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DFC 9: Canoe Vs Dog PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongkut Sakchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mongkut Sakchai will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Cowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mongkut Sakchai!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowell throws a body punch but Sakchai moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cowell. Those never looked like landing.
Cowell misses the shot to the body.
Sakchai gets a clinch.
Cowell misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Cowell.
Sakchai is looking for a takedown.
Cowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sakchai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cowell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakchai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell throws a big right hand that misses.
Cowell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing good reports from Cowell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cowell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sakchai's head.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Sakchai keeps moving.
Cowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakchai controlling the position.
Sakchai working a defensive guard but Cowell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sakchai tries to improve position but can't.
Sakchai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Sakchai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowell looks up at the clock and then as Sakchai takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cowell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakchai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cowell wants to take a breather but Sakchai is having none of it.
Cowell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sakchai!
Sakchai can't escape the position.
Sakchai reaches up and holds on to Cowell to control the position.
Sakchai is trying to escape the mount.
Cowell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakchai is squirming around, avoiding Cowell's attempts to control the action.
Cowell raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cowell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sakchai tries to hold on but Cowell pushes him away.
Sakchai is squirming around, avoiding Cowell's attempts to control the action.
Cowell landing strikes from the mount.
Cowell lands a nice shot to the head.
Cowell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cowell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sakchai's face.
Sakchai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakchai gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cowell works his way into full mount!
Cowell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cowell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cowell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cowell breaks from Sakchai's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sakchai is rocked!
Cowell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sakchai is still in real trouble! Can Cowell finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cowell! Sakchai is hurt baaadly! Cowell is firing away with more strikes - Sakchai is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Cowell!
Alex Cowell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuge Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Daren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren Daren is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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285 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yuge Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Warren Daren!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daren as he avoids it easily.
Daren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Man rushes Daren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daren is defending well for now.
Daren is trying to drag Man to the mat but Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yuge Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Daren.
Daren prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man decides to pull guard.
Man on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Man tries to get out of the position.
Daren wants to get up but he can't break Man's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to sweep here but Daren controlling him for the moment.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daren on the ground.
Man trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Daren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Man trying to control the position.
Daren forces his way into half guard.
Daren tries to stand but can't do so whilst Man controls his leg.
Man tries to roll over but Daren keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Daren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Man wants to improve his position but Daren is controlling well.
Man tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Daren has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daren avoids the attempt from Man to control.
Man tries to reverse the position but Daren maintains control.
Daren 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! Daren extends the arm and Man is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Warren Daren!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thor Youngblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devin Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngblood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tucker is looking to clinch but Youngblood is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Youngblood.
Tucker throws a hook but Youngblood blocks it.
Youngblood jabs at Tucker's body.
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
Youngblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Youngblood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tucker wants a takedown but no success here.
Tucker jumps guard but Youngblood stands there with Tucker around his waist. Tucker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Youngblood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tucker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tucker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thor Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Tucker.
Youngblood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Youngblood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Youngblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tucker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Youngblood after a bit of a struggle.
Youngblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Youngblood lands a body shot.
Youngblood tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Tucker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good body shot from Youngblood.
Tucker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tucker looks winded!
Youngblood just leaning against Tucker, taking a breather.
Youngblood lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood blocking some punches.
Youngblood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tucker avoids it.
Youngblood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tucker is defending well for now.
Youngblood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Youngblood.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Youngblood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Youngblood.
Tucker tightens his grip and picks Youngblood up, before dumping him to the ground. Youngblood manages to land in guard.
Youngblood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tucker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Youngblood wants to stand up but Tucker is controlling him.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Youngblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tucker cracks Youngblood with a solid left hand.
Tucker sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tucker wants to control from the top but Youngblood keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Youngblood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tucker momentarily.
Youngblood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tucker.
Youngblood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Youngblood backs off Tucker throws a huge counter combo but Youngblood manages to avoid it all.
Youngblood's corner calls for a 1-2. Youngblood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Youngblood scores with a three punch combo!
Youngblood scores with a three punch combo!
Tucker shoots in and gets a takedown into Youngblood's guard.
Tucker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Youngblood dominated that round.
That's time! Youngblood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tucker misses with a takedown
and Youngblood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tucker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tucker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Youngblood fails to land with a series of punches.
Youngblood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?
Youngblood connects with the punch.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt - Youngblood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood avoids a kick to the body.
Tucker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tucker or perhaps it was just good defense by Youngblood, which made it look bad.
Thor Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Tucker.
Youngblood scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Youngblood swivels and escapes.
Youngblood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Youngblood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Youngblood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tucker momentarily.
Youngblood throws a shot to the body.
Youngblood punishes Tucker's body with a nice straight punch.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Youngblood with a nice cross.
Youngblood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thor Youngblood is winning the standup battle so far.
Youngblood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Youngblood lands a body shot.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Youngblood digs a good hook to Tucker's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Youngblood's waist but Youngblood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tucker off to one side.
Youngblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Youngblood digs a good body shot into Tucker's ribs.
Tucker needs to keep his hands up - Youngblood had a free shot at his head there.
Youngblood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Youngblood lands with a shot to the body.
Tucker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Youngblood scores with a hook to the body. Tucker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Youngblood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Devin Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Youngblood forces Tucker back against the cage and clinches.
Tucker letting Youngblood take a breather here.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Youngblood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood lands with a right to the head.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Youngblood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Youngblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Youngblood trying to land knees to the body.
Youngblood scores with a hook to the body.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Youngblood manages to get underhooks.
Tucker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Youngblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Youngblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Youngblood.
A short body shot lands from Youngblood as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Youngblood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Youngblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
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!
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Youngblood lands a left hand.
Tucker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Youngblood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thor Youngblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Youngblood lands a nice shot to the body.
Youngblood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tucker under the eye.
Youngblood throws a right hand that Tucker ducks under and follows up with a left that Tucker also avoids with ease.
Tucker counters with a body kick.
Youngblood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Youngblood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Youngblood dominated that second round.
That's time! Youngblood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Youngblood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Youngblood lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Youngblood.
Tucker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Youngblood defends well and Tucker ends up having to push Youngblood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Youngblood as he jumps to the side.
Tucker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Youngblood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Devin Tucker has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tucker is rocked!
Youngblood connects with a body shot.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Youngblood finish him?
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker moves to clinch but Youngblood breaks away
and Youngblood counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Youngblood.
Tucker seems to have recovered his senses.
Youngblood is looking to wear down Tucker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker looks for a takedown but Youngblood sprawls well.
Thor Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Tucker.
Tucker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Youngblood lands a jab to Tucker's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tucker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Youngblood pinned against the cage. Youngblood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Youngblood jabs Tucker right on the nose. Tucker blinks but takes it well.
Youngblood avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tucker walks into a straight right hand from Youngblood.
Tucker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Youngblood lands a nice looking body shot.
Tucker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Youngblood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tucker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Youngblood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Youngblood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tucker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Youngblood lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Youngblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Youngblood.
Tucker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab from Youngblood.
Youngblood cracks a nice hook into Tucker's ribs.
Youngblood is pawing at Tucker, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Tucker's nose. Tucker is badly hurt! Youngblood pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Tucker tries desperately to hold on but Youngblood is relentless in his assault! As Tucker receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Youngblood away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Youngblood!
During a confident post fight interview, Thor Youngblood 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zulu Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Lucas had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Zulu Zulu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andre Lucas's chin.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zulu Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zulu obliges.
Zulu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zulu is pushing Lucas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zulu.
Lucas wants to get back to striking at distance but Zulu won't allow it.
Zulu crunches a lovely knee into Lucas's ribcage.
Lucas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zulu pushes Lucas away with a front kick.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Zulu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lucas throws a combination that misses
and Zulu counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zulu.
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!
Zulu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lucas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zulu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lucas really felt that one!
Zulu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lucas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zulu counters with a leg kick.
Zulu throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lucas misses with a combination
and Zulu counters with an outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zulu. Lucas shrugs it off though.
Lucas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zulu to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucas gets tackled into the cage by Zulu. Zulu maintains the clinch.
Zulu lands a nice knee to the body.
Zulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Zulu tenderised Lucas's leg. Lucas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zulu! Lucas is out on his feet! Zulu rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Lucas is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Lucas is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zulu Zulu!
A relieved looking Zulu Zulu 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ulua Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ulua Master has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ulua Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe White!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Master on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Master pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces White back to the cage. Master follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Master has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arvins Bootcamp in the buildup to the fight.
Master throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by White.
A low kick from White misses
and Master counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by White.
White cracks the inside of Master's front leg.
Master throws a right and a left that both miss.
White tried to score with a low kick but Master checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
Master checks a low kick from White.
White misses with a leg kick
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White connects with a solid leg kick.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Master.
White throws a leg kick
and Master counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by White.
White tries to score with a low kick but Master moves his leg out of the way.
Master swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Master throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Master bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Master connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Master checks a leg kick.
Master swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Master rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Master throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
White tries to score with a low kick but Master moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from White.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Master ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Master stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White throws a head kick but Master moves out of range.
White lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for White.
White tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Master is able to avoid easily.
Master moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
Master tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Master.
Master throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch combination from Master misses.
A right-left combo lands from Master.
Master misses with a hook.
White throws a head kick that misses.
White feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Master's calf.
Master throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Master throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Master blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a leg kick
enabling Master to counter with a crisp jab.
White scores with a leg kick.
Master throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
White dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Master. That did some damage!
White misses with a head kick.
White lands a high kick!
White connects with a leg kick. Master looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Master throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Master checks the leg kick.
Master throws a right and a left that both miss.
Master avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
White lands with a kick to the temple. Master shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White throws out a leg kick but Master moves out of range and White only half commits.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Master moves out of range easily.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from White.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
Master throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Master swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Master to score with a decent uppercut.
White throws a leg kick
letting Master counter with a right hand.
Master looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Master fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by White.
White is looking to slow Master down with leg kicks.
White throws a leg kick that is checked
and Master counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White slips under a jab from Master.
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
White takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe White will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Master throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Master misses with a jab, cross combination.
Master takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Master misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from White in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
White cracks the inside of Master's front leg.
White throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Master smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Master throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White thumps Master with a low kick.
Master bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Master looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Master lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
Master is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White misses with a head kick.
Master lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is looking to chop away at Master's legs.
White moves away from the strike by Master.
White scores with a leg kick.
Master cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Master cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Master checks the leg kick.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
Master misses with a double jab.
Master swinging wildly here.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White is looking to slow Master down with leg kicks.
Master chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before White can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Master bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Master moves out of range easily.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Master.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Master is out of range and White settles back down.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White throws a leg kick but Master moved away.
White cracks the inside of Master's front leg.
Master swinging wildly here.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Master misses with the combination.
As Master backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Master manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
Master misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
White moves away from the strike by Master.
White avoids the body shot from Master.
Master looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
Master lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Master throws a big counter combination but White scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Master fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Master feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
White throws a chopping leg kick but Master manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
White defending well as Master loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White feints and then cracks Master's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Master down.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White misses with a head kick.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ulua Master is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Master ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Master misses with a hook.
Master tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Master.
Master throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Master scores with a jab to the body.
Master cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
Master avoids the head kick by White.
Master just misses with a punch to the body.
Master misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from White tenderised Master's leg. Master is trying to keep his angry face on.
Master just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ulua Master will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
White throws a front kick aimed at Master's knee but Master avoids it well.
White attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
White ducks under a wild hook from Master.
Good exchange - Master coming out on top.
Master throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Master bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Master's head.
A head kick by White misses
and Master counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Master takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White scores with a leg kick.
Master throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White throws a head kick but Master moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Master.
White misses with a low kick as Master jumps back.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Master misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Master looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Master's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White connects with a leg kick. Master looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White misses with a head kick.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Master swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White is looking to chop away at Master's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
Master cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White misses with a leg kick.
Master swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Master checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Master misses with the combination.
Master lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Master fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
Master swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Master jabs at White's 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!
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
Master fails to land with a series of punches.
Master misses with a wild combination.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
White lands with a kick to the temple. Master shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
Master checks a low kick from White.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White throws a head kick but Master moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Master.
No joy there for Master, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Master throws a right and a left that both miss.
Master throws a body shot but no joy.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Master.
White throws a front kick aimed at Master's knee but Master avoids it well.
Master looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Master 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.
Master misses with a two punch combination.
White blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for White.
White throws a leg kick which misses Master's front leg but catches the back leg as Master tries to avoid it.
White throws a head kick but Master moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Master.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
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!
White throws a nice head kick!
White misses with a leg kick
and Master cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Master finds it's way through White's defenses.
Master misses with a jab, cross combination.
Master avoids the head kick by White.
A little feinted left hand from Master on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Master misses with a looping right.
Master swinging wildly here.
Master checks a low kick from White.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Master 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.
White throws a leg kick but Master sees it coming and moves out of range.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White lands a leg kick that knocks Master off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ulua Master.
Well Master has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulua Master!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruiz Edinhio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Mineev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruiz Edinhio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Mineev!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mineev throws a hook to the side of Edinhio's head but Edinhio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edinhio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Edinhio with a poor takedown
and Mineev counters with a left hand that sends Edinhio to the canvas!
Edinhio is rocked!
It looks like Ruiz Edinhio has been cut.
Mineev wanted to stand there but Edinhio had control of the position.
Oh Edinhio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mineev trying to control the position from guard on top but Edinhio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mineev postures up.
Edinhio seems to have got his legs back now.
Edinhio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mineev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mineev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mineev trying to control but Edinhio is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mineev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mineev looking to pass the guard.
Edinhio wants to sweep here but Mineev controlling him for the moment.
Edinhio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Edinhio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mineev defends well.
Edinhio looking for a sweep. Not yet Edinhio, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mineev trying to control but Edinhio is working from the bottom.
Mineev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Edinhio is trying to control the position but Mineev postures up.
Mineev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edinhio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mineev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Edinhio controls Mineev momentarily but Mineev frees himself.
Mineev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edinhio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mineev trying to move into half guard but instead Edinhio has managed to sweep!
Edinhio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edinhio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edinhio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mineev can't do much from the bottom here.
Edinhio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mineev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edinhio swings around for an armbar but Mineev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Edinhio's guard.
Mineev trying to control the position from guard on top but Edinhio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edinhio trying to control the position here.
Mineev looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edinhio pulls Mineev in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Mineev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruiz Edinhio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Edinhio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mineev looks to land a right hand but Edinhio moved out of range.
Mineev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edinhio moves away.
Mineev cracks Edinhio with a good jab.
Mineev wants to land a leg kick but Edinhio is out of range.
Edinhio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mineev catches Edinhio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mineev drops Edinhio with a left and a right! Oh, Edinhio is hurt - Mineev dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mineev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edinhio keeps working.
Ruiz Edinhio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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Edinhio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edinhio can't do much from the bottom here.
Edinhio is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mineev stands up and beckons Edinhio to his feet.
Mineev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mineev throws a right hand that Edinhio ducks under and follows up with a left that Edinhio also avoids with ease.
Vladimir Mineev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mineev scores with a body shot.
Mineev throws a series of punches but Edinhio avoids them all with ease.
Edinhio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mineev as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Edinhio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mineev waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Edinhio. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Edinhio to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mineev is fighting to break Edinhio's control of his arms but Edinhio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mineev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mineev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edinhio is controlling Mineev's posture.
Edinhio has his foot on Mineev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mineev works his way back into a safe position though.
Mineev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edinhio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edinhio looking for a sweep. Not yet Edinhio, not yet.
Mineev wanted to stand there but Edinhio had control of the position.
Edinhio is controlling Mineev's posture.
Edinhio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mineev tries to stand but Edinhio is controlling from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Mineev wants to control from the top but Edinhio keeps moving.
Edinhio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edinhio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mineev looking to sit in guard and control but Edinhio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Edinhio controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Mineev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruiz Edinhio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Mineev misses.
Edinhio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mineev throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Edinhio tumbling to the canvas!
Edinhio controlling Mineev's posture.
Mineev wants to control from the top but Edinhio keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edinhio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Edinhio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mineev defends well.
Mineev won't allow Edinhio to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edinhio pulls Mineev in to control the position.
Edinhio trying to control the position.
Edinhio is pulling down on Mineev's head. It's preventing any offense from Mineev, at least for the moment.
Edinhio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mineev controls the pace.
Edinhio has control of Mineev's left arm, preventing Mineev from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edinhio working for a triangle but Mineev defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mineev wants to pass the guard but Edinhio is keeping the position.
Edinhio controlling Mineev's posture.
Edinhio wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edinhio keeping moving, preventing Mineev from controlling successfully.
Mineev being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mineev misses with an uppercut. Edinhio saw that one coming.
Edinhio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mineev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edinhio circles away quickly and effectively.
Edinhio misses with a takedown attempt - Mineev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mineev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Edinhio is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mineev as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Edinhio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mineev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edinhio circles away quickly and effectively.
Edinhio tries for a takedown but Mineev circles away easily
and Mineev counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edinhio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edinhio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mineev jabs Edinhio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruiz Edinhio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mineev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edinhio on the side of the head.
Mineev lands a nice hook to Edinhio's body. Edinhio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vladimir Mineev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mineev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edinhio. Edinhio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edinhio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Edinhio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mineev jabs Edinhio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mineev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edinhio's sensitive parts.
Mineev scores with a body shot.
Mineev cracks Edinhio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mineev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vladimir Mineev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mineev rushes Edinhio with punches - Edinhio moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Edinhio goes down! Mineev follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Mineev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Belliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Erokhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantin Erokhin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Belliveau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Erokhin!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erokhin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belliveau.
Erokhin scores with a decent looking hook.
Belliveau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Erokhin tries to avoid it but Belliveau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Erokhin to the ground. Erokhin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Erokhin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belliveau is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Erokhin's half guard.
Erokhin tries to kick Belliveau off but Belliveau keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Belliveau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Erokhin defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belliveau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belliveau misses with a head shot. Erokhin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Erokhin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau throwing strikes but missing.
Belliveau tries to free his leg and advance position but Erokhin is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erokhin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Erokhin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belliveau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belliveau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belliveau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belliveau postures up and lands a big shot to Erokhin's brow.
Belliveau seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belliveau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Erokhin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belliveau is controlling him.
Belliveau stopping the sweep attempt from Erokhin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Erokhin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belliveau.
Belliveau is working Erokhin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belliveau lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belliveau throws a big elbow that misses.
Belliveau prevents Erokhin from getting back to his feet.
Belliveau tries to free his leg and advance position but Erokhin is retaining full guard.
Erokhin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belliveau throws a big right hand that misses.
Belliveau lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belliveau is looking to work some ground and pound but Erokhin has wrist control.
Belliveau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Belliveau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belliveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Erokhin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Belliveau shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Erokhin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Erokhin is pushing Belliveau's head away, looking to escape. Belliveau manages to hold on to the position though.
Erokhin is looking to reverse the position.
Belliveau scoring with punches from side control.
Erokhin is trying to control Belliveau's posture but Belliveau avoids it.
Belliveau working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Belliveau working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Belliveau working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Belliveau working the ground and pound but Erokhin is defending the strikes.
Belliveau trying to control the action but Erokhin is working from the bottom.
Erokhin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belliveau.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belliveau working the body and head with strikes.
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!
Belliveau is putting a hurting on Erokhin here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Belliveau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belliveau closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Erokhin's guard.
Belliveau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Erokhin's head.
Erokhin is trying to keep Belliveau in close.
Belliveau is working Erokhin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belliveau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erokhin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belliveau manages to get himself to full guard.
Belliveau looking for a sweep. Not yet Belliveau, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belliveau is on top in guard.
Belliveau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belliveau 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.
Erokhin controls Belliveau momentarily but Belliveau frees himself.
Belliveau passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Erokhin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Erokhin taking a bit of punishment here - Belliveau scoring with strikes.
Erokhin wants to control but Belliveau postures up.
Erokhin defending against the ground and pound.
Erokhin is looking to regain half guard here but Belliveau keeps moving and retains side control.
Belliveau scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin struggling a bit here.
Mark Belliveau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belliveau in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Erokhin defending against the ground and pound.
Erokhin wants to control but Belliveau postures up.
Erokhin defending against the ground and pound.
Belliveau scoring with punches from side control.
Erokhin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Erokhin parries the strikes from Belliveau easily there. Belliveau is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Erokhin to escape.
Erokhin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Belliveau connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau cracks Erokhin with a big elbow.
Belliveau sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Erokhin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Erokhin dodges the ground and pound from Belliveau.
Belliveau connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Erokhin some visible discomfort.
Erokhin is rocked!
Belliveau connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Erokhin some visible discomfort.
Erokhin is still in real trouble! Can Belliveau finish him?
Belliveau lands a decent elbow from side control.
Belliveau scoring with punches and elbows.
Erokhin is not content to let Belliveau control the position.
Erokhin wants to control but Belliveau postures up.
A big shot lands for Belliveau! That's hurt Erokhin! Will he recover? Belliveau fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Belliveau!
A pretty intense looking Mark Belliveau took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kicker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kiss Kicker 99. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Harold Bishop was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harold Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop.
Kicker jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Kicker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kicker clinches up against the cage.
Kicker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James Kicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Bishop.
Kicker stops a takedown attempt from Bishop.
Kicker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kicker prevents it.
Kicker lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Kicker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kicker.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kicker to keep the fight standing.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Kicker pushes Bishop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kicker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but Kicker has him pressed against the cage.
Bishop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kicker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bishop looks winded!
Kicker pushes Bishop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Bishop's ribcage. Bishop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Kicker.
Kicker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kicker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kicker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Kicker.
A right handed body shot lands from Kicker.
Kicker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kicker is leaning against Bishop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bishop letting Kicker take a breather here.
Kicker lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kicker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Kicker.
Kicker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kicker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kicker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Kicker.
Kicker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Kicker.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike.
Bishop is still on wobbly legs! Can Kicker finish him?
A body shot lands from Kicker.
Kicker'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.
A right handed body shot lands from Kicker.
A right hand to the body from Kicker.
Bishop seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker is working Bishop over against the cage.
Kicker stalling in the clinch.
Kicker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bishop or not.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kicker after a bit of a struggle.
Kicker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kicker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kicker lands a body punch.
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Bishop's ribcage. Bishop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kicker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kicker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Are you kidding me?! Kicker ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bishop clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Kicker!
During a confident post fight interview, James Kicker 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junkyard Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douche Canoe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Douche Canoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junkyard Dog!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Canoe closes the distance and clinches up with Dog, looking for a takedown. Canoe pushes Dog against the cage but Dog circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dog has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Canoe moved out of range nicely.
Canoe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog has Canoe pressed against the cage, preventing Canoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Canoe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dog is defending well.
Canoe working aggressively here.
Dog lands a left hand.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
Dog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canoe has had enough of the clinch but Dog keeps him there for the moment.
Canoe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dog after a bit of a struggle.
Dog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dog.
Dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dog pushes Canoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Canoe backwards.
Canoe is rocked!
Canoe is trying to break free.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Canoe.
Canoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dog prevents a body shot from Canoe.
Dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dog misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canoe backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dog digs a right hand into Canoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canoe's gas tank.
Canoe is breathing heavily.
Dog throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canoe.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dog.
A short uppercut from Dog.
Oh Canoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canoe.
Canoe seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Dog.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
Dog lands with a right to the head.
Dog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dog is leaning against Canoe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dog lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dog.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
Dog dips a shoulder and cracks Canoe with a mighty uppercut! Canoe falls back against the cage and Dog unloads with a barrage of strikes! Canoe 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 - Dog screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junkyard Dog!
Junkyard Dog is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Junkyard Dog thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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