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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Federline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Top Heavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Federline's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Popozao - Kfed. Kevin Federline has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Federline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Top Heavy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Federline lands with a cross.
Federline scores with a sloppy right hand. Heavy should have avoided that one.
It looks like Top Heavy has been cut.
Federline just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heavy.
Federline cracks Heavy with a good jab.
Federline takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Federline connects with a single shot there.
Federline throws a big shot that misses.
Federline connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Federline takes a swing at Heavy's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavy tries to close the distance and clinch but Federline swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Federline swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Federline ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heavy tries to bum rush Federline with a series of wild strikes but Federline uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Federline has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney in the buildup to the fight.
Federline stuns Heavy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy shoots in for a takedown but Federline shows good takedown defense.
Federline appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab from Federline.
Federline moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Federline. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Federline.
A telegraphed right hand from Federline misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Heavy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Heavy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Federline connects with a body shot that sends Heavy's belly button to the back.
Federline is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Federline connects with a body shot.
Heavy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Federline was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavy.
Heavy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heavy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Federline avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Federline lands a lovely overhand right.
Heavy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavy slips under a jab from Federline.
Federline works Heavy's body with a nice hook.
Federline scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heavy doesn't seem bothered though.
Heavy slips under a jab.
Heavy clinches up with Federline and pushes him back against the cage.
Federline fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Federline throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavy.
Federline scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heavy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Federline lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heavy or not.
Heavy wants a takedown but no success here.
Kevin Federline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Heavy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavy.
Federline swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Federline fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Federline working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Federline throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavy.
Federline throws a head punch that misses.
Heavy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Federline pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Federline lands with a right to the head.
Federline working aggressively here.
Heavy stalling against the cage.
A short right from Federline on the inside.
Federline misses with some punches.
Heavy looking for a takedown.
Heavy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Federline clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Our spies down at at Arvins Bootcamp inform us that Heavy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.
Heavy has got his arm under Federline's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Federline has spun round into Heavy's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Federline trying to control the position from guard on top but Heavy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Federline is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Federline knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heavy on the ground.
Heavy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Federline can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Federline looking to sit in guard and control but Heavy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Heavy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Federline dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Top Heavy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Heavy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Heavy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Top Heavy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heavy takes the fight into the clinch.
Federline softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heavy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Federline has a couple of punches blocked by Heavy.
Federline scores with a shoulder strike.
Federline is pressed up against the cage. Heavy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Federline down to the mat. Federline avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Heavy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Federline finds it's way round the side to connect with Heavy's head.
Heavy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Federline.
A decent looking cross lands there for Federline.
Federline is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heavy can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Federline connects with a looping right hand.
Kevin Federline is winning the standup battle so far.
Heavy doesn't manage to clinch there - Federline circles away.
Federline ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavy moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Federline cracks a nice hook into Heavy's ribs.
A big left from Heavy misses.
Federline throws a good cross that connects.
Heavy misses with a few strikes there.
Federline swings widly with a right hand
and Heavy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Federline connects with the punch.
Heavy ducks under a wild hook from Federline.
Heavy shoots in but Federline avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kevin Federline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Heavy.
Federline shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Heavy eats them both and turns towards Federline to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Heavy slips under a jab.
Kevin Federline seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Federline looks to land a left hand but Heavy moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Federline misses with a wild body shot.
Federline connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Federline scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heavy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Federline lands with a good body shot.
Heavy moves out of range as Federline strikes.
Federline loads up on a big right hand but Heavy slips the punch.
Federline throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Federline smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Federline scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Federline scores with a hook.
Heavy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Federline.
Heavy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Federline pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heavy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Federline throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Federline misses with an uppercut
letting Heavy counter with a right hand.
Heavy misses with a takedown
and Federline counters with a left to the body.
Heavy throws an overhand right that lands on Federline's shoulder, as Federline tries to avoid the shot.
Heavy moves into the clinch successfully.
Federline tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Federline creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heavy jumps into guard, dragging Federline to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Federline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heavy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heavy keeping moving, preventing Federline from controlling successfully.
Federline 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.
Heavy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heavy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Federline doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Federline manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Federline is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Federline dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Top Heavy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Heavy tries to bum rush Federline with a series of wild strikes but Federline uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Federline on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heavy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heavy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heavy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Federline tries to avoid it but Heavy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Federline to the ground. Federline escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Federline wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Federline displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heavy.
Federline lunges at Heavy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heavy's hand.
Federline swings for the body but Heavy moves out of range.
Heavy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heavy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Federline misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Federline there.
Heavy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Federline keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy misses with a straight right.
Heavy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Federline counters with a straight right hand.
Heavy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Federline lands a nice hook to Heavy's body. Heavy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Federline.
Federline throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heavy on the side of the head.
Heavy moves to clinch but Federline breaks away
and Federline counters with a stiff right hand.
Federline is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Heavy closes the distance and clinches up with Federline, looking for a takedown. Heavy pushes Federline against the cage but Federline circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kevin Federline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Heavy.
A big right from Heavy misses.
Heavy moves away from the strike by Federline.
Heavy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Federline cracks a nice hook into Heavy's ribs.
Heavy slips a straight right by Federline.
Heavy is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Federline swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heavy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavy takes one to the side of the head.
Federline throws the left hand but Heavy avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Heavy. Those never looked like landing.
Heavy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Federline.
Federline throws a looping overhand right but Heavy ducks down to avoid it.
Heavy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Heavy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heavy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Federline lands with a straight right. Heavy didn't see that one coming.
Heavy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Federline throws an overhand right that lands on Heavy's shoulder, as Heavy tries to avoid the shot.
Heavy misses with a left hand
and Federline counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heavy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Federline works Heavy's body with a nice hook.
Heavy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heavy ducks under a wild hook from Federline.
Heavy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kevin Federline is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Federline cracks Heavy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heavy takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Federline - just one landing.
Federline misses with a straight left.
Heavy throws the left hand but Federline avoids the punch easily.
Federline lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Federline throws a right hand that Heavy ducks under and follows up with a left that Heavy also avoids with ease.
Heavy wants to counter the offense by Federline and move into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Federline sizes up Heavy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Federline throws a body punch but Heavy moves out of range.
Heavy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Federline.
Heavy tries for a takedown but Federline sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heavy shoots in for a double leg but Federline sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Federline tests Heavy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heavy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heavy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heavy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Top Heavy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Federline lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Federline showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Federline, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Federline!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Federline thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devon Malcolm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cypress Hill: Another Victory kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Malcolm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malcolm just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence is looking for the big counter here.
Lawrence takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malcolm looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Malcolm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Malcolm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malcolm is working Lawrence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malcolm stopping the sweep attempt from Lawrence.
Lawrence is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence keeps trying to improve his position.
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawrence looks winded!
Malcolm is working Lawrence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malcolm passes into side control.
Malcolm works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Malcolm lands a few punches from side control.
Malcolm looks up at the clock and then as Lawrence takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Malcolm smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Malcolm is staying tight to Lawrence's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lawrence is working to avoid the ground and pound but Malcolm connects with a decent elbow.
Malcolm scoring with punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Malcolm! That's hurt Lawrence! Will he recover? Malcolm fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Malcolm!
A less than humble Devon Malcolm misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schwarzenegger's choice of entrance music: Ride of the Valkyries. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adolf Schwarzenegger!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzenegger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dredd.
Dredd moves into the clinch.
Schwarzenegger misses with the head strike.
Schwarzenegger lands a nice uppercut.
Schwarzenegger misses with some punches.
Dredd stalls.
Dredd tries to pull guard but Schwarzenegger holds him up against the cage and eventually Dredd drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schwarzenegger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dredd tries to keep at a distance but Schwarzenegger has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dredd tries to pull guard but Schwarzenegger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Schwarzenegger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schwarzenegger lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd letting Schwarzenegger take a breather here.
Schwarzenegger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schwarzenegger lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schwarzenegger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schwarzenegger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dredd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schwarzenegger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Schwarzenegger on the inside.
Dredd tries to score a body lock takedown but Schwarzenegger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schwarzenegger is pressed up against the cage. Dredd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schwarzenegger down to the mat. Schwarzenegger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adolf Schwarzenegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dredd is breathing heavily.
Schwarzenegger moves into the clinch successfully.
Schwarzenegger pushes Dredd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger blocks the elbow strike.
Schwarzenegger lands a shoulder strike.
Schwarzenegger throws a head punch that misses.
Schwarzenegger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schwarzenegger misses with the head strike.
Schwarzenegger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dredd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schwarzenegger is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger throws a head punch that misses.
Schwarzenegger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dredd can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Schwarzenegger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schwarzenegger lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzenegger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dredd is rocked!
Schwarzenegger lands a hook that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Oh Dredd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schwarzenegger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dredd to his knees! Schwarzenegger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolf Schwarzenegger!
Adolf Schwarzenegger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouzee Alddo (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jouzee Alddo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Alddo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hernandez has his foot on Alddo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alddo works his way back into a safe position though.
Hernandez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Alddo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alddo controls the pace.
Alddo working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alddo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alddo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alddo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alddo pushes down on Hernandez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alddo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Alddo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alddo working over Hernandez with some ground and pound. Hernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez trying to control but Alddo postures up.
Alddo is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alddo stalling.
Hernandez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Alddo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alddo is nestled in close to Hernandez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with Alddo in his half guard.
Alddo moves nicely into side control.
Alddo landing a few strikes.
Hernandez is rocked!
Alddo controls the position.
Let's hope that Alddo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alddo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Hernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Alddo cracks Hernandez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alddo landing strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alddo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alddo working the ground and pound.
Hernandez is trying to control Alddo's posture but Alddo avoids it.
Alddo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hernandez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alddo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hernandez down.
Alddo is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Alddo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alddo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hernandez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Alddo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouzee Alddo!
A very excited looking Jouzee Alddo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cletus McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake The Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus McDonald !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake The Dog!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Dog tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Dog to the ground. The Dog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald jabs at The Dog's body.
The Dog gets caught napping as McDonald dives in and scores a takedown. The Dog manages to retain guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dog looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McDonald has picked The Dog up and slammed him! The Dog can't keep hold of the triangle and McDonald manages to pass to side control!
The Dog has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McDonald in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The Dog being controlled for a moment.
McDonald advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
McDonald '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.
The Dog wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Dog is squirming around, avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from McDonald .
The Dog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald wants to control the pace but The Dog is squirming around nicely.
McDonald thowing shots but they're missing.
The Dog wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Dog can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald controlling from mount.
The Dog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Dog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Dog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonald at a distance.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. The Dog sprawls well.
The Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Dog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald .
McDonald shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McDonald was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McDonald has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for The Dog!
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Cletus McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald trying to control but The Dog is having none of it.
The Dog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dog can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Dog is still trying to improve position.
McDonald avoids the attempt from The Dog to control.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
The Dog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald manages to capitalize on a mistake by The Dog to take his back!
McDonald is hanging on to The Dog's back as he tries to escape.
The Dog is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The Dog is in bad spot here.
The Dog prevents McDonald from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on The Dog's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Dog for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Dog tries to break free.
The Dog looking very determined here, making life difficult for McDonald .
The Dog tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will McDonald go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus McDonald dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Dog counters with a nice uppercut.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dog misses with a right hand
so McDonald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McDonald won't allow The Dog to sweep him here.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McDonald is stinking the place up with his stalling.
McDonald pushing down on The Dog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dog is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dog moves into full guard.
The Dog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but The Dog is retaining full guard.
The Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
The Dog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jake The Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Dog is trying to keep McDonald in close.
The Dog keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Dog swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
The Dog throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Dog can do to turn this around?
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but The Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Dog controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald passes The Dog's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The Dog tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Dog tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Dog is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him
McDonald is keen to just control but The Dog is a slippery customer.
Well, if McDonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Dog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and The Dog moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonald showed some decent athleticism there.
McDonald is looking to advance position but The Dog won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald , 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skeeter McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillicutty is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Picture Me Rollin'. Skeeter McGillicutty is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Skeeter McGillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGillicutty forces Guerrero back against the cage and clinches.
McGillicutty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guerrero is trying to break free.
McGillicutty tries to pull guard but Guerrero holds him up against the cage and eventually McGillicutty drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guerrero.
McGillicutty is trying to maintain a safe position but Guerrero gets an underhook and turns McGillicutty into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guerrero.
McGillicutty manages to break the clinch.
Guerrero throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty shoots in looking for a takedown but Guerrero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGillicutty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joe Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeeter McGillicutty.
McGillicutty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guerrero defends well and McGillicutty ends up having to push Guerrero into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guerrero fails to land with a series of punches.
McGillicutty closes the distance and clinches.
McGillicutty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Guerrero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero tries to work over McGillicutty's front leg with a kick but McGillicutty checks it.
Guerrero throws a head kick that misses.
McGillicutty tries to clinch up.
Guerrero throws a body kick that misses.
McGillicutty shoots in but no luck this time.
Guerrero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGillicutty misses with a takedown attempt - Guerrero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guerrero scores with a hook.
Guerrero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGillicutty moves away.
McGillicutty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guerrero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guerrero wants it to stay on the feet.
McGillicutty blocks a head kick by Guerrero.
McGillicutty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guerrero lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Guerrero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGillicutty.
Guerrero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGillicutty wants to counter with a clinch but Guerrero pushes him away.
Guerrero throws a series of punches but McGillicutty moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Guerrero as McGillicutty shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGillicutty ducks under a wild hook from Guerrero.
As Guerrero backs off McGillicutty throws a huge counter combo but Guerrero manages to avoid it all.
Guerrero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guerrero is breathing heavily.
Guerrero is looking to slow McGillicutty down with leg kicks.
Guerrero swings for the body but McGillicutty moves out of range.
Guerrero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joe Guerrero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGillicutty drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Guerrero manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McGillicutty can't get the takedown.
McGillicutty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guerrero smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGillicutty has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guerrero is looking to wear down McGillicutty with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGillicutty shoots in for a takedown but Guerrero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGillicutty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guerrero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGillicutty avoids the head kick by Guerrero.
McGillicutty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Guerrero throws McGillicutty to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Guerrero.
McGillicutty fails with the takedown.
It looked like Guerrero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGillicutty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Guerrero scores with a four punch combination!
Guerrero tries a head kick but it misses.
McGillicutty feints the counter takedown.
Guerrero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGillicutty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guerrero as he avoids it easily.
McGillicutty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guerrero tries to avoid it but McGillicutty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guerrero to the ground. Guerrero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guerrero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guerrero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGillicutty looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Guerrero!
McGillicutty is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerrero is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Guerrero is not content to let McGillicutty control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Guerrero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGillicutty goes for a double leg but Guerrero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guerrero continues to drive forward.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGillicutty shoots for a takedown but Guerrero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guerrero connects with a right that clearly hurt McGillicutty. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Guerrero proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till McGillicutty collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Guerrero!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Handleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handleman comes to the cage accompanied by Pride FC Theme. Lesnar has chosen Legion Of Doom as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelvin Handleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar is looking to score with low kicks.
Handleman closes the distance and clinches up with Lesnar, looking for a takedown. Handleman pushes Lesnar against the cage but Lesnar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar scores with the left hand. Handleman knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Kelvin Handleman has been cut.
Handleman takes one to the chin there.
Handleman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Handleman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lesnar sprawls well initially but Handleman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar tries to roll over but Handleman keeps him under control.
Lesnar trying to control here.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Handleman.
Lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Handleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Handleman is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Handleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Handleman is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar trying to control here.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Handleman.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Handleman connects with a nice short shot to Lesnar's temple.
Handleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Handleman.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Handleman.
Handleman trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesnar defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar tries to get to full guard but Handleman has control of the leg.
Handleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar tries to roll over but Handleman keeps him under control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lesnar cracks Handleman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handleman wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
Lesnar works the jab nicely.
Handleman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handleman is rocked!
Lesnar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a leg kick
and Handleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Handleman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Handleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handleman seems to have got his legs back now.
Lesnar throws a leg kick but Handleman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chuck Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Handleman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Handleman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lesnar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Handleman scores with punches from side control.
Handleman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lesnar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Handleman is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The strikes coming from Handleman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Lesnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handleman trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar defending against the ground and pound.
Handleman 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.
Lesnar wants to control but Handleman postures up.
Handleman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lesnar, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Lesnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Handleman scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Handleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Handleman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Handleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lesnar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lesnar dips to his left and cracks Handleman with an uppercut!
Handleman blocks a leg kick.
Handleman feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lesnar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Handleman with a body shot.
Handleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.
Handleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesnar works Handleman's body with a nice hook.
Handleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lesnar lands a lovely overhand right.
Handleman throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Lesnar.
Kelvin Handleman's cut is getting worse.
Lesnar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Handleman avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a monster overhand right that drops Handleman! Lesnar follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Lesnar!
Chuck Lesnar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Kelvin Handleman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a fucking man and no one will ever question that because I am a man before I am a fighter and to have some pussy that sits behind a computer all day question my manhood pisses me off...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuklinski has chosen Immigrant Song as his entrance music. Richard Kuklinski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Hunter's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunter.
Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuklinski's waist but Kuklinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunter off to one side.
Hunter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuklinski forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunter or not.
Kuklinski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuklinski misses with the head strike.
Kuklinski scores with a hook to the body.
Kuklinski lands an uppercut.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunter can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinski lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuklinski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Kuklinski pushes Hunter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuklinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Kuklinski.
A nice left hand lands by Kuklinski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuklinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kuklinski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuklinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuklinski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuklinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunter wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuklinski after a bit of a struggle.
Kuklinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Kuklinski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski lands with a right to the head.
Kuklinski lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski lands with a right to the head.
Hunter is rocked!
Kuklinski drops Hunter with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Hunter is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taulua Fautanua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida has chosen Kendrick Lamar - The Recipe as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taulua Fautanua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida stuns Fautanua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fautanua dodges the punch combination from Almeida.
Almeida throws a series of punches but Fautanua moves out of range.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fautanua drops down looking for a counter takedown but Almeida sprawls and moves away.
Fautanua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Almeida to score with a decent uppercut.
Fautanua rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Almeida lands with a left to the head.
Fautanua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Almeida has him pressed against the cage.
Fautanua letting Almeida take a breather here.
Fautanua ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fautanua no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Almeida wants to pass the guard but Fautanua is keeping the position.
Fautanua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fautanua's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fautanua's guard.
Fautanua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fautanua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua wants to sweep here but Almeida controlling him for the moment.
Almeida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Fautanua keeps moving.
Fautanua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Almeida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fautanua. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeida is looking to stand up but Fautanua won't let him.
Fautanua controls Almeida momentarily but Almeida frees himself.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fautanua pulls Almeida in close to his closed guard and prevents Almeida from doing any damage or advancing position.
Almeida advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fautanua tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Almeida defends well and Fautanua ends up having to push Almeida into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fautanua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Almeida circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fautanua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fautanua dives in and scores a takedown into Almeida's guard.
Fautanua is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is controlling Fautanua's posture.
Fautanua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almeida is keeping the position for now.
Almeida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fautanua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fautanua is in close to Almeida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida trying to keep a closed guard but Fautanua is proving a slippery customer.
Fautanua trying to control but Almeida is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Almeida dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A left and a right from Almeida both land. Nice combination.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Almeida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fautanua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fautanua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almeida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Fautanua misses with a takedown attempt - Almeida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Almeida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taulua Fautanua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida throws a one two combo.
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!
Fautanua moves into the clinch.
Almeida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Almeida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fautanua's efforts to push away.
Fautanua has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Almeida after a bit of a struggle.
We've been informed that Almeida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almeida scores with a one two! Fautanua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Almeida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Almeida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Fautanua misses with a body shot
and Almeida counters with a nice body shot.
Almeida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almeida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Almeida gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Almeida manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fautanua wants a takedown but no success here.
Almeida is trying to break the clinch but Fautanua has him pressed against the cage.
Almeida breaks the clinch.
Almeida connects with a body shot that sends Fautanua's belly button to the back.
Fautanua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fautanua shoots in but no luck this time.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fautanua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fautanua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Almeida shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fautanua eats them both and turns towards Almeida to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fautanua counters with a series of strikes. Almeida will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fautanua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fautanua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fautanua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Almeida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fautanua rather than just go for the knockout.
Fautanua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almeida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fautanua dodges the punch combination from Almeida.
Almeida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fautanuas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ricardo Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fautanua fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida clinches.
Fautanua goes for a takedown attempt but Almeida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fautanua walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida thuds his right hand into Fautanua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fautanua fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Almeida to the ground. Fautanua is now in Almeida's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fautanua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fautanua throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Almeida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Almeida scores with a hook to the body. Fautanua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Almeida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Almeida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fautanua is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
A combination from Almeida does no damage.
Almeida scores with a one two! Fautanua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fautanua misses with a takedown attempt - Almeida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Almeida stuffs the takedown.
Fautanua shoots in for a takedown but Almeida shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Almeida!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Almeida.
Almeida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fautanua.
Almeida leaves Fautanua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fautanua checks a leg kick.
Fautanua swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
Fautanua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Almeida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Almeida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Almeida throws a right and a left that Fautanua avoids nicely.
Fautanua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Almeida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Almeida misses.
Almeida throws a series of punches but Fautanua avoids them all with ease.
Almeida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Almeida slaps away a takedown attempt from Fautanua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fautanua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Almeida counters with a left and a right that stings Fautanua.
Fautanua fails to land the takedown.
Almeida connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Fautanua tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Almeida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Almeida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fautanua at a distance.
Almeida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fautanua has a takedown stuffed.
Danga de danga de dang - Almeida scores with a four punch combination!
Almeida fails to land with a series of punches.
Fautanua is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
Almeida keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fautanua looks to clinch
and Fautanua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almeida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Almeida.
Almeida is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fautanua fails with the takedown
and Almeida counters with a series of strikes. Fautanua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fautanua is rocked!
Fautanua goes for a double leg but Almeida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Almeida continues to drive forward.
Fautanua has his takedown stuffed
and Almeida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Almeida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fautanua is out of range.
Ricardo Almeida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fautanua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fautanua tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almeida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almeida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Almeida really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Almeida lands with a cross.
Fautanua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Almeida lands a jab to the nose.
Almeida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fautanua seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fautanua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fautanua working the strikes but Almeida uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Almeida is staying active underneath Fautanua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fautanua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fautanua is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Almeida trying to hold on to Fautanua's head to control him but Fautanua postures up.
Taulua Fautanua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fautanua slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown but Almeida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fautanua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Almeida does no damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fautanua.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Almeida tries to escape but Fautanua is in control.
Fautanua misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Almeida tries to escape but Fautanua is in control.
Fautanua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fautanua is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fautanua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Almeida throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Almeida avoids the body shot from Fautanua.
A nice side step and Almeida releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking cross lands there for Almeida.
Fautanua misses with a straight right.
Fautanua misses with a head kick.
Fautanua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Almeida misses with a two punch combination.
As Almeida tries to get set, Fautanua tries to push him back and clinch up but Almeida manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fautanua gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fautanua is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Almeida dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fautanua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Almeida.
Almeida pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fautanua back to the cage. Almeida follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Almeida throws a right hand that Fautanua ducks under and follows up with a left that Fautanua also avoids with ease.
Fautanua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fautanua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Almeida sprawls well. Almeida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fautanua gets slowly back to his feet.
Almeida throws out a counter right but Fautanua avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Almeida scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Danga de danga de dang - Almeida scores with a four punch combination!
Fautanua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right-left combo lands from Almeida.
A right-left combo lands from Almeida.
Almeida is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fautanua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Almeida swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown but Almeida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fautanua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Almeida scores with a jab.
Fautanua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fautanua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almeida tries to avoid it but Fautanua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almeida to the ground. Almeida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Almeida tries to close the distance and clinch but Fautanua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida misses with a low kick as Fautanua jumps back.
Fautanua is looking to clinch.
Almeida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almeida unleashes a big counter combination but Fautanua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Almeida lands a slapping body shot.
Fautanua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almeida avoids it really well and circles away.
Almeida scores with a three punch combo!
Almeida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Almeida misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fautanua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fautanua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almeida avoids it really well and circles away.
Almeida misses with a leg kick.
Almeida stuffs the takedown.
Almeida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Almeida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almeida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fautanua wants to clinch.
Almeida throws a counter combo.
Ricardo Almeida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fautanua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almeida's waist but Almeida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fautanua off to one side.
Almeida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fautanua is defended easily by Almeida.
Almeida scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida throws a right and a left that Fautanua avoids nicely.
Fautanua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Almeida is fending him off so far but Fautanua persists. Nope, Almeida circles away and we're back to standing.
Fautanua with a poor takedown
and Almeida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taulua Fautanua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeida tries to land a leg kick but Fautanua saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Almeida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Almeida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 43:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 43:50
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Almeida!
Ricardo Almeida is the new featherweight champion!
Ricardo Almeida spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Taulua Fautanua stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing is always a learning experience. I'll be better. I'll improve for sure!'.
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