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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between joel williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Pignon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pignon has chosen Monster as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for joel williams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, joel williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Francois Pignon!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
williams drives through and clinches with Pignon against the cage.
Pignon drops down looking for an ankle pick but williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pignon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pignon swats away the attempt to clinch by williams.
Pignon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in williams's guard.
Pignon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pignon has gone for a leg lock! williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pignon's guard.
williams wants to stand but Pignon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pignon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and williams defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pignon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and williams defends well.
williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
williams gets to his feet - Pignon follows without any prompting.
Pignon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as williams sprawls well. williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pignon gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from williams does no damage.
Pignon shoots for a takedown but williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
joel williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Pignon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
williams with a lazy takedown attempt
so Pignon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
williams is looking to stand up but Pignon isn't so interested in that idea.
williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pignon is one step ahead there.
Pignon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! williams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! williams has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pignon looks gassed!
williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Pignon is retaining full guard.
Pignon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and williams defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
williams pushing down on Pignon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
williams trying to control from half guard but Pignon is working away.
williams slows the pace down in half guard.
Pignon is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! williams is tapping! Great win for Pignon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Francois Pignon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister JJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Napier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Napier comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pulse of the Maggots- Slipknot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mister JJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Napier!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JJ swats away the attempt to clinch by Napier.
Napier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
JJ goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Napier is looking to clinch.
Napier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but JJ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Napier is looking to clinch.
Napier scores with a jab to the head.
Napier tries to clinch but JJ is having none of it.
Napier shoots in but no luck this time.
Napier shoots in for a takedown but JJ shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Napier misses with a low kick.
Napier shoots in looking for a takedown. JJ tries to sprawl out of it but Napier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. JJ manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mister JJ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Napier.
Napier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. JJ tries to avoid it but Napier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag JJ to the ground. JJ escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Napier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
JJ changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Napier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
JJ controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JJ's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
JJ works to advance to full mount. Napier defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
JJ lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
JJ postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Napier in real trouble here! The ref calls for Napier to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister JJ!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dele Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigmund Royal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dele Obasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sigmund Royal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Obasi wants to pass the guard but Royal is defending well.
Royal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obasi is working away from the top position though.
Obasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Royal's head.
Royal is trying to get back to full guard.
Royal won't allow Obasi to pass to mount.
Royal is not content to let Obasi control the position.
Royal wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Obasi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Obasi lands in his opponent's guard.
Obasi trying to control but Royal is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Royal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Obasi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Obasi throwing strikes but missing.
Obasi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Royal is working an open guard so Obasi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Obasi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Obasi winds up and cracks Royal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royal tries to roll over but Obasi keeps him under control.
Obasi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Royal tries to roll over but Obasi keeps him under control.
Royal looks gassed!
Obasi wants to take a breather but Royal is having none of it.
Royal trying to control from the bottom.
Obasi is trying to work for a kimura but Royal is defending well.
Obasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Royal's head.
Obasi is thwarting Royal's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Royal tries for a takedown but Obasi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi clinches.
Obasi just leaning against Royal, taking a breather.
Obasi breaks from the clinch.
Obasi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Obasi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Obasi showed some decent athleticism there.
Obasi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Obasi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Obasi is working for a kimura but Royal is defending it quite comfortably.
Obasi controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi is looking for a kimura but Royal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Obasi to get the leverage.
Obasi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Royal!
Royal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Royal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Obasi scoring with strikes but Royal is staying in there.
Obasi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Obasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Obasi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obasi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Obasi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Royal?
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dele Obasi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Royal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obasi.
Royal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Obasi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Royal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Obasi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Obasi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Royal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Obasi controlling from the full mount.
Obasi lands a big elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Royal is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Obasi.
Obasi dominating with strikes here.
Obasi lands with some strikes.
Royal is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Obasi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Royal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Obasi breaks from Royal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Obasi with a couple of short strikes.
Obasi breaks from Royal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Obasi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Royal?
Obasi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Royal's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obasi content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Obasi.
Obasi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Royal is looking to improve his position but Obasi isn't that keen on the idea.
Obasi is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Obasi extends the arm and Royal is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dele Obasi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by like light to flies - trivium. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Melvin Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Cote!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cote looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cote throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cote works over Carter's head and body with a nice combination.
Cote bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
Carter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cote defends it nicely.
Cote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cote did well to prevent Carter getting side control.
Carter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cote defends it well.
Cote tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is trying to control the action in half guard but Cote is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cote gets back to full guard.
Carter looking to pass the guard.
Carter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cote pulls Carter in close to prevent any damage.
Cote not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cote manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard.
Cote trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cote passes into half guard.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter is not content to let Cote control the position.
Cote working the head and body with strikes.
Cote perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cote really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carter actively working from the bottom here.
Cote content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Derek Cote just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter blocks the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cote darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cote misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Cote.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cote lands a two punch combo.
Carter is rocked!
Cote lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Carter falls backwards - clearly groggy! Cote dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Cote!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CJ Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Noke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Spiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Noke!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiller scores with a jab to the head.
Noke checks the leg kick.
Spiller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Noke closes the distance and clinches up with Spiller, looking for a takedown. Noke pushes Spiller against the cage but Spiller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spiller throws out a powerful jab.
Noke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Spiller counter with a right hand.
Noke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spiller counters with a head kick.
Spiller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Noke tries to bum rush Spiller with a series of wild strikes but Spiller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noke throws a hook but Spiller blocks it.
Spiller drives through and clinches with Noke against the cage.
Spiller breaks the clinch.
Noke looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiller is just out of range.
Noke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noke throws a body punch but Spiller moves out of range.
Spiller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spiller can pounce on him.
Spiller misses with the combination.
Noke staying out of range there.
A left and a right from Spiller both land. Nice combination.
Noke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spiller momentarily.
Noke misses with a double jab
and Spiller counters with a nice body kick.
Noke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spiller.
Spiller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noke.
A left lands for Spiller.
Noke misses with the combination.
Noke avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spiller.
Noke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spiller throws out the jab.
Noke throws the left hand but Spiller avoids the punch easily.
Noke doesn't manage to clinch there - Spiller circles away.
Noke shoots in but Spiller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spiller counters with a left and a right that stings Noke.
Spiller tries to clinch but Noke is having none of it.
Spiller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spiller.
A head kick by Noke misses
and Spiller counters with a straight right hand.
Noke is looking to clinch but Spiller is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Spiller misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller avoids the head kick by Noke.
Spiller is looking to clinch but Noke is avoiding it.
Noke thows a leg kick but Spiller checks it
and Spiller counters with a three punch combo that has Noke backing up. Noke nods at Spiller to acknowledge the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spiller, right into the meat.
Spiller keeps the fight on the outside.
Spiller moves out of range of the body kick.
Spiller misses with a double jab
and Noke counters with a shoot takedown. Spiller fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Noke looks gassed!
Noke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Noke throws a jab when Spiller was well out of range.
Noke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Spiller counter with a right hand.
Spiller lands a head shot.
Spiller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spiller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Spiller lands a glancing blow to the side of Noke's head.
CJ Spiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spiller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spiller misses with the combination.
Spiller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spiller ducks under a wild hook from Noke.
Noke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spiller.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noke swats away the attempt to clinch by Spiller.
Noke throws a leg kick
and Spiller counters with a one-two to the body.
Spiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Spiller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Noke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A combination from Noke does no damage.
Spiller throws the left hand but Noke avoids the punch easily.
Spiller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spiller doesn't manage to clinch there - Noke circles away.
Noke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
CJ Spiller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spiller misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiller tries to clinch there but Noke circles away.
Spiller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noke thows a leg kick but Spiller checks it
and Spiller counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Noke misses with a straight left.
Spiller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noke is breathing heavily.
Spiller scores with a one two! Noke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spiller cracks Noke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noke shoots for a double leg takedown but Spiller sprawls well. He's pushed Noke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Noke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noke misses with a combination
and Spiller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spiller leaves Noke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
CJ Spiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Noke.
Spiller lunges at Noke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Noke's hand.
Spiller tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noke, pushing him back against the cage.
Spiller breaks from the clinch.
Spiller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spiller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noke swats away the attempt to clinch by Spiller.
Spiller lands with a nice body punch.
Noke throws a head kick that misses
and Spiller counters with a nice leg kick.
Noke blocks a head kick by Spiller.
Spiller looks to land a body kick but Noke moved away.
Noke misses with a combination
and Spiller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spiller throws a head kick but Noke moves out of range.
Noke misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller misses with a few strikes there.
Noke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spiller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Noke throws a combination that misses
and Spiller counters with a straight right hand.
Spiller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Spiller scores with a four punch combination!
Noke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noke tries to clinch
and Spiller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Noke throws a looping overhand right but Spiller ducks down to avoid it.
Noke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spiller counters with a left and a right that stings Noke.
Spiller instigates a clinch.
Noke wants to stall.
Noke avoiding damage as Spiller throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noke.
Noke blocks an elbow strike.
Spiller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noke wants to break free but Spiller has control.
Spiller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spiller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick by Noke misses
and Spiller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Spiller has managed to clinch.
Spiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spiller rushes Noke and presses him up against the cage.
Spiller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spiller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noke throws a big shot that misses.
Noke tries a low kick but Spiller avoids it.
Noke misses with a double jab
and Spiller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Noke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Spiller dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Noke misses with a low kick.
Spiller ducks under a wild hook from Noke.
Spiller lands with a nice combination. Noke backs away looking to recover.
Noke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spiller counters with a stiff right hand.
Noke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spiller counters with a two punch combo.
Spiller darts in and clinches Noke up against the cage.
Spiller breaks from the clinch.
Noke misses with a body punch
and Spiller counters with a good low kick that Noke was not able to check.
Spiller ducks under a wild hook from Noke.
Spiller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noke can do to turn this around?
Noke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spiller.
Noke shoots in for a double leg but Spiller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Noke misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Spiller counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noke throws a sloppy head kick
and Noke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spiller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noke counters with a one-two to the body.
Noke misses with a combination
and Spiller counters with a two punch combo.
Spiller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spiller 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.
Noke takes one to the side of the head.
Noke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spiller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noke thows a leg kick but Spiller checks it
and Spiller counters with a nice uppercut.
Noke throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller sizes up Noke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spiller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Noke will feel that in the morning.
Noke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Noke throws a combination that misses
and Spiller counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Noke misses.
Spiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiller is working the combinations to good effect here.
Spiller darts in and clinches Noke up against the cage.
Spiller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spiller breaks the clinch.
Noke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spiller.
Spiller misses with an uppercut. Noke saw that one coming.
Noke throws a body kick the misses
and Spiller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spiller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kyle Noke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Spiller.
Spiller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spiller wants to clinch up but Noke keeps it at a distance.
Noke throws a low kick, looking for Spiller's leg but Spiller calmly moves out of range.
Spiller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noke throws a nice looking combination but Spiller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spiller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spiller is looking to clinch.
Noke throws a looping overhand right but Spiller ducks down to avoid it.
Spiller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spiller wants to clinch.
Spiller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spiller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noke was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiller.
Spiller lands with a nice combination. Noke backs away looking to recover.
A right-left combo lands from Spiller.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Spiller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spiller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Spiller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Svalbard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mod Afra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mod Afra has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wojtek Svalbard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mod Afra!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Afra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Svalbard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Svalbard lands in his opponent's guard.
Svalbard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Afra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Svalbard has passed into half guard!
Svalbard prevents Afra from improving his position.
Svalbard seems to be looking for submissions.
Svalbard wants to stand but Afra has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Afra throws some strikes from the bottom but Svalbard isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Afra is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Svalbard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wojtek Svalbard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gordon Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali !
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey misses with a kick to the body.
Ramsey shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses.
Koothrappali misses with a looping left.
Koothrappali blocks a head kick by Ramsey.
Ramsey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koothrappali sprawls well. Koothrappali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramsey gets slowly back to his feet.
Koothrappali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koothrappali moves out of range as Ramsey throws a body kick.
Koothrappali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramsey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Ramsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramsey darts in and clinches Koothrappali up against the cage.
Ramsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koothrappali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramsey working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koothrappali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramsey trying to control the position but instead, Koothrappali has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ramsey into the cage.
Ramsey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koothrappali avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali is pressed up against the cage. Ramsey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koothrappali down to the mat. Koothrappali avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramsey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot.
Koothrappali slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramsey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koothrappali throws a body punch but Ramsey moves out of range.
Ramsey shoots for a double leg takedown but Koothrappali sprawls well. He's pushed Ramsey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramsey shoots in for a double leg but Koothrappali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramsey avoids the body shot from Koothrappali .
Ramsey looks for the body kick but Koothrappali saw that one coming.
Ramsey throws a head kick but Koothrappali moves out of range.
Ramsey fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramsey clinches.
Ramsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Koothrappali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramsey tries to score a body lock takedown but Koothrappali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramsey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Koothrappali on the inside.
Ramsey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koothrappali taking a breather.
Ramsey has hold of one of Koothrappali 's legs. Koothrappali is fighting the takedown attempt but Ramsey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Koothrappali looking to control.
Koothrappali wants to stand but Ramsey is controlling the position.
Ramsey has gone for a leg lock! Koothrappali slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ramsey's guard.
Ramsey is breathing heavily.
Koothrappali stands up from Ramsey's guard - Koothrappali perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali drops Ramsey with a beautiful combination! Ramsey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Koothrappali is looking for the KO!
Ramsey is rocked!
Koothrappali steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Ramsey is out on his feet! Koothrappali sets himself and nearly takes Ramsey's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronny Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Darko off to one side.
Nakamura cracks Darko with a good jab.
Ronny Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura moves into range and clinches up with Darko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
Nakamura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Darko's ribcage. Darko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Darko tries to score a body lock takedown but Nakamura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronny Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darkos head.
Nakamura lands a right hand.
Nakamura slows down the pace here.
Darko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakamura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakamura gets underhooks to prevent Darko's takedown attempt.
Nakamura prevents the takedown attempt.
Darko wants a takedown but no success here.
Darko is breathing heavily.
Darko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakamura is trying to maintain a safe position but Darko gets an underhook and turns Nakamura into the cage.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Darko can't get the takedown.
Nakamura is pressed up against the cage. Darko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakamura down to the mat. Nakamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Darko fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura is leaning against Darko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nakamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakamura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nakamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakamura effectively controlling the action here.
Darko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darko, pushing him back against the cage.
Darko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakamura prevents it.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Nakamura.
Nakamura stalling in the clinch but Darko improves position.
Darko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakamura prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
A bit of stalling here from Nakamura.
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darkos head.
Nakamura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darkos head.
Nakamura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darko or not.
Nakamura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakamura trying to control the position but instead, Darko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakamura into the cage.
Darko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakamura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakamura digs a right hand into Darko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darko's gas tank.
Nakamura gets through Darko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darko tries to score a body lock takedown but Nakamura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
A body shot lands from Nakamura.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamura.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
Nakamura pushes Darko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darko or not.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nakamura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nakamura lands with a light punch inside.
Darko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakamura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nakamura thuds a left hand into Darko's body.
Darko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakamura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura rushes Darko and presses him up against the cage.
Nakamura works on Darko's body with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
Darko is working for takedown but Nakamura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darko wants a takedown but no success here.
Nakamura cracks Darko with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakamura gets through Darko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nakamura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakamura stalling the fight.
Nakamura is looking to control Darko's arms but Darko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nakamura has his back to the cage.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Darko is working for takedown but Nakamura is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for Nakamura to work.
Darko looking for a takedown.
Darko tries for a takedown but Nakamura manages to get underhooks.
Darko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nakamura.
Darko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Nakamura.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Nakamura is trying to stall.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Nakamura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nakamura lands a nice looking body shot.
Nakamura drives through and clinches with Darko against the cage.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamura.
Darko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakamura prevents it.
Nakamura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Darko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakamura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Darko is rocked!
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Darko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura stuns Darko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darko seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakamura lands a nice looking body shot.
Nakamura lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nakamura sizes up Darko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura lands a nice hook to Darko's body. Darko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakamura scores with a one two! Darko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakamura throws a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Nakamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a glancing blow to the side of Darko's head.
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darko's head backwards.
Nakamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakamura jabs at Darko's body.
Nakamura stuns Darko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ronny Darko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Nakamura does no damage.
A nice combination there by Nakamura.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamura clinches up against the cage.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darko.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Nakamura to work.
Nakamura lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakamura.
Nakamura trying to land knees to the body.
Nakamura stalling against the cage.
Nakamura pushes Darko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
Darko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakamura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronny Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura pushes Darko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamura.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Nakamura wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakamura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Darko is working for takedown but Nakamura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nakamura slowing the pace effectively.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakamura slows down the pace here.
Darko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darko wants a takedown but no success here.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darko.
Nakamura digs a right hand into Darko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darko's gas tank.
Nakamura leaning against his opponent.
Ryo Nakamura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Darko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakamura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nakamura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darko takes a shot to the head.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Nakamura slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking to slow down the pace here.
Darko is working for takedown but Nakamura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nakamura pushes Darko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Nakamura as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura digs a right hand into Darko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darko's gas tank.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Nakamura.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryo Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Nakamura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nakamura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darko doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Darko rather than just go for the knockout.
Darko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakamura but Nakamura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Nakamura stalling in the clinch but Darko improves position.
A short right from Nakamura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakamura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakamura looking to slow down the pace here.
Nakamura is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Darko has denied him.
Nakamura cracks Darko with a nice body shot.
Darko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakamura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Darko's head.
Nakamura is leaning against Darko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darko being controlled against the cage.
Nakamura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakamura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura trying to control the position but instead, Darko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakamura into the cage.
Nakamura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakamura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darko or not.
Darko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakamura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nakamura rushes Darko and presses him up against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Nakamura 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!
Decent striking displayed by Nakamura there.
Ryo Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Darko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakamura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Darko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Darko off to one side.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Nakamura - just one landing.
Nakamura tests Darko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakamura lands a jab to Darko's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Nakamura as Darko shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronny Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakamura works Darko's body with a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Nakamura.
Nakamura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura digs a good hook to Darko's body.
Nakamura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darko doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakamura cracks Darko with a good jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nakamura drops Darko onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Darko is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko looking for a takedown.
Nakamura is working Darko over against the cage.
Nakamura dips a shoulder and cracks Darko with a mighty uppercut! Darko falls back against the cage and Nakamura unloads with a barrage of strikes! Darko is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nakamura screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Nakamura!
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