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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mentos mBledos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tran's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blockbuster Night Part 1. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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198 lbs
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212 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
Very confident |
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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
0 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Tran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mentos mBledos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tran.
A looping hook to the body misses from mBledos. Tran does a little dance to reset his feet.
mBledos scores with a hook.
mBledos scores with a jab to the body.
mBledos blocks a head kick by Tran.
Tran tries to clinch but mBledos is having none of it.
mBledos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that mBledos 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.
Tran throws a sloppy head kick and mBledos moves out of range easily.
Tran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from mBledos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from mBledos.
Tran shoots for a double leg takedown but mBledos sprawls well. He's pushed Tran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mBledos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tran moves into range and clinches up with mBledos.
mBledos breaks from the clinch.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Some bone on bone action there as Tran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
mBledos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tran momentarily.
mBledos avoids the body shot from Tran.
mBledos throws a counter combo.
mBledos gets the takedown into side control.
Tran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
mBledos scores with punches from side control.
Tran is pushing mBledos's head away, looking to escape. mBledos manages to hold on to the position though.
mBledos lands a few punches from side control.
Tran is trying to escape the position but mBledos is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tran tries to improve position but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
mBledos working the head and body with strikes.
mBledos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mBledos working over Tran with some ground and pound. Tran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
mBledos works his way into full mount!
mBledos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
mBledos working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran is wriggling around trying to escape.
mBledos looking for a guillotine from mount but Tran is having none of it.
mBledos controlling the pace for now.
mBledos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tran is desperately trying to improve his position but mBledos has a good base and remains in mount.
mBledos punishing his opponent with strikes.
mBledos working Tran over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mBledos prevents Tran from getting the reversal.
mBledos working the ground and pound effectively.
mBledos lands a big shot there that rocks Tran but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
mBledos is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Tran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and mBledos counters with a single leg into guard. Tran didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Tran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as mBledos controls the pace.
mBledos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, mBledos has managed to get both his arms back between Tran's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mentos mBledos 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.
A head kick misses from Tran.
mBledos gets the takedown into side control.
Tran bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tran is trying hard to land a takedown here. mBledos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
mBledos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tran instigates a clinch.
mBledos misses with an elbow strike.
Tran manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tran has a takedown stuffed.
mBledos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tran!
You can see the frustration on Tran's face as mBledos controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mBledos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
mBledos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
mBledos working the ground and pound.
mBledos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tran's shoulder. That is not cool.
mBledos wants to control but Tran is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
mBledos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but mBledos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mBledos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tran is not content to let mBledos control the position.
A lull in the action here as mBledos stalls from top position.
mBledos lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mBledos controlling the position from side mount.
mBledos cracks Tran with an elbow. That is naaassty.
mBledos lands a few punches from side control.
mBledos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tran manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
mBledos wants to improve his position but Tran is controlling well.
mBledos moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tran being controlled here momentarily.
mBledos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tran throws a big elbow that misses.
mBledos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
mBledos controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tran wants to control from the top but mBledos keeps moving.
mBledos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mentos mBledos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
mBledos throws a body punch but Tran moves out of range.
Tran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
mBledos scores with a hook.
mBledos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
mBledos throws a body shot but no joy.
As mBledos looks to move away, Tran throws a big counter combo but mBledos just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mBledos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and mBledos wants it to stay on the feet.
Tran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch up but mBledos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrew Tran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mBledos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tran's half guard.
Tran kicks mBledos off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
mBledos throws a counter combo.
mBledos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
mBledos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tran was well out of range. Poor timing from mBledos.
mBledos lands a jab to Tran's midsection.
Tran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
mBledos with a nice cross.
Tran tries to clinch but mBledos is having none of it.
Tran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
mBledos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tran did well to prevent mBledos getting side control.
Tran manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. mBledos keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
mBledos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
mBledos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tran closes this distance looking for a takedown but mBledos circles away.
Tran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. mBledos defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Tran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch but mBledos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
mBledos throws a counter combo.
mBledos cracks a nice hook into Tran's ribs.
Tran takes one to the side of the head.
Tran misses with a low kick as mBledos jumps back.
Mentos mBledos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tran wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from mBledos! But no joy.
Mentos mBledos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran tries to clinch but mBledos is having none of it.
Tran moves into the clinch.
mBledos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
mBledos stalling.
mBledos tries a body shot but Tran blocks it.
A short right from mBledos on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tran lands an elbow that stopped mBledos in his tracks for a moment.
Tran tries a body shot but mBledos blocks it.
mBledos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tran backwards.
Tran wants to get back to striking at distance but mBledos won't allow it.
Andrew Tran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tran drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mBledos gets to his feet - Tran follows without any prompting.
mBledos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tran!
Tran throws mBledos to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tran tries to clinch
and mBledos counters with a stiff right hand.
Tran takes one to the side of the head.
mBledos throws a right and a left that Tran avoids nicely.
Tran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
mBledos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tran blocks it well.
Tran closes the distance looking to clinch
and mBledos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by mBledos.
Tran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. mBledos is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mentos mBledos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got mBledos 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mentos mBledos!
Our winner, Mentos mBledos, 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.
In defeat, Andrew Tran stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well It Wasn't My Best Fight, But I Will Train Hard To Get Back In The Game And Win My Next Fight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kunto Dewo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and on no (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). on no has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kunto Dewo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, on no!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dewo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. no sprawls well initially but Dewo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dewo wants to pass the guard but no is defending well.
Dewo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. no doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dewo.
no has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dewo is on him like a limpet, forcing no back against the cage.
no is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dewo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip no to the mat. no regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dewo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dewo throws a strike but no rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
no should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dewo trying to keep a closed guard but no is proving a slippery customer.
Dewo has an active guard here but no has managed to pass into half guard.
Dewo looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewo is looking to control no's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dewo avoid being mounted?
Dewo is looking to improve his position.
Dewo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dewo is staying active underneath no, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dewo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dewo's coaches at 25 Beasts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
no thows a huge punch but Dewo dodges it nicely.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dewo is trying to control but can't.
Dewo actively working from the bottom here.
no thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dewo's head.
Dewo blocking the ground and pound attempt from no.
no scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dewo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, no has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
no in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
no prevents Dewo from getting the reversal.
Dewo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dewo tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
no unloading with bombs!
no unloading with bombs!
no with shots to the head and body - Dewo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dewo is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by no.
Dewo is squirming around, avoiding no's attempts to control the action.
no has control of Dewo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dewo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dewo tries to hold on but no pushes him away.
Dewo working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dewo wants to control the action here but instead no manages to pass to full mount!
Dewo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dewo is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Dewo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
no lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. no lands a nice short elbow.
no blocks the strikes from Dewo.
Dewo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
on no dominated that round.
That's time! Dewo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
no tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dewo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten no somewhat.
Dewo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
no wants to control but Dewo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
on no has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dewo lands with a punch from half guard.
Dewo is looking for a kimura here.
Dewo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! no is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kunto Dewo!
During a confident post fight interview, Kunto Dewo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Twister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Oshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trey Oshiro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshi Twister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trey Oshiro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Twister throws a counter high kick but Oshiro was just alert enough to avoid it.
Twister is rocked!
Oshiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Twister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Twister lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Twister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Twister drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oshiro sprawls and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oshiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Twister misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Oshiro. Those never looked like landing.
Trey Oshiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oshiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Twister went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twister tries a head kick but it misses.
Oshiro tries to land a body kick
and Twister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oshiro misses with a body shot
and Twister counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oshiro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oshiro tries to clinch but Twister is having none of it.
Twister shoots in and drives through. Oshiro sprawls well.
Oshiro unleashes a big counter combination but Twister bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Twister swats away the attempt to clinch by Oshiro.
Oshiro throws a right hand that Twister ducks under and follows up with a left that Twister also avoids with ease.
Twister is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oshiro misses with a head kick.
Twister misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from Oshiro misses
and Twister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oshiro throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oshiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oshiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Twister on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oshiro tries to clinch up but Twister circles away and keeps his distance.
Oshiro loads up on a big right hand but Twister slips the punch.
Twister is looking to counter with head kicks.
Twister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oshiro tries to clinch up.
Twister appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oshiro throws a head kick that misses
and Twister counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oshiro!
Twister working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twister working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oshiro wants to control but Twister postures up.
Twister tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Twister working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Twister thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Twister dominated that round.
That's time! Twister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oshiro throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Twister to counter with a crisp jab.
Oshiro lands a really nice looking cross but Twister seems unphased.
Oshiro tries to clinch up.
Twister closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oshiro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Twister goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oshiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Twister but great work by Oshiro.
Twister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oshiro can do to turn this around?
Twister is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oshiro wants to control but Twister is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oshiro happy to just control the position for now.
Twister tries to buck Oshiro off but Oshiro is having none of it.
Twister manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oshiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Twister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oshiro pulls his head out easily.
Twister trying to control but Oshiro postures up.
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.
Oshiro tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Twister.
Twister regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oshiro won't allow Twister to sweep him here.
Twister is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Twister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oshiro defends well.
Oshiro content to stall in guard here.
Twister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oshiro defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twister has his foot on Oshiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oshiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Oshiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Twister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oshiro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Twister wants to sweep but no luck.
Twister working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oshiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Twister is tightening it up a little... Oshiro has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Oshiro reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Oshiro taps out! Nice BJJ there by Twister!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yoshi Twister!
Yoshi Twister took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Reddington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederic Regal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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198 lbs
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197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raymond Reddington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frederic Regal!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reddington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reddington thuds a left hand into Regal's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Reddington as he connects with a hook.
Regal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reddington was well out of range. Poor timing from Regal.
Some wild striking there from Reddington.
Reddington lands with an uppercut that bounces Regal off the cage and back into range.
Reddington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reddington scores with a jab to the body.
Regal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reddington.
A little feinted left hand from Reddington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reddington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reddington lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reddington eats them both and turns towards Regal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Regal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Regal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddington lands with a right hand.
Regal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Regal fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Reddington.
Reddington scores with a hook to the body. Regal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reddington throws a good cross that connects.
Reddington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reddington dips to his left and cracks Regal with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Reddington.
Good exchange - Reddington coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reddington with a hook.
Regal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reddington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Reddington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reddington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reddington scores with a punch to the head.
Raymond Reddington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reddington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Regal on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Reddington.
Reddington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Regal.
Reddington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reddington connects with a nice looking jab.
Reddington throws a combination. Regal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Regal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reddington circles away quickly and effectively.
Raymond Reddington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regal gets a double leg takedown into Reddington's guard.
Reddington keeping moving, preventing Regal from controlling successfully.
Reddington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Regal wants to control from the top but Reddington keeps moving.
Reddington is pulling down on Regal's head. It's preventing any offense from Regal, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddington keeping moving, preventing Regal from controlling successfully.
Reddington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reddington decides to return to a standing position.
Regal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reddington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Regal at a distance.
Reddington scores with a body shot.
Reddington closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab from Reddington.
Nice cross by Reddington.
Regal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reddington.
Regal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reddington controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reddington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reddington.
Reddington is pulling down on Regal's head. It's preventing any offense from Regal, at least for the moment.
Regal wants to control from the top but Reddington keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reddington managing to control the position.
Regal trying to control the position from guard on top but Reddington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reddington trying to control the position here.
Regal won't allow Reddington to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Reddington dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Regal tries for a takedown but Reddington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Regal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reddington to score with a decent uppercut.
Reddington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reddington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut there from Reddington.
Regal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reddington throws a right hand that Regal ducks under and follows up with a left that Regal also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Regal! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reddington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reddington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reddington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
A punch combination from Regal misses.
Regal sizes up Reddington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Regal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reddington counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regal walks into a left hand.
Reddington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Regal's hands.
Reddington lands a jab.
Reddington lands a jab.
Regal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reddington scores with a jab. Regal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reddington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regal.
Reddington lands a nice looking body shot.
Reddington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reddington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reddington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Regal can do to turn this around?
Reddington scores with a nice head shot.
Frederic Regal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Reddington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Regal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reddington with a body shot.
Reddington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reddington connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Regal.
Regal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reddington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Regal walks into a stiff left hand from Reddington.
Nice uppercut there from Reddington.
Regal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reddington cracks Regal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A right-left combo lands from Reddington.
Good shot there by Reddington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regal slips a straight right by Reddington.
Reddington cracks Regal with an open hand slap.
Reddington lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reddington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Regal ducks right into an uppercut from Reddington.
A nice combination there by Reddington.
Regal is rocked!
Reddington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reddington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Regal is still on wobbly legs! Can Reddington finish him?
Reddington scores with a jab. Regal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Regal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raymond Reddington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederic Regal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Reddington! Regal is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Reddington!
Raymond Reddington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Destruction (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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26
264 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Destruction!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Devon Destruction has been cut.
Rodriguez goes for a double leg but Destruction avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Destruction continues to drive forward.
Rodriguez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Destruction misses.
Destruction misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Destruction avoids it well.
Destruction scores with a jab to the head.
Destruction looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Destruction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez needs to keep his hands up - Destruction had a free shot at his head there.
Oooooh!!! Destruction has knocked Rodriguez down with a huge combo! Destruction steps away and waves a wobbly Rodriguez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rodriguez is rocked!
It looks like Alberto Rodriguez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destruction takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Rodriguez tenderised Destruction's leg. Destruction is trying to keep his angry face on.
Destruction shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Destruction manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Destruction.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Destruction has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rodriguez is on him like a limpet, forcing Destruction back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction leaning against his opponent.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Destruction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destruction. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodriguez lands a jab-cross combination.
Destruction scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Destruction circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destruction fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Destruction is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Destruction circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Destruction misses.
Destruction swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Destruction's ribcage but misses.
Destruction takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Destruction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Destruction misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Destruction takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Destruction misses.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Destruction.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Destruction looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rodriguez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Destruction paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Destruction with that takedown attempt.
Destruction defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
A combination from Destruction does no damage.
Destruction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
A jab from Destruction misses.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Destruction.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Destruction moves out of range.
A nice side step and Destruction releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Destruction circles away.
Destruction is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Devon Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Destruction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Destruction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destruction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Destruction blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction lands a slapping body shot.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Destruction scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Destruction tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Destruction lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Destruction.
Destruction moves into range and connects with a jab.
Destruction misses with a hook
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destruction lands with a good body shot.
Destruction dances in with a quick combination. Rodriguez is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Destruction snaps Rodriguez's head back. Rodriguez stumbles backwards against the cage. Destruction steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Rodriguez's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Rodriguez just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Devon Destruction!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deni Mukhtar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mukhtar comes to the cage accompanied by Goyang Dumang. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
225 lbs
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288 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deni Mukhtar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie Johns!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukhtar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johns throws a looping overhand right but Mukhtar ducks down to avoid it.
Johns misses with a series of wild punches.
Mukhtar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johns.
Johns looks to throw the jab but Mukhtar is out of range.
Johns's coach down at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mukhtar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johns.
Mukhtar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johns closes the distance and clinches up with Mukhtar, looking for a takedown. Johns pushes Mukhtar against the cage but Mukhtar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mukhtar looks to score with a jab to the body but Johns is just out of range.
Mukhtar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johns.
Mukhtar throwing a counter right hand but Johns manages to avoid it.
Mukhtar jabs Johns right on the nose. Johns blinks but takes it well.
Johns clinches up against the cage.
Johns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mukhtar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johns throws a series of punches but Mukhtar avoids them all with ease.
Johns blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns wants to slow Mukhtar down by chopping away at his legs.
Mukhtar misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukhtar misses with a low kick as Johns jumps back.
We've been told by Mukhtar's head coaches at 25 Beasts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johns moves forwards but Mukhtar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johns throws out a loose jab but Mukhtar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukhtar.
Johns moves into range and clinches up with Mukhtar.
Johns lands a shoulder strike.
Johns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mukhtar or not.
A frustrated look appears on Mukhtar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mukhtar's efforts to push away.
Mukhtar has had enough of the clinch but Johns keeps him there for the moment.
Johns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukhtar tries to circle away but Johns has him pinned against the cage.
Johns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johns throws a hook to the side of Mukhtar's head but Mukhtar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mukhtar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mukhtar, as that shot connected.
Mukhtar staying out of range there.
Johns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mukhtar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Charlie Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Johns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mukhtar manages to break the clinch.
Deni Mukhtar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mukhtar - that will leave a mark!
Mukhtar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mukhtar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johns's head backwards.
Johns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mukhtar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deni Mukhtar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Johns.
Mukhtar checks a leg kick nicely.
Mukhtar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mukhtar.
Danga de danga de dang - Mukhtar scores with a four punch combination!
Johns misses with a wild combination.
Mukhtar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johns throws a leg kick
letting Mukhtar counter with a right hand.
Mukhtar scores with a hook to the body. Johns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mukhtar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mukhtar scores with a jab to the body.
Mukhtar throws a jab but it's blocked by Johns.
Johns clobbers Mukhtar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Deni Mukhtar has been cut.
Mukhtar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johns throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukhtar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mukhtar. Mukhtar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mukhtar is rocked!
Johns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Mukhtar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johns misses with a straight left.
Mukhtar seems to have got his legs back now.
Mukhtar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johns misses with a hook
and Mukhtar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mukhtar misses with a head kick.
Mukhtar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Johns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mukhtar as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Johns misses the target.
Mukhtar misses with the combination.
Johns throws a low kick but Mukhtar avoids it.
A jab from Mukhtar does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukhtar slaps away a takedown attempt from Johns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deni Mukhtar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deni Mukhtar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johns misses with an uppercut. Mukhtar saw that one coming.
It looked like Mukhtar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Mukhtar.
Deni Mukhtar is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Mukhtar does it's job there.
Mukhtar moves out of range as Johns strikes.
Johns sends Mukhtar crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johns is motioning to the referee to let Mukhtar up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mukhtar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johns.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mukhtar 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 Johns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johns thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukhtar lands with an overhand left.
Mukhtar throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Johns misses.
Johns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johns, right into the meat.
Mukhtar misses with a body punch
and Johns counters with a big right hand! Oh Mukhtar is in trouble here! Johns follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Johns!
A relieved looking Charlie Johns 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitey O Whitersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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168 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Whitey O Whitersson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Whitersson lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Whitersson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Whitersson swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
O Whitersson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Whitersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
O Whitersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch
and O Whitersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O Whitersson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Whitersson manages to avoid it.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Whitersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been informed that O Whitersson 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.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of O Whitersson's head but O Whitersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whitey O Whitersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Whitersson throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
O Whitersson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks O Whitersson with an uppercut!
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Whitersson is looking for the big counter here.
O Whitersson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson thuds his right hand into O Whitersson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Whitersson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Whitersson presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
O Whitersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Whitersson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Whitersson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Whitersson managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
O Whitersson is working Jackson over against the cage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but O Whitersson avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
O Whitersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from O Whitersson does no damage.
O Whitersson throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - O Whitersson scores with a four punch combination!
O Whitersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Whitersson connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
O Whitersson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
O Whitersson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but O Whitersson moved out of range nicely.
O Whitersson misses with a two punch combination.
O Whitersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
O Whitersson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from O Whitersson.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but O Whitersson pushes him off.
O Whitersson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
O Whitersson breaks the clinch.
O Whitersson misses the jab.
O Whitersson lands with a right hand.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Whitersson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but O Whitersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O Whitersson throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
O Whitersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson wants to clinch.
O Whitersson misses with a looping left.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
O Whitersson lands the left hand.
O Whitersson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Whitersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Whitersson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
O Whitersson throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whitey O Whitersson 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.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but O Whitersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Whitersson stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O Whitersson blocks a jab.
O Whitersson cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
O Whitersson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Whitersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Whitersson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but O Whitersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whitey O Whitersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from O Whitersson. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson wants to clinch up but O Whitersson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes O Whitersson back into the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is trying to stall.
O Whitersson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
O Whitersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
O Whitersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Whitersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but O Whitersson pushes him off.
O Whitersson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but O Whitersson is out of range.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but O Whitersson pushes him off.
O Whitersson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Whitersson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Whitersson.
O Whitersson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice looking body kick.
O Whitersson jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Whitersson throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and O Whitersson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
O Whitersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Whitersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Whitersson scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Whitersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
O Whitersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but O Whitersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Jackson lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
O Whitersson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Whitersson, pushing him back against the cage.
O Whitersson gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Whitersson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Whitersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Whitersson lands a nice shot to the body.
O Whitersson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. O Whitersson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Whitersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Whitersson drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - O Whitersson is looking for the KO!
O Whitersson misses with a looping left.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Whitersson scores with a nice hook to the head.
O Whitersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Whitersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Whitersson avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Whitersson! But no joy.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whitey O Whitersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
O Whitersson connects with the punch.
Jackson tries to clinch there but O Whitersson circles away.
O Whitersson misses with a two punch combination.
O Whitersson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. O Whitersson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
O Whitersson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from O Whitersson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Whitersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Whitersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitey O Whitersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from O Whitersson misses its intended target.
O Whitersson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson swings for the body but O Whitersson moves out of range.
A nice side step and O Whitersson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O Whitersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Whitersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces O Whitersson off the cage and back into range.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and O Whitersson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Whitersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but O Whitersson breaks away and moves out of range.
O Whitersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - O Whitersson circles away.
Despite the aggression on O Whitersson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but O Whitersson slips the punch.
O Whitersson throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but O Whitersson is having none of it.
O Whitersson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Whitersson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Whitersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but O Whitersson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Whitersson scores with a nice head shot.
O Whitersson sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Whitersson digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but O Whitersson pushes him off.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Whitersson swinging wildly here.
O Whitersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Whitersson cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
O Whitersson works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
O Whitersson scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson rushes O Whitersson and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from O Whitersson.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - O Whitersson circles away.
A big right from O Whitersson misses.
Jackson wants to clinch up but O Whitersson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O Whitersson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Whitersson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
O Whitersson misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eric Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Whitersson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Whitersson throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but O Whitersson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson throws a push kick but O Whitersson slaps the foot to one side.
O Whitersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whitey O Whitersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. O Whitersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Whitersson defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
O Whitersson unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whitey O Whitersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Whitersson 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whitey O Whitersson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasak Kusuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kilo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kasak Kusuk!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kusuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to clinch but Kusuk moves out of range.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Kusuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson clinches.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Kusuk has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson tries a body shot but Kusuk blocks it.
Kusuk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kusuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kusuk is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kusuk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kusuk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kusuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Kusuk throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Kusuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Kusuk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kusuk takes a shot to the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson has Kusuk pressed against the cage.
Kusuk struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Kusuk is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kusuk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk misses with the head strike.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Kusuk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kusuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson is looking to control Kusuk's arms but Kusuk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Kusuk avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kusuk backwards.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Kusuk.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kusuk throws an elbow but misses.
Kusuk working aggressively here.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Kusuk avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kusuks head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Kusuk's head.
Kusuk takes a shot to the head.
Kusuk breaks the clinch.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Kusuk.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kusuk manages to break the clinch.
Kusuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Kusuk tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kusuk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kusuk.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Kusuk.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kusuk.
Kusuk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Kusuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Kusuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Kusuk saw that one coming.
Kilo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kusuk does it's job there.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kusuk feints a counter leg kick.
Jackson cracks Kusuk with a good jab.
Jackson lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilo Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kusuk throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Kusuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Kusuk controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Kusuk wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Kusuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kusuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kasak Kusuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Kusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Kusuk is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson avoiding damage as Kusuk throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kusuk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Kusuk takes a shot to the head.
Kusuk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Jackson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kusuk looking to slow down the pace here.
Kusuk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kusuk backwards.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kusuk lands with a right to the head.
Kusuk is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson prevents Kusuk from breaking the clinch.
Kusuk takes a shot to the head.
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!
Kusuk working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Kusuk's ribcage. Kusuk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson tries to work over Kusuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kusuk prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Kusuk trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kusuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kusuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Kilo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kusuk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson tries to clinch but Kusuk moves out of range.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding damage as Kusuk throws knees to the body.
Kusuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kusuk can't break the clinch.
Kilo Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Kusuk is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson stalls.
A short right from Jackson.
Kusuk is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kusuk or not.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson keeps control of Kusuk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kusuk misses with some punches.
Kusuk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusuk can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries a body shot but Kusuk blocks it.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson gets through Kusuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kusuk can't break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kusuk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Kusuk tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kusuks head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilo Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kusuk throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Kusuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Kusuk feints a counter leg kick.
Kusuk misses with a body kick.
Kusuk misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Kusuk tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Kusuk saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Kusuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Kusuk looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Kusuk just gets out of the way.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kusuk is out of range.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Kusuk pushes him off.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kusuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kusuk throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Kusuk keeps it at a distance.
Kusuk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kusuk misses with a hook.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Kusuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Kusuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Kusuk.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Kusuk moves away and avoids it.
Kusuk slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to clinch
enabling Kusuk to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Kusuk is avoiding it.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson cracks Kusuk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kusuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kusuk works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Kusuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Kusuk's body.
Kusuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Kusuk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Kusuk misses.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Kusuk is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Kusuk had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kusuk circles away.
Kusuk throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kusuk 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Kusuk counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kusuk.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kusuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Kusuk throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kusuk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson has Kusuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson presses Kusuk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kusuk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kasak Kusuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kusuk tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Kusuk misses with the head strike.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kusuk misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kusuk.
Kilo Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson tries to work over Kusuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kusuk wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson prevents Kusuk from breaking the clinch.
Kusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Kusuk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kasak Kusuk.
I think Jackson 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilo Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neal Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McConnor (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Neal Erickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean McConnor!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erickson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Erickson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Erickson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McConnor on the ground.
Erickson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McConnor defends it well.
McConnor looking for submissions off his back.
McConnor is trying to get back to full guard.
McConnor gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McConnor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Erickson manages to get himself to full guard.
Erickson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McConnor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnor working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConnor trying to control the position from guard on top but Erickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McConnor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
I've been told that McConnor has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
McConnor scoring with some ground and pound.
Erickson looking to control.
Erickson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Erickson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erickson tries to get out of the position.
McConnor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McConnor tries to free his leg and advance position but Erickson is retaining full guard.
Erickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McConnor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnor with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McConnor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Erickson controls McConnor momentarily but McConnor frees himself.
Erickson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erickson has momentary wrist control but McConnor slips an elbow through the middle.
Erickson is rocked!
McConnor loads up on a big left hand. Erickson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McConnor looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Erickson can't hide his disappointment, as McConnor celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean McConnor!
An out of breath Sean McConnor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunyuk Beluk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Thorn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Thorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kunyuk Beluk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beluk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thorn takes a swing at Beluk's ribcage but misses.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Beluk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
Thorn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beluk's calf.
Beluk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Beluk lands with a good body shot.
Beluk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thorn's calf.
Beluk scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorn jabs Beluk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been told by Thorn's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice cross by Thorn.
Beluk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thorn counters with a takedown into side control.
Beluk tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn throwing strikes here but Beluk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Beluk is trying to escape the mount.
Thorn looking to control but Beluk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beluk holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thorn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Beluk regains half guard.
Thorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beluk's head.
Beluk gets full guard.
Thorn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thorn throws an elbow that misses. Beluk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thorn's guard. Nice move by Beluk!
Beluk throws a big right hand that misses.
Beluk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorn is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beluk throws an elbow that misses. Thorn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beluk's guard. Nice move by Thorn!
Thorn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorn wants to pass the guard but Beluk is keeping the position.
Thorn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beluk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thorn content to stall in guard here.
Beluk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thorn.
Beluk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thorn throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beluk's head.
Beluk trying to strike off his back.
Beluk keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
Beluk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thorn's guard.
Thorn keeping full guard, as Beluk tries to pass.
Beluk throws a big elbow that misses.
Thorn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beluk on the ground.
Beluk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thorn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beluk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beluk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beluk trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
Beluk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thorn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thorn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beluk, pushing him back against the cage.
Beluk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thorn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beluk blocks an elbow strike from Thorn.
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beluk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A leg kick checked by Thorn.
Thorn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Damien Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beluk throws a wild body kick that Thorn sees coming a mile off.
Beluk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Beluk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beluk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
Beluk misses with a low kick as Thorn jumps back.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beluk tries to score with a low kick but Thorn moves his leg out of the way.
Beluk misses with a low kick.
Beluk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Thorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Thorn.
Thorn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beluk just manages to avoid it.
Thorn misses with a kick to the body.
Beluk tries to land a leg kick but Thorn saw it coming and moves away.
Beluk throws a low kick, looking for Thorn's leg but Thorn calmly moves out of range.
Beluk throws the kick towards the body but Thorn avoids it.
Beluk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beluk doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorn scores with a jab to the head.
Beluk's coach down at 25 Beasts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Beluk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Beluk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Beluk saw that one coming.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beluk lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beluk connects with a high kick.
Thorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Beluk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Thorn.
Thorn punishes Beluk's body with a nice straight punch.
Beluk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Thorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Beluk.
Thorn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beluk with a hook.
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Beluk tries to counter it with a takedown but Thorn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thorn lands with a good body shot.
Thorn blocks a low kick nicely.
Thorn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thorn lands a jab to the nose.
Thorn throws a hook but Beluk avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beluk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beluk walks into a straight right hand from Thorn.
Beluk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Beluk just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beluk in his tracks.
Beluk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thorn rather than just go for the knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Thorn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beluk can do to turn this around?
Thorn takes a swing at Beluk's ribcage but misses.
Thorn throws a jab when Beluk was well out of range.
Beluk ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beluk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beluk feints the counter takedown.
Beluk ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn slips under a jab.
Beluk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat.
Thorn scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Beluk's front leg but catches the back leg as Beluk tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beluk throws a right and a left that Thorn avoids nicely.
Beluk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beluk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thorn moves into the clinch.
Beluk drags the fight down to the ground.
Beluk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Beluk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorn throwing strikes but missing.
Beluk is trying to control the position but Thorn postures up.
Thorn landing with the ground and pound.
Thorn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Thorn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beluk misses with a few strikes there.
Thorn connects with a right hand. Beluk shakes it off.
Thorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beluk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Beluk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beluk throws a leg kick
and Thorn counters with a two punch combo.
Thorn with a nice cross.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Beluk slips the punch.
Beluk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beluk throws a combination that misses
and Thorn counters with an inside leg kick.
Thorn's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beluk.
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!
Beluk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beluk is rocked!
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beluk moves away.
Beluk is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorn finish him?
Beluk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Beluk seems to have recovered his senses.
Thorn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thorn lands a glancing blow to the side of Beluk's head.
Beluk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beluk throws out the jab.
Beluk misses with a low kick.
Thorn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beluk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beluk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Beluk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beluk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Beluk misses with a leg kick.
Beluk tries to land a front kick but Thorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beluk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beluk circles away quickly and effectively.
Beluk misses with a head kick.
Beluk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beluk throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thorn 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 Beluk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beluk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beluk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beluk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beluk throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Beluk just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beluk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beluk.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beluk with a hook.
Beluk slips under a jab from Thorn.
Beluk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorn circles away quickly and effectively.
Beluk blocks a leg kick.
Thorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Thorn catches Beluk right on the button with a cross.
Beluk scores with a kick to the body.
Beluk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorn. Thorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Thorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beluk. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thorn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thorn throws a good cross that connects.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beluk.
Thorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Beluk misses.
Beluk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from Thorn.
Thorn scores with a body shot.
Thorn misses with a body kick.
Beluk looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Thorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beluk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorn. Thorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Thorn scores with a jab.
Beluk misses with a body kick.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Beluk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Beluk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Beluk ducks down to avoid it.
Beluk misses with a wild body shot.
Thorn blocks the body kick.
Thorn throws a quick counter head kick but Beluk was just out of range.
Thorn throws the left hand but Beluk avoids the punch easily.
Beluk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorn.
Beluk wants to slow Thorn down by chopping away at his legs.
Thorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beluk.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Beluk motions for Thorn to come forward. Beluk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Beluk.
Thorn lands a nice looking body shot.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thorn. That's going to slow Beluk down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beluk 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 Thorn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thorn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Beluk manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Thorn clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thorn avoids the body shot from Beluk.
A quick step to the side and Thorn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beluk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beluk at a distance.
Good leg kick by Thorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Beluk.
Beluk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Beluk slips under a jab.
Beluk feints the counter takedown.
Thorn connects with a single shot there.
Beluk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thorn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorn has managed to clinch.
Beluk jumps guard but Thorn stands there with Beluk around his waist. Beluk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn scores with a hook to the body.
Beluk is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot in the inside from Thorn.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beluk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thorn lands a big right hand that drops Beluk! The killer instinct kicks in and Thorn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thorn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn retains his heavyweight title!
Damien Thorn made sure to mention his sponsor, I-Fight Demonic in his post fight interview.
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