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BHFC 27 - Narushima vs Hicken PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ganny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clement Greenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ganny Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clement Greenburg!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green shoots in but Greenburg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greenburg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Green is trying to escape the mount.
Green holds on, trying desperately to control.
Greenburg breaks from Green's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Ganny Green has been cut.
Greenburg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenburg breaks from Green's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Greenburg lands a nice shot to the head.
Green is rocked!
Greenburg drops a big elbow. That's hurt Green! More shots from Greenburg and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clement Greenburg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Vass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Noelan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Vass could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Noelan's chin.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Vass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Noelan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noelan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vass tries to clinch but Noelan is having none of it.
Vass gets the takedown into side control.
Vass decides to stand up, so the ref orders Noelan to his feet.
Vass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vass lands in his opponent's guard.
Noelan wants to get back to his feet but Vass is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Noelan keeping moving, preventing Vass from controlling successfully.
Vass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Noelan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Noelan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vass is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass stands up from Noelan's guard - Vass perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vass wants to clinch up but Noelan keeps it at a distance.
Vass looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vass is working for a submission of some sort.
Vass content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass is pressing down on Noelan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Noelan is holding on for now.
Vass is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vass is looking to take a break and control but Noelan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noelan tries to get to full guard but Vass has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noelan is looking to control Vass's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noelan avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noelan wants to improve his position but Vass is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vass closes the distance and clinches.
Noelan gets underhooks to prevent Vass's takedown attempt.
Vass breaks the clinch.
Noelan misses with a takedown attempt
and Vass counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vass content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vass seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Vass content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass wants to work for an arm triangle but Noelan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Noelan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Noelan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Noelan wants to stand but Vass is controlling the position.
Vass gets to his feet. Noelan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vass looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Vass dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vass fails with a takedown attempt.
Vass shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Noelan trying to control but Vass postures up.
Vass is trying to work for a kimura but Noelan is defending well.
Vass slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noelan wants to control but Vass is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vass is working for a submission of some sort.
Vass is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Noelan is just riding it out for now. Vass eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Noelan is staying active underneath Vass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vass tries to stand but can't do so whilst Noelan controls his leg.
Vass is trying to control the action in half guard but Noelan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nick Vass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vass.
Noelan is not content to let Vass control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noelan tries to buck Vass off but Vass is having none of it.
Noelan is pushing Vass's head away, looking to escape. Vass manages to hold on to the position though.
Vass just content to control the position.
Vass working away.
Vass decides to stand back up. Vass steps back and let's Noelan get back to his feet.
Noelan has his takedown stuffed
and Vass counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vass gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Vass dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Noelan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vass counters with a shoot takedown. Noelan fights it but they end up in guard.
Vass looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Noelan keeping moving, preventing Vass from controlling successfully.
Noelan wants to sweep but no luck.
Vass 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.
Noelan keeping moving, preventing Vass from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nick Vass.
Noelan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vass counters with a single leg into guard. Noelan didn't expect that.
Vass sitting in guard here, content to control.
Noelan keeping moving, preventing Vass from controlling successfully.
Vass controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Noelan, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vass shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Noelan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Noelan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vass's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Vass! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Noelan has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nick Vass!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Cortez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nycky Downtime!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downtime checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Downtime drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Downtime drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cortez dives on top into guard.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Downtime is keeping the position.
Cortez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cortez trying to control but Downtime is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Downtime trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Downtime looking for a sweep. Not yet Downtime, not yet.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Downtime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Downtime instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime lands with a left to the head.
Downtime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cortez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Downtime lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Downtime.
Downtime gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cortez regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Downtime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cortez holds on and takes a little breather.
Cortez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Downtime won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Downtime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Downtime manages to get himself to full guard.
Downtime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.
Downtime wants to sweep but no luck.
Downtime pulls Cortez in close to prevent any damage.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nycky Downtime dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Downtime tries to clinch up.
Downtime feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cortez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cortez working a defensive guard here.
Cortez controlling Downtime's posture.
Downtime wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez is adopting a defensive guard.
Downtime looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Downtime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cortez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cortez stuffs the takedown attempt from Downtime. Downtime gets slowly back to his feet.
Downtime tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Downtime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Downtime looks to land a combination but Cortez avoids it well.
Cortez shoots in looking for a takedown. Downtime tries to sprawl out of it but Cortez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Downtime manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cortez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Downtime misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Downtime misses with a few strikes there.
Downtime is looking to clinch.
Downtime darts in and clinches Cortez up against the cage.
Downtime avoiding damage.
Cortez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cortez wants to get back to striking at distance but Downtime won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Downtime.
Cortez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Downtime fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Downtime shows good takedown defense.
Downtime closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cortez to the mat! Cortez manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Downtime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Cortez has control of Downtime's left arm, preventing Downtime from doing any damage.
Cortez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Downtime wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Downtime prevents Cortez from getting back to his feet.
Cortez is trying to keep Downtime in close.
Downtime wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Downtime must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Downtime forces Cortez back against the cage and clinches.
Cortez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Downtime.
Cortez wants a takedown.
Downtime breaks the clinch.
Cortez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Downtime swivels and escapes.
Downtime clinches up with Cortez and pushes him back against the cage.
Downtime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Downtime is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cortez gets underhooks to prevent Downtime's takedown attempt.
Downtime stalling.
Downtime manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nycky Downtime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Downtime scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Downtime tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Downtime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jose Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downtime tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Cortez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Downtime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cortez throws a wild body kick that Downtime sees coming a mile off.
Downtime gets caught flat footed, as Cortez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Downtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime has his hands on Cortez's head, controlling the position.
Downtime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Downtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Cortez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cortez postures up in Downtime's guard and throws a big left but Downtime blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Downtime throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Downtime misses.
Downtime gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cortez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Downtime is looking to stand up but Cortez isn't so interested in that idea.
Downtime has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cortez has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Downtime's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Downtime has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nycky Downtime!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Atrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jingles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Atrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jingles!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jingles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atrell tries to move into range but Jingles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Atrell throws a head kick but Jingles moves out of range.
Atrell tries to clinch but Jingles is having none of it.
Atrell lands a front kick.
Atrell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jimmy Jingles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atrell.
Jingles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atrell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Jingles with that takedown attempt.
Jingles avoids the head kick by Atrell.
Jingles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atrell but Atrell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jingles misses with an uppercut. Atrell saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atrell.
Jingles shoots in and drives through. Atrell sprawls well.
Paul Atrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jingles.
Jingles shoots in and drives through. Atrell sprawls well.
Jingles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atrell, pushing him back against the cage.
Jingles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Atrell.
Atrell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jingles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atrell moves into the clinch.
Atrell jumps guard.
Atrell wants to get back to his feet but Jingles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Atrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jingles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jingles prevents Atrell from getting back to his feet.
Jingles preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atrell keeping moving, preventing Jingles from controlling successfully.
Jingles won't allow Atrell to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Atrell tries to close the distance and clinch but Jingles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jingles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jingles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Atrell has control of Jingles's left arm, preventing Jingles from doing any damage.
Atrell 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.
Atrell has his hands on Jingles's head, controlling the position.
Atrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jingles is looking to work some ground and pound but Atrell has wrist control.
Jingles wants to control from the top but Atrell keeps moving.
Atrell wants to get back to his feet but Jingles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atrell has his foot on Jingles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jingles works his way back into a safe position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atrell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jingles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atrell.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atrell.
Jingles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jingles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Atrell as he jumps to the side.
Atrell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jingles, pushing him back against the cage.
Jingles tries to stall but Atrell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jingles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jingles managing to block the knees to the body from Atrell.
Jingles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Atrell manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jingles shoots in looking for a takedown. Atrell tries to sprawl out of it but Jingles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Atrell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jingles looks gassed!
Jingles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atrell's waist but Atrell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jingles off to one side.
Atrell closes the distance and pushes Jingles back into the cage.
Atrell lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jimmy Jingles has been cut.
Atrell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jingles tries to stall but Atrell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atrell pushes off an throws an elbow but Jingles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Atrell throws an elbow but misses.
Jingles has picked Atrell up - he's going for a ride! Jingles dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jingles with the ground and pound but Atrell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Atrell trying to control the position here.
Jingles won't allow Atrell to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Atrell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jingles's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jingles clinches up with Atrell and pushes him back against the cage.
Jingles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Atrell is trying to keep an underhook but Jingles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Atrell controlling the position for now.
Atrell wants to get back to full guard.
Atrell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jingles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jingles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Atrell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atrell wants to improve his position but Jingles is controlling well.
Jingles throws a strike but Atrell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jingles scoring with some ground and pound.
Jingles landing with the ground and pound.
Jingles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jingles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atrell keeping moving, preventing Jingles from controlling successfully.
Jingles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atrell is trying to control the position but Jingles postures up.
Jingles throwing strikes but missing.
Jingles throwing strikes but missing.
Jingles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jingles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jingles stops Atrell from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jingles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atrell's head.
Jingles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atrell defending well though.
Jingles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jingles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Atrell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jingles is taking a breather. Atrell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jingles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jingles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jingles is breathing heavily.
Jingles wants to clinch
and Atrell counters with a good low kick that Jingles was not able to check.
Jingles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atrell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jingles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atrell. Atrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Jingles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Atrell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jingles.
Atrell tries to kick Jingles off but Jingles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jingles lands a nice short elbow.
Atrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jingles stops Atrell from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jingles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Atrell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jingles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Atrell kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jingles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jingles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paul Atrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jingles misses with a takedown
and Atrell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jingles moves forwards but Atrell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Atrell.
Atrell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jingles momentarily.
Atrell instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Atrell.
Atrell tries to score a body lock takedown but Jingles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Atrell tries to land knees in the clinch but Jingles avoids the damage to the body.
Atrell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Atrell gets underhooks to prevent Jingles's takedown attempt.
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 Paul Atrell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jingles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Atrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jingles blocks a head kick by Atrell.
Jingles shoots and misses
and Atrell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jingles working aggressively here.
Jingles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jingles tries to work over Atrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jingles has Atrell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atrell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atrell breaks the clinch.
Atrell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jingles shoots and misses
and Atrell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paul Atrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jingles.
Atrell moves in looking to clinch but Jingles pushes him off.
Atrell scores with a head kick.
Atrell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Atrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atrell thumps Jingles with a low kick.
Atrell clinches but Jingles breaks the clinch
and Jingles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atrell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jingles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Atrell has closed the distance and engaged Jingles in a clinch.
Atrell breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from Atrell.
Atrell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Atrell pushes Jingles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jingles blocks an elbow strike.
Jingles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atrell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Atrell looking to stall.
Atrell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atrell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atrell is looking to slow Jingles down with leg kicks.
Atrell has managed to clinch.
Atrell pulls guard effortlessly.
Jingles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jingles trying to control but Atrell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jingles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Atrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Atrell is looking to stand up but Jingles isn't so interested in that idea.
Jingles with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jingles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Atrell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jingles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jingles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Atrell throws a front kick that sends Jingles stumbling back into the cage.
Atrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atrell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atrell scores with a hook.
Paul Atrell is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atrell closes the distance and clinches.
Atrell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atrell closes the distance and clinches.
Atrell breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Atrell.
Atrell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atrell throws a head kick that misses.
Atrell tries to close the distance and clinch but Jingles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jingles shoots and misses
and Atrell counters with a nice body kick.
Atrell drives through and clinches with Jingles against the cage.
Atrell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jingles wants to control from the top but Atrell keeps moving.
Atrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jingles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jingles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jingles prevents Atrell from getting back to his feet.
Jingles throwing strikes but missing.
Jingles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Atrell wants to stand up but Jingles is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jingles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jimmy Jingles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Atrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jingles avoids the elbow strike from Atrell, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Atrell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atrell, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Atrell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inglourious Basterd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martins has chosen Regueiros Guerreiros as his entrance music. Wagner Martins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Inglourious Basterd's chin.
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275 lbs
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23
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Inglourious Basterd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wagner Martins!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Basterd.
Basterd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Basterd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Basterd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Martins wants to control but Basterd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Basterd is going to stand back up.
Basterd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martins's head.
Martins is trying to stand.
Basterd throws a strike but Martins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basterd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martins's head.
Martins pulls Basterd in close to his closed guard and prevents Basterd from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Basterd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basterd is looking to work some ground and pound but Martins has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basterd with a nice head shot there.
Basterd throws a big right hand that misses.
Basterd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Basterd wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Basterd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Basterd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Basterd won't allow Martins to get back to his feet.
Basterd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martins looking for a sweep. Not yet Martins, not yet.
Basterd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Basterd stands up over Martins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Basterd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basterd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Basterd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Basterd is fighting to break Martins's control of his arms but Martins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Basterd drives through and clinches with Martins against the cage.
Basterd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martins's face.
It looks like Wagner Martins has been cut.
Martins looks gassed!
Basterd tries for a takedown but Martins manages to get underhooks.
Basterd misses with an elbow strike.
Martins is pressed up against the cage. Basterd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martins down to the mat. Martins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Martins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Basterd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Basterd tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Basterd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basterd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Martins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Martins is bucking up trying to escape but Basterd cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Basterd unloads with some shots from mount but Martins bucks and avoids them well.
Basterd unloading with bombs!
Martins blocking the ground and pound.
Basterd is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Basterd lands a big elbow.
Basterd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Martins looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Martins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basterd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Martins looks a forlorn figure.
Basterd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Martins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Basterd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Basterd misses with a head shot.
Basterd has control of Martins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Martins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Basterd landing strikes, looking to finish!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Basterd 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.
Inglourious Basterd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wagner Martins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A good leg kick by Basterd.
Basterd looks for a takedown but Martins sprawls well.
Basterd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Basterd shoots and misses
and Martins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Inglourious Basterd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Basterd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Basterd 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.
Basterd trying to strike off his back.
Martins stands and throws Basterd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Martins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Basterd!
Martins unloading with bombs!
Basterd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martins content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basterd won't allow Martins to pass to mount.
Basterd manages to get to full guard.
Basterd has his feet on Martins's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Basterd misses with a looping right.
Basterd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Basterd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Basterd fails with the takedown
and Martins counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inglourious Basterd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basterd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Basterd scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basterd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Basterd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Martins's guard.
Basterd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Basterd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martins is keeping the position for now.
Basterd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Basterd is looking to work some ground and pound but Martins has wrist control.
Martins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Basterd wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
Basterd scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basterd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Martins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Basterd wants to clinch but Martins slips to the side
and Martins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Basterd moves into full guard.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Basterd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basterd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Basterd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martins is aware though and is defending well.
Martins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Basterd wants to sweep here but Martins controlling him for the moment.
Martins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins stands up over Basterd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Basterd lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Basterd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Basterd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Basterd striking off his back but it's not causing Martins any problems.
Basterd working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Basterd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Basterd keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wagner Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wagner Martins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Basterd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Basterd.
Martins feints and as Basterd raises his hands in defense, Martins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Basterd controls Martins momentarily but Martins frees himself.
Basterd keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
Martins postures up.
Martins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Basterd's head.
Basterd trying to keep a closed guard but Martins is proving a slippery customer.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Basterd trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Basterd is trying to control the position but Martins postures up.
Martins trying to control but Basterd is working from the bottom.
Basterd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Basterd with that takedown attempt.
Martins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Basterd defends it nicely.
Basterd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Basterd clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basterd unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Basterd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Basterd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Basterd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Basterd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Basterd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Basterd stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Martins to get to his feet.
Basterd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Basterd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Basterd looking to pass the guard.
Basterd landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins wants to stand and escape but Basterd is having none of it.
Basterd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Basterd throwing strikes from guard but Martins blocks nicely.
Basterd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martins looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Basterd has managed to clinch.
Basterd gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Basterd thows a huge punch but Martins dodges it nicely.
Martins pushes Basterd off looking to stand but Basterd dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basterd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Basterd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Basterd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Basterd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Basterd is working for a submission of some sort.
Martins gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inglourious Basterd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Basterd 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inglourious Basterd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bip Bop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Bip Bop has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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19
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bip Bop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clinton Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller misses with a leg kick.
Bop scores with a sloppy right hand. Rockefeller should have avoided that one.
Rockefeller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bop misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Rockefeller does no damage.
Rockefeller should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bop misses with a double jab.
Rockefeller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bop's waist but Bop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockefeller off to one side.
Bop scores with a jab to the body.
Rockefeller pushes Bop up against the cage in a clinch.
Bop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bop tries to bum rush Rockefeller with a series of wild strikes but Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockefeller takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bop throws a big shot that misses.
Bop scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rockefeller ducks under a wild hook from Bop.
Bop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rockefeller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bop.
Bop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Bop catches Rockefeller right on the button with a cross.
Bop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks.
Rockefeller is rocked!
Bop lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bip Bop!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and johnny apples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes's entrance music is Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, johnny apples!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
apples misses with a double jab.
johnny apples seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. apples catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Jab from apples.
apples looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
apples is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
apples throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
apples takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as apples throws out the jab.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barnes wants to clinch.
apples uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and apples counters with a nice uppercut.
apples looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
apples throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like johnny apples has been cut.
Barnes tries to clinch there but apples circles away.
apples bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
apples showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
apples throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
apples digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
apples has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
apples misses with an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a right and a left that apples avoids nicely.
apples misses with a looping left.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from apples.
apples works the jab nicely.
apples closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but apples is one step ahead there.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
apples trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes 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 two minutes gone in the round.
apples won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet.
apples drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barnes decides to stand back up.
apples might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
apples throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
apples looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
apples looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
apples tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Andre Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of johnny apples.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt apples or not.
apples looks gassed!
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
apples looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
apples throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
apples jabbing away but nothing is landing.
apples takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
apples takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes lunges at apples with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by apples's hand.
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
apples takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps apples's head backwards.
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.
Barnes moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! apples goes down! Can Barnes finish him!?
apples is rocked!
Barnes stands up and waves to apples to follow him.
apples is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
apples on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick by Barnes - that's a beauty! apples is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Barnes can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andre Barnes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristobel James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Rua has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kristobel James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua throws a shot to the body.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from James.
James tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James throws a hook but Rua blocks it.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rua lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James loses concentration momentarily and Rua pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! James crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Rua finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mauricio Rua!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shin Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jizz In My Pants kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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154 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shin Yamaguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Madison!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madison.
Shin Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Madison does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Yamaguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamaguchi lands with a nice body punch.
Yamaguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Yamaguchi does no damage.
Madison falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Madison.
Yamaguchi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi tests Madison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Madison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yamaguchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Madison looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range.
Madison throws a good cross that connects.
Madison loads up on a big right hand but Yamaguchi slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Madison avoids it easily.
Madison throws a nice looking combination but Yamaguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamaguchi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yamaguchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Madison counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Madison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Madison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Madison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamaguchi.
Madison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice right hand.
Yamaguchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Madison counters with a three punch combo that has Yamaguchi backing up. Yamaguchi nods at Madison to acknowledge the strikes.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the body
and Madison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yamaguchi looks to land a combination but Madison avoids it well.
Madison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Madison showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi is trying to stand back up but Madison is controlling him
Madison moves into full mount! Yamaguchi won't be happy about that!
Yamaguchi tries to lock up and control but Madison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Madison is landing with some decent strikes but Yamaguchi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison looking to control but Yamaguchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madison prevents Yamaguchi from getting the reversal.
Madison wants to control the pace but Yamaguchi is squirming around nicely.
Madison unloading with bombs!
Madison thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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.
Madison throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Madison misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Yamaguchi wants to control but Madison is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Madison cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yamaguchi is looking to escape.
Madison unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Madison dominated that round.
That's time! Yamaguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Madison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yamaguchi throws out a powerful jab.
Yamaguchi lands a two punch combo.
Yamaguchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Madison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yamaguchi misses with a two punch combination.
Madison thows a body shot but no joy.
Madison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Madison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yamaguchi trying to control from the bottom.
Madison misses with a head shot. Yamaguchi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Madison chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison trying to control but Yamaguchi is working from the bottom.
Madison tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamaguchi is retaining full guard.
Yamaguchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Madison controls the pace.
Yamaguchi controlling Madison's posture.
Madison trying to control but Yamaguchi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Madison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Madison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yamaguchi backs up against the cage.
Madison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamaguchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Madison throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a jab to the body
and Madison counters with a series of strikes. Yamaguchi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yamaguchi leaves Madison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shin Yamaguchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamaguchi cracks Madison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yamaguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madison misses the jab.
Shin Yamaguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Madison blocks a jab.
Jack Madison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yamaguchi's guard.
Madison trying to control but Yamaguchi is working from the bottom.
Madison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yamaguchi is trying to keep Madison in close.
Madison trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Madison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yamaguchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Madison in his tracks.
Madison throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Madison avoids it easily.
Madison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yamaguchi tries to kick Madison off in order to stand up. Madison Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Madison happy to just control the position for now.
Yamaguchi is not content to let Madison control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi wants to control but Madison postures up.
Madison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yamaguchi is looking to regain half guard here but Madison keeps moving and retains side control.
Yamaguchi struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Madison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Madison looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yamaguchi is avoiding damage well.
Madison throwing strikes but Yamaguchi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamaguchi working away.
Madison gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jack Madison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madison manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yamaguchi scores with a body shot.
Yamaguchi lands a jab to the head.
Madison moves away from the strike by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Madison in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Madison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yamaguchi is trying to stand up here but Madison is controlling him well.
Madison controlling the action here.
Madison works his way into side control.
Madison slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Madison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Madison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Madison!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Ryo Narushima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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23
216 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryo Narushima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bret Hicken!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicken.
Hicken throws out a leg kick but Narushima moves out of range and Hicken only half commits.
Narushima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hicken's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hicken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Hicken is predictable there
and Narushima counters with a thumping low kick.
Narushima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hicken takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Bret Hicken has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicken throws a body punch but Narushima moves out of range.
Hicken has a takedown stuffed.
Narushima lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hicken will feel that in the morning.
Hicken looks gassed!
Narushima throws a head kick that misses.
Hicken throws a hook to the side of Narushima's head but Narushima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Narushima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Narushima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Narushima.
Narushima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Narushima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hicken takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Narushima cracks the inside of Hicken's front leg.
Ryo Narushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hicken fails with the takedown
and Narushima counters with a good, hard body kick but Hicken shrugs it off.
Narushima lands a big head kick that sends Hicken tumbling to the mat! Narushima takes a step backwards and waves Hicken back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hicken is rocked!
Narushima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hicken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narushima. Narushima obviously looking to wear him down.
Hicken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narushima can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima lands a head kick. Hicken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hicken is still on wobbly legs! Can Narushima finish him?
Narushima thumps Hicken with a low kick.
Hicken seems to have recovered his senses.
Narushima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Narushima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Narushima throws a head kick that half lands.
Hicken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narushima.
Narushima throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Narushima lands a high kick!
Hicken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narushima throws a leg kick which misses Hicken's front leg but catches the back leg as Hicken tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Narushima.
Good leg kick by Narushima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicken misses the jab.
Narushima is looking to slow Hicken down with leg kicks.
Narushima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Narushima.
Hicken misses with a body shot
and Narushima counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That has opened up Bret Hicken's cut even more.
Narushima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hicken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hicken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narushima. Narushima obviously looking to wear him down.
Hicken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Narushima.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Narushima.
Narushima throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Narushima thumps Hicken with a low kick.
Narushima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hicken. That did some damage!
Narushima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Narushima.
Narushima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hicken's calf.
Narushima is looking to slow Hicken down with leg kicks.
Narushima is looking to slow Hicken down with leg kicks.
Narushima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Narushima.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hicken tries to clinch up
and Narushima counters with a good, hard body kick but Hicken shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bret Hicken's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Narushima throws a head kick but Hicken moves out of range.
Narushima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hicken can do to turn this around?
Hicken tries to clinch up
and Narushima makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Narushima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hicken misses with a body shot.
Hicken shoots and misses
and Narushima counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Narushima scores with a head kick.
Hicken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Narushima rather than just go for the knockout.
Narushima throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Narushima connects with a high kick.
Hicken is breathing heavily.
Hicken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narushima. Narushima obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Narushima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hicken might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Narushima has got the better of the exchanges.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Narushima.
Hicken avoids the head kick by Narushima.
Hicken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narushima. Narushima obviously looking to wear him down.
Hicken takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hicken takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Narushima avoids the body shot from Hicken.
A good leg kick by Narushima.
Narushima feints and then cracks Hicken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hicken down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Narushima, right into the meat.
Narushima throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima throws a leg kick which misses Hicken's front leg but catches the back leg as Hicken tries to avoid it.
Narushima lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narushima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hicken.
Hicken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Narushima.
Narushima scores with a nice body kick.
Narushima tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Narushima.
Narushima lands a head kick!
Narushima lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hicken will feel that in the morning.
A head kick from Narushima lands but Hicken takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima keeps Hicken at a distance using the push kick.
Hicken just misses with a punch to the body.
Narushima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Narushima lands a high kick!
Nice body kick there by Narushima.
Crunch! Narushima slams his shin into Hicken's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Narushima.
An inside leg kick lands from Narushima.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Narushima, right into the meat.
Hicken avoids the head kick by Narushima.
Narushima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hicken's head.
The cut above Bret Hicken's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima throws a quick inside leg kick.
Narushima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hicken has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Narushima.
Hicken takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Narushima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hicken.
Narushima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hicken.
Narushima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hicken throws a hook but Narushima blocks it.
Hicken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narushima. Narushima obviously looking to wear him down.
Hicken takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Narushima circles away from the clinch attempt
and Narushima counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bret Hicken's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Narushima scores with a nice body kick.
Narushima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hicken's sensitive parts.
Narushima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Narushima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hicken's calf.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Narushima.
Narushima throws a front kick that sends Hicken stumbling back into the cage.
Hicken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hicken takes a swing at Narushima's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Narushima - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narushima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hicken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hicken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Narushima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narushima.
A head kick from Narushima lands but Hicken takes it in his stride.
Hicken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narushima can pounce on him.
Narushima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hicken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narushima. Narushima obviously looking to wear him down.
Narushima misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Narushima.
Hicken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Narushima plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narushima connects with a solid leg kick.
Hicken takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Narushima circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hicken drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Narushima follows Hicken to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Narushima!
Ryo Narushima is the new light heavyweight champion!
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