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BHFC 34 - Valentine vs Rivers PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uncomfortably Numb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny vogolsain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). vogolsain has chosen Nightmare as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uncomfortably Numb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny vogolsain!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vogolsain swinging wildly here.
Numb swats away the attempt to clinch by vogolsain.
vogolsain avoids the body shot from Numb.
vogolsain fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - vogolsain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Numb throws a combination that misses
and vogolsain counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numb misses with a body shot.
vogolsain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Numb has managed to clinch.
vogolsain trying to stall but Numb improves his position.
Numb stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numb lands a left hand that snaps the head of vogolsain backwards.
vogolsain missing with knees to the body.
Numb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A bit of stalling here from Numb.
Numb lands an uppercut.
Numb lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Numb.
Numb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
vogolsain wants to clinch but Numb slips to the side
and Numb counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Numb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Numb is working for a submission of some sort.
Numb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, vogolsain has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
vogolsain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
vogolsain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Numb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Numb controlling the action here.
Numb in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. vogolsain tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Numb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uncomfortably Numb!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clement Greenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greenburg has chosen Your Mother's Got A Penis as his entrance music. Clement Greenburg has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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255 lbs
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281 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clement Greenburg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenburg.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenburg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greenburg lands a nice short elbow.
Dux wants to control but Greenburg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greenburg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dux tries to get out of the position.
Greenburg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dux wants to control but Greenburg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Greenburg seems content to control.
Greenburg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dux holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dux tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Greenburg manages to move to mount!
Dux taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dux is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenburg controlling from the full mount.
Greenburg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Greenburg prevents Dux from getting the reversal.
Dux is working hard here to advance position.
Greenburg cracks Dux with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Greenburg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dux's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dux is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Greenburg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux is trying to stand up.
Greenburg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greenburg on the ground.
Dux is in a horrible position here. Greenburg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenburg lands a big shot to the head and Dux winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Clement Greenburg!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Alipio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Smirnov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Counter striker
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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, Richard Alipio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov has managed to clinch.
Alipio jumps guard.
Smirnov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smirnov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alipio is proving hard to escape from.
Smirnov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smirnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alipio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smirnov is trying to defend but Alipio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alipio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smirnov's head.
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet.
Smirnov trying to control here.
Alipio 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alipio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smirnov tries to kick Alipio off but Alipio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alipio passes to full mount!
Smirnov tries to hold on but Alipio postures up.
Alipio controlling the pace for now.
Alipio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smirnov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alipio is landing with some decent strikes but Smirnov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smirnov is looking to get to half guard.
Alipio controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov tries to hold on but Alipio postures up.
Smirnov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Alipio is staying active.
Alipio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smirnov is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Alipio.
Alipio content just to control the position here.
Alipio looking to finish Smirnov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smirnov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alipio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smirnov tries to reverse the position but Alipio maintains control.
Smirnov tries to hold on but Alipio postures up.
The referee warns Smirnov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smirnov wants to hold on but Alipio pushes him away.
Alipio wants to control the pace but Smirnov is squirming around nicely.
Alipio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smirnov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smirnov tries to hold on but Alipio pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alipio looking to control but Smirnov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smirnov wants to control but Alipio is having none of it.
Smirnov is trying to escape the mount.
Smirnov is bucking up trying to escape but Alipio cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alipio with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alipio cracks Smirnov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alipio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smirnov's face.
Smirnov is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Alipio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alipio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smirnov is trying to defend but Alipio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Richard Alipio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smirnov is trying to control but can't.
Smirnov is trying to stand up here but Alipio is controlling him well.
Alipio is stalling here. Smirnov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alipio seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smirnov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alipio can't do much from the bottom here.
Smirnov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Alipio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alipio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alipio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smirnov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alipio.
Alipio works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alipio looking to control but Smirnov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smirnov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smirnov is squirming around, avoiding Alipio's attempts to control the action.
Alipio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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.
Alipio prevents Smirnov from getting the reversal.
Alipio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smirnov wants to hold on but Alipio pushes him away.
Alipio raining down shots from the mount!
Alipio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smirnov's face.
Alipio lands a nice shot to the head.
Smirnov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smirnov is trying to stand.
Alipio landing strikes from the mount.
Alipio landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov tries to lock up and control but Alipio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.
Alipio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smirnov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alipio with shots to the head and body - Smirnov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alipio prevents Smirnov from getting the reversal.
Alipio lands with some strikes.
Smirnov is looking to improve his position but Alipio isn't that keen on the idea.
Alipio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smirnov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smirnov can't escape the position.
Smirnov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Alipio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alipio working the ground and pound effectively.
Alipio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alipio lands with some strikes.
Alipio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smirnov tries to hold on but Alipio pushes him away.
Smirnov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Alipio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smirnov is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alipio controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Alipio dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alipio scores a takedown into full mount!
Alipio landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smirnov taking shots to the head.
Alipio avoids the attempt from Smirnov to control.
Alipio lands with some strikes.
Smirnov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alipio looking to finish Smirnov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smirnov!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Alipio.
Smirnov can't escape the position.
Alipio controlling from mount.
Smirnov wants to control but Alipio is having none of it.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alipio lands with some strikes.
Alipio postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smirnov looks a forlorn figure.
Alipio landing punches.
Smirnov tries to lock up and control but Alipio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is trying desperately to improve position.
Alipio landing shots from mount.
Alipio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Alipio cracks Smirnov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smirnov wants to hold on but Alipio pushes him away.
Alipio cracks Smirnov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
The referee warns Smirnov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Smirnov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alipio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smirnov is working to get back to half guard.
Alipio lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alipio with good strikes from the mount here!
Smirnov is in a horrible position here. Alipio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alipio lands a big shot there that rocks Smirnov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alipio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smirnov is bucking up trying to escape but Alipio cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alipio trying to control but Smirnov is having none of it.
Smirnov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alipio connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alipio pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smirnov is squirming around, avoiding Alipio's attempts to control the action.
Smirnov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smirnov is in a horrible position here. Alipio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smirnov wants to control but Alipio is having none of it.
Alipio raining down shots from the mount!
Alexander Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns Smirnov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Alipio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alipio, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Alipio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Atrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Penagos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penagos has chosen Somebody Gonna Get Their Ass Whooped! as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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191 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Penagos!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atrell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penagos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penagos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Atrell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Penagos is leaning against Atrell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penagos avoids a wild elbow strike from Atrell.
Atrell wants a takedown.
Atrell tries a knee to the head but Penagos blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Penagos.
Atrell avoiding damage as Penagos throws knees to the body.
Penagos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atrell is defending well for now.
Penagos lands an uppercut.
Atrell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Atrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penagos has him pressed against the cage.
Atrell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Atrell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Penagos works on Atrell's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Penagos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Penagos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atrell or not.
Penagos misses with an elbow over the top.
Penagos scores with a hook to the body.
Atrell is breathing heavily.
Penagos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Penagos obliges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Penagos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atrell or not.
Atrell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penagos.
Penagos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penagos landing knees to the body.
Penagos lands with a left to the head.
Penagos avoiding damage.
Penagos lands a hook that snaps the head of Atrell backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Penagos.
Penagos lands a knee to the body.
Atrell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penagos lands a body punch.
Penagos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Penagos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Penagos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Penagos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Penagos prevents Atrell from breaking the clinch.
Penagos slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Penagos.
Penagos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Penagos is working Atrell over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Penagos.
Penagos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atrell backwards.
A short body shot lands from Penagos as the two fighters clinch.
Penagos lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penagos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penagos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penagos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Penagos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penagos digs a right hand into Atrell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atrell's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Penagos.
Penagos is leaning against Atrell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penagos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Penagos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Penagos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Penagos.
A body shot lands from Penagos.
Penagos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Penagos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Penagos lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Penagos.
Penagos lands a body punch.
Penagos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Atrell has Penagos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Penagos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Penagos is working Atrell over against the cage.
Atrell letting Penagos take a breather here.
Penagos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atrell's defenses.
Penagos lands a good knee to the midsection. Atrell won't want to take too many of those.
The referee is keeping an eye on Penagos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Penagos works on Atrell's body with a couple of short punches.
Penagos landing knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Penagos.
A short body shot lands from Penagos as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penagos.
Penagos crunches a lovely knee into Atrell's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Penagos.
Penagos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Penagos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Atrell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Atrell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Penagos pushes Atrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penagos avoids the elbow strike from Atrell, against the cage.
Penagos lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penagos.
Penagos scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Atrell tries to throw a body punch but Penagos avoids it by throwing Atrell back against the cage.
Atrell is looking to control Penagos's arms but Penagos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atrell has his back to the cage.
Atrell avoiding damage as Penagos throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Atrell fails to land.
Penagos scores a nice knee to the body.
Atrell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Atrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atrell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Penagos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penagos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Penagos lands an elbow just above Atrell 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Penagos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Penagos misses with a kick to the body.
It looks like Paul Atrell has been cut.
Penagos wants to land a leg kick but Atrell is out of range.
Penagos with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Penagos.
Atrell throws a body kick the misses
and Penagos counters with a nice body shot.
Atrell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Penagos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Penagos finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penagos, right into the meat.
Penagos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Atrell is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penagos has managed to clinch.
Oh Atrell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penagos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Atrell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Penagos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Penagos scores a nice knee to the body.
Penagos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Penagos lands a shot to the body.
Atrell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penagos digs a right hand underneath Atrell's ribcage. Atrell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Penagos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Penagos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penagos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Atrell seems to have got his legs back now.
Penagos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Atrell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carlos Penagos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Penagos lands a shot to the body.
Penagos lands a damaging elbow.
Penagos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penagos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Atrell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Penagos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penagos lands an elbow that stopped Atrell in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Penagos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penagos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Atrell up against the cage.
Penagos missing with knees to the body.
Penagos cracks Atrell with a nice body shot.
Penagos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penagos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Atrell blocks an elbow strike.
Penagos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penagos taking a breather.
Atrell can't get the takedown.
Penagos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penagos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penagos lands with a light punch inside.
Penagos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atrell.
Atrell breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penagos.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penagos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Penagos stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Penagos.
Penagos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atrell.
Atrell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Penagos lands an elbow inside that Atrell shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Penagos.
Penagos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atrell backwards.
Penagos stalling in the clinch.
Penagos digs a right hand underneath Atrell's ribcage. Atrell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Penagos tries to land knees in the clinch but Atrell avoids the damage to the body.
Penagos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atrell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Penagos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atrell is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atrell misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Penagos.
Nice body punch from Penagos.
Atrell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Atrell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penagos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Penagos lands with a left to the head.
Penagos crunches a lovely knee into Atrell's ribcage.
Atrell tries to break the clinch but Penagos is controlling the position.
Penagos avoiding damage as Atrell throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penagos.
Penagos works on Atrell's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Penagos - that landed with a thud.
Penagos scores with a hook to the body.
Penagos has Atrell pressed against the cage, preventing Atrell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Penagos lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Penagos.
Knees to the body from Penagos.
Atrell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penagos is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penagos lands a knee to the body.
Penagos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Penagos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Penagos lands an elbow inside.
Penagos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Penagos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Penagos - that landed with a thud.
Penagos pushes Atrell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Penagos crunches a lovely knee into Atrell's ribcage.
Penagos looking to throw knees to the head but Atrell is blocking nicely.
Penagos is working Atrell over against the cage.
Penagos lands an elbow inside that Atrell shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Penagos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Penagos to work.
The crowd are getting on Penagos's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penagos cracks Atrell with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penagos.
Penagos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Penagos avoiding damage as Atrell throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Penagos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Atrell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Penagos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atrell can pounce on him.
Penagos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atrell is out of range and Penagos settles back down.
Atrell tries to clinch
and Penagos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penagos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Penagos tries to clinch but Atrell is having none of it.
Penagos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Penagos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Penagos connects with a high kick.
Atrell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Penagos lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penagos pushes Atrell up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Penagos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Penagos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Penagos.
Penagos digs a right hand into Atrell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atrell's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penagos trying to land knees to the body.
Penagos lands a body shot.
Penagos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Penagos effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Penagos.
Penagos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Penagos lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Penagos.
Penagos effectively controlling the action here.
Penagos lands a nice shot to the body.
Atrell managing to block the knees to the body from Penagos.
Penagos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atrell is defending well for now.
Atrell throws an elbow but it misses.
Atrell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Penagos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Penagos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atrell.
Penagos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Penagos lands an elbow just above Atrell 's eye.
Penagos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atrell avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penagos working Atrell over with knees to the body.
Atrell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Penagos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atrell backwards.
Penagos blocks an elbow strike from Atrell.
Penagos scores a nice knee to the body.
Atrell tries to land knees in the clinch but Penagos avoids the damage to the body.
Penagos scores with a hook to the body.
Atrell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Atrell is trying to drag Penagos to the mat but Penagos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Penagos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penagos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penagos digs a right hand into Atrell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atrell's gas tank.
Penagos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Atrell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Atrell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penagos blocks it with crossed arms.
Atrell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Penagos effectively controlling the action here.
Penagos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penagos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Atrell is trying to break free.
Atrell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Penagos crunches a lovely knee into Atrell's ribcage.
Atrell misses with a knee to the head.
Penagos lands with a right to the head.
Penagos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atrell.
Penagos missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Penagos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atrell managing to block the knees to the body from Penagos.
Penagos blocks the elbow strike.
Atrell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Atrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penagos lands a right hand.
Penagos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atrell fails to pull guard.
Penagos tries to land knees in the clinch but Atrell avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Atrell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Penagos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Penagos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atrell is defending well for now.
Atrell throws an elbow that misses.
Penagos works on Atrell's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Atrell.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Atrell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Penagos's brow.
Penagos pushes Atrell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Penagos pushes Atrell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Penagos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Atrell tries to score a body lock takedown but Penagos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Penagos.
Penagos is leaning against Atrell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penagos taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Penagos.
Penagos lands a body shot.
Penagos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penagos lands a shoulder strike.
Penagos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penagos avoids a wild elbow strike from Atrell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penagos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Penagos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atrell blocks it with crossed arms.
Atrell tries to land knees in the clinch but Penagos avoids the damage to the body.
Paul Atrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Penagos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penagos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Penagos managing to block the knees to the body from Atrell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Penagos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penagos 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Penagos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Whitley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitley has chosen Pain Killer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Mauricio Rua has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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20
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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24
211 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Whitley!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitley misses with a low kick.
Whitley scores with a takedown into Rua's guard.
Rua 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.
Whitley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Rua has his foot on Whitley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitley works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Rua has his foot on Whitley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitley works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitley trying to move into half guard but instead Rua has managed to sweep!
Rua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whitley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rua has passed into side control.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitley keeps working.
Whitley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rua's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whitley.
Whitley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Rua 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.
Rua trying to control but Whitley is working from the bottom.
Rua won't allow Whitley to sweep him here.
That's two 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.
Rua trying to control but Whitley is working from the bottom.
Whitley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rua throws a lazy right hand but Whitley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Whitley trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Whitley is looking to pass Rua's guard but actually Rua recovers to full guard.
Whitley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitley has managed to get both his arms back between Rua's legs - danger averted.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Whitley is proving a slippery customer.
Whitley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rua keeping full guard, as Whitley tries to pass.
Whitley advances position into side control!
Rua is trying to control Whitley's posture but Whitley avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitley decides to stand back up.
Whitley scores with a takedown into Rua's guard.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitley is one step ahead there.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Whitley is proving a slippery customer.
Whitley wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Whitley preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mauricio Rua will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Whitley shoots for a double leg takedown but Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Whitley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whitley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whitley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rua works the jab nicely.
Rua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitley was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitley was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Whitley has Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitley has hold of one of Rua's legs. Rua is fighting the takedown attempt but Whitley gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Whitley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitley is one step ahead there.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Whitley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitley forces his way into half guard.
Rua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rua.
Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitley looking to pass the guard.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Whitley stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rua is on top in guard.
Whitley 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.
Whitley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rua puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Whitley is staying active underneath Rua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whitley trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whitley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whitley wants to get back to full guard but Rua has passed into side control.
Rua with the ground and pound from mount.
Whitley can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitley regains half guard.
Rua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitley trying to get back to full guard but Rua takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Whitley is trying to escape the mount.
Rua thowing shots but they're missing.
Rua lands a big shot there that rocks Whitley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Whitley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whitley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Rua controlling Whitley's posture.
Whitley looking to pass the guard.
Whitley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rua dives on top into guard.
Whitley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rua puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rua scores with a body shot.
Rua fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whitley sprawls well initially but Rua persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Whitley is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Rua.
Rua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whitley is just riding it out for now. Rua eventually gives up the hold.
Rua is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Whitley!
Whitley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rua pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rua looking to secure an arm triangle but Whitley defends it well.
Whitley working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauricio Rua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Whitley is trying to escape the mount.
Rua tries to control but Whitley wriggling away.
Whitley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two 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.
Whitley is trying to get back to full guard.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitley keeps working.
Mike Whitley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
Whitley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whitley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Whitley keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rua puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rua seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Whitley is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rua has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rua pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Whitley is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ettan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Ettan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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22
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lincoln Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Ettan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ettan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Hawk throws a jab when Ettan was well out of range.
Hawk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Ettan ducks down to avoid it.
Ettan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Ettan is out of range.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ettan.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Hawk lands.
Ettan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Ettan blocks a jab.
Ettan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawk throws a hook but Ettan avoids it easily.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ettan lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk misses with a shot to the body
and Ettan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Hawk misses.
Ettan thows a body shot but no joy.
Ettan slips a straight right by Hawk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ettan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawk backs up against the cage.
Ettan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ettan slips a straight right by Hawk.
Ettan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ettan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ettan.
Hawk takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Hawk misses
and Ettan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ettan keeps the fight on the outside.
Ettan digs a good body shot into Hawk's ribs.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Hawk misses the jab.
Ettan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk shoots in but no luck this time.
Ettan scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ettan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ettan lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot by Ettan.
Ettan lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Hawk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ettan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ettan scores with a shot to the body.
Ettan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawk rather than just go for the knockout.
Ettan cracks Hawk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Ettan. Beautiful body shot.
Ettan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lincoln Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ettan scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one.
Ettan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ettan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Ettan.
Ettan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ettan lands a jab-cross combination.
Ettan lands a left and a right that send Hawk crashing to the mat, dazed. Ettan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Ettan swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Ettan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryfus Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stalin Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Spaceboy. Felipe has chosen T-Swift as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryfus Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stalin Felipe!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felipe tries to clinch but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly lands the left hand.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Felipe moves away.
Felipe throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Felipe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Kelly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Ryfus Kelly has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Felipe.
Felipe tries to clinch up.
Felipe takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipe is concentrating on defense, preventing Kelly from advancing position.
Let's hope that Felipe 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.
Kelly frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Felipe wants to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Felipe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Felipe wants to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Felipe is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felipe stops Kelly from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Felipe tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Felipe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kelly has control of Felipe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Felipe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Felipe is looking to improve his position but Kelly isn't that keen on the idea.
Kelly is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Felipe can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kelly looking to control but Felipe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Felipe is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Felipe wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kelly wants to take Felipe's back here but Felipe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Felipe wants to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Kelly fails to take his opponent's back.
Felipe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kelly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Felipe tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Felipe is looking to get to half guard.
Kelly is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Felipe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Felipe shrugs it off.
Felipe tries to lock up and control but Kelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kelly working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Felipe turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kelly off and cradles Felipe's limp body as Kelly celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ryfus Kelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scipio Africanus!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champ moves in looking to clinch but Africanus pushes him off.
Champ tries to clinch but Africanus is having none of it.
Africanus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Africanus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Champ tries to clinch but Africanus is having none of it.
Africanus lands a jab to Champ's midsection.
Africanus swats away the attempt to clinch by Champ.
Africanus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Champ fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Africanus checks it well.
Steven Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Africanus connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Africanus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Africanus does it's job there.
Champ tries to close the distance and clinch but Africanus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Champ takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Champ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Steven Champ has been cut.
Africanus scores with a sloppy right hand. Champ should have avoided that one.
Africanus cracks Champ with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Africanus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Champ to stand back up!
Champ is rocked!
Champ throws a leg kick but Africanus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oh Champ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Champ takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Champ seems to have got his legs back now.
Champ walks into a jab.
Africanus lands a jab to Champ's midsection.
Champ is breathing heavily.
Africanus scores with a shot to the body.
Africanus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Africanus drops Champ with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Champ looks back up at him and smiles so Africanus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Africanus closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Champ out cold! Champ corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scipio Africanus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onufry Zagloba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakishi Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Onufry Zagloba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakishi Tua!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Tua misses its intended target.
Tua throws the left hand but Zagloba avoids the punch easily.
Tua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tua misses with a straight left.
Zagloba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tua to the mat! Tua manages to get full guard.
Zagloba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tua is looking to regain half guard here but Zagloba keeps moving and retains side control.
Tua struggling a bit here.
Zagloba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Tua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tua tries to improve position but can't.
Zagloba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagloba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tua tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zagloba presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tua regains half guard.
Zagloba seems to be working for a kimura but Tua defends the submission attempt.
Tua is trying to get back to full guard.
Tua gets back to full guard.
Zagloba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zagloba is one step ahead there.
Tua working a defensive guard here.
Tua pulls Zagloba in to control the position.
Tua 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.
Zagloba trying to control the position from guard on top but Tua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zagloba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tua is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tua has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zagloba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tua wants to stand but Zagloba has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zagloba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tua defends well.
Tua stands and steps away. Zagloba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zagloba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tua scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zagloba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Tua throws a hook but Zagloba avoids it easily.
A combination from Tua does no damage.
Tua looks to land a combination but Zagloba avoids it well.
Zagloba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zagloba blocks a jab.
Zagloba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tua circles away.
Zagloba drops his hands momentarily and Tua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zagloba.
Tua looks to land a left hand but Zagloba moved out of range nicely.
Tua looks to land a combination but Zagloba avoids it well.
Tua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tua lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zagloba.
Tua throws a jab but it's blocked by Zagloba.
Tua lands with a good body shot.
Rakishi Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zagloba is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Tua misses.
Tua lands an overhand right.
Tua tests Zagloba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakishi Tua dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zagloba walks into a left hand.
Tua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zagloba blocks a jab.
Tua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zagloba moves away from the strike by Tua.
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zagloba walks into a straight right hand from Tua.
Tua is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zagloba slips a jab and a cross from Tua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagloba ducks under a wild hook from Tua.
Tua throws the left hand but Zagloba avoids the punch easily.
Tua swinging wildly here.
Tua misses with the combination.
Tua scores with a shot to the body.
Zagloba ducks under a wild hook from Tua.
Zagloba defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Tua.
Tua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Zagloba is just out of range.
Tua misses with the combination.
Tua's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tua duly obliges.
Zagloba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Onufry Zagloba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zagloba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rakishi Tua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tua throws a shot to the body.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Tua throws a series of punches but Zagloba avoids them all with ease.
Tua with a jab.
Tua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua throws a series of punches but Zagloba avoids them all with ease.
Tua tests Zagloba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zagloba.
Tua swinging wildly here.
Tua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tua looks to land a right hand but Zagloba moved out of range.
Tua with a jab.
Tua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zagloba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Tua misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tua.
Zagloba is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zagloba walks straight into a right hand from Tua - that's dropped him! Tua jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Zagloba from any more punishment! Zagloba complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rakishi Tua! Rakishi Tua retains his heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Superbeast. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Rick Rivers told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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20
192 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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24
190 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Valentine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rivers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Rivers is looking to chop away at Valentine's legs.
Rivers lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rivers.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Rivers.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
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!
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Rivers throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
Rivers swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Valentine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers works Valentine's body with a nice hook.
Valentine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rivers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valentine. Valentine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rick Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rivers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rivers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Valentine checks it.
A head kick misses from Rivers.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Rivers throws a chopping leg kick but Valentine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rivers looks for the body kick but Valentine saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Valentine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Valentine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valentine.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivers lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rivers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Rivers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Rivers.
Valentine swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Rivers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Valentine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivers avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Rivers scores with a shot to the body.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valentine fails with the takedown.
Valentine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rivers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Valentine. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivers.
Rivers is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
Rivers throws a good cross that connects.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rivers. Valentine shrugs it off though.
Rivers lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rivers scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivers. That's going to slow Valentine down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rivers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rivers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rivers misses with a body kick.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivers circles away.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Rivers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rivers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rivers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers swinging wildly here.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
Rivers lands with a good body shot.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Valentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Valentine checks it.
A jab lands there for Rivers.
Rivers misses with a body punch
and Valentine counters with a low kick, right behind Rivers 's knee.
Rivers looks to land a body kick but Valentine moved away.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valentine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivers digs a good hook to Valentine's body.
Rivers moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
Rivers leaves Valentine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rick Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valentine somewhat.
Rick Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers lands a jab to Valentine's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Rivers thuds his shin into the meat of Valentine's side.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rivers.
Rivers jabs Valentine right on the nose. Valentine blinks but takes it well.
Valentine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivers.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rivers.
Valentine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rivers misses with a body kick.
Rivers connects with a looping right hand.
Rivers connects with a solid leg kick.
Rivers scoring well with a low kick there.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Rivers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers scores with a nice right hand.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valentine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivers. That's going to slow Valentine down.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Valentine throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rivers.
Rivers fakes the leg kick and cracks Valentine in the body.
Rivers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rivers scores with a nice strike.
Valentine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Rivers does it's job there.
Rivers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rivers digs a good hook to Valentine's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivers. That's going to slow Valentine down.
Valentine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Rivers - just one landing.
Donk. Rivers catches Valentine right on the button with a cross.
Rivers wants to land a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Rivers.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Valentine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Valentine dives in and grabs Rivers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes down on Valentine's head and hops out.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Rivers.
Rivers misses with a kick to the body.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rivers.
Rivers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valentine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivers.
Rivers throws a low kick but Valentine avoids it.
Valentine throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rivers.
Rivers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rivers misses with a body shot
and Valentine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rivers misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valentine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivers swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivers but Rivers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rivers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rivers connects with a single shot there.
Valentine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivers can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivers as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rivers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valentine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valentine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rivers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valentine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Valentine.
Rivers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rivers looks to land a body kick but Valentine moved away.
Rivers defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers swinging wildly here.
Valentine rushes Rivers and presses him up against the cage.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rivers as Valentine tries to tie him up.
Rivers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Valentine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivers walks away with a smile on his face. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivers thuds a left hand into Valentine's body.
Rivers misses with a looping left.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Rivers.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Valentine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rivers can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rivers really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Rivers tries to move into range but Valentine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valentine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Valentine showed some decent athleticism there.
Rivers tries to roll over but Valentine keeps him under control.
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valentine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
Rivers is looking to control Valentine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivers avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine stalling away here and it's allowed Rivers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Valentine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rivers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rivers trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valentine is on top in guard.
Rivers has control of Valentine's left arm, preventing Valentine from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valentine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valentine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valentine 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.
Rivers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valentine's guard.
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rivers passes into side control.
Rivers taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to improve position but can't.
Rivers decides to stand back up.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers throws a head kick that half lands.
Rivers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Valentine lands a nice hook to Rivers's body. Rivers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Rivers.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Rivers thows a body shot but no joy.
Valentine lands with a hook. Rivers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Valentine fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rick Rivers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivers is out of range and Valentine settles back down.
Valentine shoots in and drives through. Rivers sprawls well.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Rivers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentine slips a straight right by Rivers.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Valentine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rivers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rivers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rivers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers wants to stand but Valentine is controlling the position.
Rivers keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Valentine with that takedown attempt.
Alexander Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valentine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivers momentarily.
Rivers looks to land a combination but Valentine avoids it well.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Valentine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rivers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valentine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
Rivers throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivers throws a good cross that connects.
Rivers takes one on the button.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers connects with a solid leg kick.
Rivers lands with a kick to the temple. Valentine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Valentine feints and then cracks Rivers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rivers down.
Valentine lands a jab.
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rick Rivers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivers misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a hook to the body
and Valentine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rivers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.
Rivers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valentine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers wants to control but Valentine is keeping busy.
Valentine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valentine wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Valentine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivers sees it coming and defends easily.
Valentine is working for a kimura but Rivers is defending it quite comfortably.
Rivers makes his way to full guard, as Valentine worked for a kimura.
Rivers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Rivers.
I've got Rivers 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 44:50
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 43:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Rivers! Rick Rivers retains his middleweight title!
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