledos gets to his feet. Wills looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Joe Wills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wills misses with a takedown attempt - mBledos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like mBledos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills gets caught napping as mBledos dives in and scores a takedown. Wills manages to retain guard.
Wills is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wills really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
mBledos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mBledos wants to stand up but Wills is controlling him.
Wills throwing strikes from guard but mBledos blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if mBledos can do anything to dispel that myth.
mBledos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wills has passed into half guard!
Joe Wills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
mBledos looking for submissions off his back.
Wills stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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.
Wills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and mBledos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by mBledos.
mBledos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wills throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
mBledos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wills is working an open guard so mBledos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wills tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. mBledos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wills throws a leg kick that misses.
Wills shoots in looking for a takedown. mBledos tries to sprawl out of it but Wills keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. mBledos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills avoids the body shot from mBledos.
Joe Wills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mBledos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wills on his heels. He'll look to pass Wills's guard now, I'm sure.
Wills wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and mBledos manages to pass to side control.
mBledos tries to pass to full mount but Wills defends it.
mBledos stalling.
mBledos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mBledos landing strikes, looking to finish!
mBledos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wills trying desperately to get to his feet.
mBledos controlling from the full mount.
mBledos working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mentos mBledos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
mBledos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wills has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but mBledos is on him like a limpet, forcing Wills back against the cage.
mBledos jumps into guard, dragging Wills to the mat.
mBledos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
mBledos has his hands on Wills's head, controlling the position.
mBledos keeping moving, preventing Wills from controlling successfully.
mBledos wants to sweep here but Wills controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mBledos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wills defends it easily.
mBledos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wills wants to control from the top but mBledos keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wills throwing strikes but missing.
mBledos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wills is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for mBledos.
Wills prevents mBledos from escaping the position.
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.
Wills tries to advance to mount but can't.
mBledos is trying to get back to half guard.
Wills looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
mBledos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but mBledos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
mBledos is trying to improve his position.
Wills in the domination position with mBledos hanging on.
You can see the frustration on mBledos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
mBledos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wills pushes mBledos off but mBledos dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mBledos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wills is looking to regain half guard here but mBledos keeps moving and retains side control.
mBledos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
mBledos trying to control the position but Wills is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
mBledos stands up and beckons Wills to his feet.
Wills throws a sloppy body shot
and mBledos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wills won't be happy with that.
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 Joe Wills.
I think Wills has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rinto Hartanto (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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160 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rinto Hartanto!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartanto.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hartanto swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartanto scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson forces Hartanto back against the cage and clinches.
Hartanto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartanto avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hartanto gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hartanto is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Hartanto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartanto manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartanto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartanto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Hartanto tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartanto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartanto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hartanto just content to control the position.
Johnson is pushing Hartanto's head away, looking to escape. Hartanto manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson is not content to let Hartanto control the position.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartanto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hartanto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Hartanto scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hartanto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hartanto working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Hartanto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hartanto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson throws Hartanto to one side and escapes!
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hartanto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartanto swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Hartanto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartanto tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hartanto is controlling him.
Hartanto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hartanto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Hartanto won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Hartanto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Hartanto isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartanto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Hartanto tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartanto throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Hartanto keeps it at a distance.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hartanto moves out of range.
Hartanto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartanto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson swings for the body but Hartanto moves out of range.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartanto circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hartanto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartanto throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartanto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hartanto finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hartanto moves out of range.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartanto is just out of range.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartanto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rinto Hartanto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartanto circles away.
Hartanto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson slips a straight right by Hartanto.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartanto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Hartanto misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hartanto moves out of range.
Hartanto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Hartanto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Hartanto lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartanto is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to buck Hartanto off.
Hartanto controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartanto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hartanto but great work by Johnson.
Hartanto struggling a bit here.
Johnson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hartanto tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Hartanto struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up.
Hartanto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartanto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hartanto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hartanto misses the shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartanto's brow.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hartanto is keeping busy.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartanto tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to stand but Hartanto is controlling the position.
Hartanto is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Hartanto dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rinto Hartanto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson tries to clinch
and Hartanto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Hartanto looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hartanto wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Hartanto trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hartanto wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to stand up but Hartanto has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Charlie Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hartanto trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hartanto to get to his feet.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Hartanto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Hartanto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Hartanto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hartanto trying to control the pace.
Johnson is staying active underneath Hartanto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartanto is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Hartanto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hartanto is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Hartanto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartanto was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
A punch combination from Hartanto misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Hartanto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Hartanto is avoiding it.
Hartanto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartanto defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charlie Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Hartanto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartanto throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rinto Hartanto.
I think Hartanto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinto Hartanto!
After winning the bout, Rinto Hartanto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Charlie Johnson had this to say: 'He was the better man tonight '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Malingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Minstella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Eddie Malingo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eddie Malingo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Malingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teddy Minstella!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malingo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Minstella is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minstella working a defensive guard here.
Minstella has Malingo pulled in close to control his posture.
Minstella is trying to keep Malingo in close.
Malingo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo drops back looking for a leg! Minstella is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minstella manages to kick Malingo off! Malingo jumps back into Minstella's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malingo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Minstella has momentary wrist control but Malingo slips an elbow through the middle.
Minstella is rocked!
Minstella avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malingo slips nicely into half guard.
Malingo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minstella is refusing to be controlled, as Malingo sits in half guard.
Malingo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malingo throwing shots but Minstella is blocking nicely.
Malingo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Minstella with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Minstella is still in real trouble! Can Malingo finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minstella is not content to let Malingo control the position.
Malingo working over Minstella with some ground and pound. Minstella looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Minstella is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Malingo.
Malingo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malingo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Minstella is hurt! He's hurt bad - Malingo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Minstella from any more punishment! Congratulations to Malingo! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Malingo!
Our winner, Eddie Malingo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Para Lyzes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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238 lbs
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275 lbs
1 - 2 - 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Para Lyzes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyzes has closed the distance and engaged Daniels in a clinch.
Lyzes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A frustrated look appears on Daniels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lyzes taking a breather.
Lyzes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daniels regains guard immediately.
Lyzes trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyzes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lyzes wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyzes tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Lyzes from controlling successfully.
Lyzes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lyzes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Lyzes postures up in Daniels's guard and throws a big left but Daniels blocks it.
Lyzes passes Daniels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lyzes is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyzes is looking to advance position but Daniels won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daniels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lyzes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lyzes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daniels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daniels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels pushes Lyzes off looking to stand but Lyzes dives back in and keeps control.
Lyzes trying to control the action but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Lyzes tries to pass to full mount but Daniels defends it.
Lyzes throwing shots but Daniels is blocking nicely.
Lyzes is working for a submission of some sort.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lyzes.
Daniels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lyzes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lyzes is looking for a kimura here.
Daniels is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyzes 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.
Lyzes wants to pass the guard but Daniels is defending well.
Daniels looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lyzes trying to control from half guard but Daniels is working away.
Daniels looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lyzes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Lyzes seems content to control.
Lyzes is keen to just control but Daniels is a slippery customer.
Daniels makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lyzes throws a one two combo.
Daniels takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Lyzes is controlling him.
Lyzes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Para Lyzes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lyzes wants to clinch
and Daniels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lyzes dives in and grabs Daniels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes down on Lyzes's head and hops out.
Daniels clinches.
Lyzes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daniels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lyzes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniels.
A frustrated look appears on Daniels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels cracks Lyzes with a nice body shot.
Lyzes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daniels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lyzes prevents Daniels from breaking the clinch.
Lyzes tries a knee to the head but Daniels blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daniels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lyzes checks a leg kick.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lyzes tries to move into range but Daniels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daniels moves into the clinch.
Lyzes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyzes slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lyzes tries to land a knee to the head but Daniels blocks with his arms.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Daniels tenderised Lyzes's leg. Lyzes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lyzes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniels sprawls well. Daniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lyzes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Para Lyzes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyzes throws out a leg kick but Daniels moves out of range and Lyzes only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Daniels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyzes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyzes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daniels tries to break free but Lyzes pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels being controlled against the cage.
Lyzes misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lyzes wants a takedown but no success here.
Lyzes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lyzes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daniels blocks it with crossed arms.
Daniels is looking to break free of the clinch but Lyzes has double underhooks.
Daniels presses Lyzes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lyzes avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daniels.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyzes shoots in but no luck this time.
Daniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lyzes walks into a stiff left hand from Daniels.
Crunch! Daniels slams his shin into Lyzes's torso.
Lyzes gets a clinch.
Daniels wants to stall.
Lyzes tries a knee to the head but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels is trying to break free.
Lyzes wants a takedown but no success here.
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyzes.
Lyzes has closed the distance and engaged Daniels in a clinch.
Daniels breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daniels.
James Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels lands with a cross.
Lyzes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daniels to the mat! Daniels manages to get full guard.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Lyzes from controlling successfully.
Daniels wants to stand and escape but Lyzes is having none of it.
Lyzes tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyzes won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyzes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lyzes wants to clinch.
Lyzes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lyzes is out of range.
Lyzes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lyzes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daniels lands a head shot.
Daniels clinches with his opponent.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Lyzes won't allow it.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lyzes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lyzes gets tackled into the cage by Daniels. Daniels maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyzes stalling the fight.
James Daniels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lyzes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lyzes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lyzes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lyzes moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels closes the distance and pushes Lyzes back into the cage.
Lyzes wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daniels has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Daniels!
James Daniels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Para Lyzes spoke after the fight, saying 'Phluck yall... I may lose my house over this'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Goshen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devon Destruction is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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256 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Moses Goshen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Destruction!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goshen avoids the body shot from Destruction.
Destruction connects with the punch.
It looks like Moses Goshen has been cut.
Destruction throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goshen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goshen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Goshen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goshen throws a hook but Destruction avoids it easily.
Destruction takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Devon Destruction has been cut.
Goshen wants to clinch.
Destruction throws a series of punches but Goshen moves out of range.
Goshen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goshen rushes Destruction and presses him up against the cage.
Goshen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goshen misses with the head strike.
Goshen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Destruction backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Goshen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destruction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goshen misses with the head strike.
Destruction blocks an uppercut.
Goshen gets through Destruction's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goshen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Destruction backwards.
Goshen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goshen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Destruction is trying to force a seperation but Goshen has the dominant position.
Goshen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goshen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goshen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goshen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goshen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Destruction backwards.
Goshen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Destruction backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goshen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Goshen.
Goshen presses Destruction against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goshen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goshen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction is trying to push Goshen away but Goshen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goshen swings wildly with an uppercut but Destruction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goshen throws a punch but it's blocked by Destruction.
Goshen tries to work over Destruction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Destruction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goshen working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destruction.
Goshen misses with the head strike.
Goshen lands with a light punch inside.
Goshen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goshen misses with some punches.
Destruction misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goshen.
Goshen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Destruction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goshen misses with the head strike.
Goshen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goshen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Destruction's elbow.
Goshen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goshen tries to work over Destruction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goshen tries to throw a body punch but Destruction avoids it by throwing Goshen back against the cage.
Goshen misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goshen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goshen lands a hook that snaps the head of Destruction backwards.
Destruction wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goshen has him pressed against the cage.
Goshen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goshen fails to land.
Goshen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goshen has a couple of punches blocked by Destruction.
Goshen misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Destruction has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Destruction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Goshen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goshen misses with a series of wild punches.
Destruction moves out of range of the body kick from Goshen.
Some wild striking there from Destruction.
Destruction throws an overhand right that lands on Goshen's shoulder, as Goshen tries to avoid the shot.
Goshen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goshen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goshen throws a hook to the side of Destruction's head but Destruction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Destruction blocks a head kick by Goshen.
Destruction catches Goshen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goshen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goshen misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destruction's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goshen under the eye.
Goshen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Destruction can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Destruction.
Goshen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destruction shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Goshen takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Destruction sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Goshen bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Destruction!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasak Kusuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Rodgers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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143 lbs
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140 lbs
6 - 7 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kasak Kusuk!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers lands with an uppercut that bounces Kusuk off the cage and back into range.
Rodgers pushes Kusuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodgers lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Rodgers.
Kusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kusuk working hard to break the clinch.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the side of Kusuk's head.
Nice elbow from Rodgers.
Rodgers breaks the clinch.
Kusuk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kusuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers scores with a jab.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kusuk, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kusuk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kusuk manages to avoid it.
Kusuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Kusuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kusuk scores with a one two! Rodgers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusuk swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Kusuk is just out of range.
Rodgers avoids the head kick by Kusuk.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodgers as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Rodgers - just one landing.
Rodgers clinches up with Kusuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Kusuk manages to break the clinch.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Kusuk misses with a wild body shot.
Kusuk throws a lazy body kick
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Kusuk avoids them all with ease.
As Rodgers backs off Kusuk throws a huge counter combo but Rodgers manages to avoid it all.
Rodgers cracks Kusuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers forces Kusuk back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kusuk breaks from the clinch.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been told by Rodgers's head coaches at 25 Beasts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodgers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodgers slips under a jab.
Kusuk misses with a low kick.
Rodgers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodgers stuns Kusuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Kusuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Rodgers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodgers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kusuk momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Rodgers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk misses the jab.
Rodgers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodgers is looking to chop away at Kusuk's legs.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
letting Kusuk counter with a right hand.
Kusuk throws a low kick but Rodgers moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodgers blocks the leg kick.
Kusuk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rodgers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Kusuk's head but Kusuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
Kusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Rodgers as he checks the leg kick.
Kusuk misses with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodgers instigates a clinch.
Kusuk tries to circle away but Rodgers has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rodgers.
Rodgers crunches a lovely knee into Kusuk's ribcage.
Kusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers looking to throw knees to the head but Kusuk is blocking nicely.
Rodgers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kusuks head.
Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers closes the distance and clinches.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Rodgers pushes Kusuk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Rodgers as the two fighters clinch.
Rodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodgers lands a right hand.
Rodgers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kusuk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kusuk's head backwards.
Kusuk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
Kusuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kusuk thows a leg kick but Rodgers checks it
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kusuk, right into the meat.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kusuk blocks the low kick.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Kusuk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodgers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kusuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers misses with a body punch
and Kusuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers scores with a nice head shot.
Kusuk gets tackled into the cage by Rodgers. Rodgers maintains the clinch.
Rodgers tries a knee to the head but Kusuk blocks it.
Rodgers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kusuk managing to block the knees to the body from Rodgers.
A short right from Rodgers on the inside.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from Kusuk.
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kusuk backwards.
Kusuk breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Kusuk blocks the leg kick.
Kusuk scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Kusuk. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kusuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk throws a right and a left that Rodgers avoids nicely.
Andy Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Kusuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
It seemed like Kusuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kusuk moves forwards but Rodgers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kusuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodgers.
Rodgers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kusuk misses with a leg kick
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kusuk at a distance.
Rodgers connects with a leg kick. Kusuk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kusuk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodgers counters with a nice body shot.
Rodgers defending well as Kusuk loads up on a big left hand.
As Kusuk looks to move away, Rodgers throws a big counter combo but Kusuk just gets out of the way.
Rodgers scores with a jab. Kusuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kusuk defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Rodgers moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodgers.
Kusuk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kusuk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers moves out of range as Kusuk throws a body kick.
Rodgers throwing a counter right hand but Kusuk manages to avoid it.
Rodgers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodgers.
Kusuk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kusuk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodgerss head.
A short left from Rodgers.
Kusuk is rocked!
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusuk can do to turn this around?
Kusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodgers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kusuk's efforts to push away.
Kusuk wants to break free but Rodgers has control.
Rodgers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kusuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rodgers.
Kusuk seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodgers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the side of Kusuk's head.
Rodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Kusuk controls his hands.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodgers.
Kusuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Kusuk.
Kusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kusuk working aggressively here.
Kusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kusuk tries to break free but Rodgers pushes him back against the cage.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from Kusuk.
A short uppercut from Rodgers.
A short right from Kusuk on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kusuk blocks a low kick nicely.
Kusuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers clinches up with Kusuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodgers lands a left hand.
Rodgers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kusuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rodgers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kusuk or not.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Kusuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kusuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodgers misses with a few strikes there.
Kusuk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Kusuk.
Rodgers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodgers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rodgers scores with a body shot.
Rodgers scores with a nice right hand.
Rodgers cracks Kusuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodgers moves in looking to clinch but Kusuk pushes him off.
Kusuk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Kusuk drops his hands momentarily and Rodgers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk avoids the head kick by Rodgers.
Kusuk throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Kusuk.
Rodgers is looking to clinch but Kusuk is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kusuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kusuk misses with a low kick.
Kusuk gets tackled into the cage by Rodgers. Rodgers maintains the clinch.
Rodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andy Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodgers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Rodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Rodgers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodgers lands a shot to the body.
Kusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Kusuk backwards.
Rodgers misses with an elbow over the top.
Andy Rodgers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kusuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodgers lands a big right hand that drops Kusuk! The killer instinct kicks in and Rodgers finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rodgers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rodgers!
Andy Rodgers 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 Ronald Fredrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredrick comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz: Throw It Up. This should be fireworks!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronald Fredrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Owen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Owen moves out of range of the body kick.
Owen feints the counter takedown.
Fredrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Owen circles away.
Owen with the counter takedown but Fredrick avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Owen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fredrick thows a leg kick but Owen checks it
so Owen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fredrick punching to the body, from the bottom.
Fredrick seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Owen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fredrick looking for a guillotine here but Owen defends easily.
Owen with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fredrick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick looking for a guillotine here but Owen defends easily.
Owen wants to pass the guard but Fredrick is keeping the position.
Fredrick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Owen passes Fredrick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fredrick wants to control but Owen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fredrick trying to get back to full guard but Owen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Owen trying to control but Fredrick is having none of it.
Fredrick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Owen tries to control but Fredrick wriggling away.
Owen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fredrick can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Owen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fredrick is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fredrick and Owen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fredrick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Owen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Owen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fredrick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Owen but great work by Fredrick.
Owen is looking for a sweep.
Fredrick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Owen down.
Owen is not content to let Fredrick control the position.
Owen being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fredrick decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Owen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fredrick has a takedown stuffed.
Owen fails with the takedown.
Fredrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Owen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Owen wants it to stay on the feet.
Owen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Owen lands the left hand.
Fredrick tries to clinch but Owen is having none of it.
Fredrick tries to clinch
and Owen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fredrick's guard.
Owen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fredrick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owen has managed to get both his arms back between Fredrick's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Owen controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen looking to pass the guard.
Owen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fredrick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fredrick has escaped and now he's on top!
Fredrick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Owen is proving hard to escape from.
Fredrick wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.
Fredrick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fredrick has managed to get both his arms back between Owen's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick passes Owen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Owen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Owen.
Owen working for a triangle but Fredrick defends it easily.
Fredrick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fredrick wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen has his foot on Fredrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fredrick works his way back into a safe position though.
Fredrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrick sitting in guard here, content to control.
Owen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fredrick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fredrick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fredrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fredrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Owen working for a triangle but Fredrick defends it easily.
Owen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fredrick has his hands clasped together but Owen extends and breaks Fredrick's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Owen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Owen!
Harry Owen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ronald Fredrick was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll see you soon!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Antonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ruslan Antonov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edgar Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Antonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Antonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ruslan Antonov has been cut.
Mendoza walks into a straight right hand from Antonov.
Antonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Mendoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Antonov walks into a jab.
Mendoza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Antonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
A jab from Antonov finds it's way through Mendoza's defenses.
Antonov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antonov takes one to the chin there.
Antonov is rocked!
Mendoza throws a pinpoint strike between Antonov's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Antonov crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Mendoza scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edgar Mendoza!
Edgar Mendoza is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davor Suker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Arcuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davor Suker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phil Arcuri's chin.
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171 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Davor Suker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Arcuri!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
As Arcuri looks to move away, Suker throws a big counter combo but Arcuri just gets out of the way.
Suker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arcuri throws out the jab.
Suker looks to land a right hand but Arcuri moved out of range.
A low kick from Arcuri is predictable there
and Suker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arcuri throws a poor cross that misses
and Suker counters with a nice uppercut.
Suker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arcuri looks to throw the jab but Suker is out of range.
Suker lands an overhand right.
Suker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arcuri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suker.
Arcuri tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Suker moves out of range of the body kick from Arcuri.
It looked like Suker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arcuri.
Arcuri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suker as he avoids it easily.
Suker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arcuri misses with a shot to the body
and Suker counters with a nice leg kick.
Suker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arcuri counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Suker!
Suker is looking to reverse the position.
Suker wants to get back to his feet but Arcuri drags him back down.
Suker is trying to improve his position.
Arcuri advances to mount.
Arcuri is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Arcuri has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Suker's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcuri landing shots from mount.
Suker wants to control but Arcuri is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Suker regains half guard.
Arcuri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Suker is trying to maintain the position but Arcuri is very close to passing his half guard.
Suker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Suker tries to roll over but Arcuri keeps him under control.
Suker is trying to stand.
Arcuri is pressing down on Suker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suker is holding on for now.
Arcuri is still trying to improve position.
Suker wants to get back to his feet.
Arcuri trying to control the action but Suker is working from the bottom.
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. Arcuri connects with a nice short shot to Suker's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Suker won't allow Arcuri to pass to mount.
Arcuri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suker tries to roll over but Arcuri keeps him under control.
Suker is trying to stand.
Arcuri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arcuri stops Suker from getting back to his feet.
Arcuri prevents Suker from improving his position.
Arcuri trying to control from half guard but Suker is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arcuri lands a nice short elbow.
Suker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suker is trying to stand back up but Arcuri is controlling him
Suker is looking for a sweep. Arcuri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arcuri on the ground.
Arcuri wants to control but Suker is keeping him busy.
Suker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arcuri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Arcuri there.
Arcuri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Suker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suker tries to get out of the position.
Arcuri is nestled in close to Suker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Suker wants to get back to his feet.
Arcuri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arcuri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suker is trying to get back to full guard.
Arcuri is nestled in close to Suker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arcuri is nestled in close to Suker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Arcuri dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Arcuri gets a takedown into half guard.
Suker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A low kick from Arcuri misses
and Suker counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Suker as he checks the leg kick.
Suker scores with a nice strike.
Arcuri lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri throws a leg kick
enabling Suker to counter with a crisp jab.
Suker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
Arcuri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arcuri missing with a left hand there. Suker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arcuri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Suker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davor Suker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suker slips a straight right by Arcuri.
It looks like Suker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suker throws a hook but Arcuri blocks it.
Arcuri misses with a wild combination.
Davor Suker is winning the standup battle so far.
Arcuri slips under a jab from Suker.
Arcuri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Suker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arcuri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suker is out of range.
Suker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arcuri just manages to avoid it.
Suker with a nice cross.
Suker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
Suker looks to land a right hand but Arcuri moved out of range.
Suker stuffs the takedown.
Arcuri misses with a body kick.
Suker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suker needs to keep his hands up - Arcuri had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Suker misses the target.
A slow jab from Arcuri misses its intended target.
Suker throws a quick counter head kick but Arcuri was just out of range.
Arcuri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suker. Suker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Suker misses the target.
Arcuri with the counter takedown but Suker avoids it easily.
Arcuri cracks Suker with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Suker was looking to counter with a kick there.
Arcuri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suker.
Suker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Arcuri misses.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Arcuri misses.
Sloppy strikes from Arcuri. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Suker. No joy for Arcuri on that attempt.
Davor Suker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Arcuri.
Suker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Arcuri misses.
Arcuri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davor Suker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcuri misses with a straight right.
Arcuri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arcuri.
A punch lands to the side of Arcuri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arcuri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Suker pushes Arcuri off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arcuri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arcuri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suker.
Arcuri slips a jab from Suker.
Suker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arcuri throws a leg kick
and Suker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Suker staying out of range there.
Arcuri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arcuri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suker defends well and Arcuri ends up having to push Suker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Suker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri tries to land a front kick but Suker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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 Davor Suker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A low kick from Arcuri misses
and Suker counters with a nice body kick.
Jab by Suker.
Suker throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Arcuri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Suker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Suker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arcuri throws out the jab.
Suker misses with a lunging right hand
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arcuri punishes Suker's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arcuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arcuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suker at a distance.
Arcuri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arcuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suker cracks Arcuri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arcuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Suker.
Arcuri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suker is fending him off so far but Arcuri persists. Nope, Suker circles away and we're back to standing.
Arcuri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suker pinned against the cage. Suker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arcuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arcuri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arcuri tries to bum rush Suker with a series of wild strikes but Suker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Suker misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Arcuri.
Suker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
Arcuri scores with the left hand. Suker knows he should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Arcuri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Suker misses with a leg kick
and Arcuri counters with a single leg into guard. Suker didn't expect that.
Arcuri wants to control from the top but Suker keeps moving.
Arcuri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arcuri manages to get himself to full guard.
Arcuri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arcuri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suker wanted to stand there but Arcuri had control of the position.
Arcuri has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Suker doesn't defend quickly enough and Arcuri has managed to lock this one up! Can Suker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Arcuri on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri is the new welterweight champion!
Davor Suker was interviewed post fight and said 'nobody's perfect! we can lose and win, but this loss makes me hunger to train more'.
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