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SCC 61 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Henrique Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manuel Henrique Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester jabs Pereira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pereira looks gassed!
Winchester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Winchester wants to clinch.
Winchester looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pereira is fending him off so far but Winchester persists. Nope, Pereira circles away and we're back to standing.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Winchester was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winchester pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Manuel Henrique Pereira has been cut.
Pereira can't escape the position.
Winchester takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pereira is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winchester wants to finish this one by submission but Pereira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Winchester.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That has opened up Manuel Henrique Pereira's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Manuel Henrique Pereira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robin Winchester!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Romziel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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168 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corey Romziel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Romziel.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Romziel wants to clinch.
Romziel tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romziel's waist but Romziel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Romziel sprawls well.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romziel as he avoids it easily.
Romziel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Romziel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romziel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romziel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Romziel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romziel cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Romziel darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Romziel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Romziel lands a knee to the body.
Romziel lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
It looks like Steve Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Romziel.
Romziel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romziel.
Romziel connects with a knee to the head.
Romziel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smith. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Romziel stalling in the clinch.
Romziel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Romziel landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romziel taking a breather.
Romziel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romziel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Romziel lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Romziel cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Romziel.
Romziel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Romziel moves into the clinch.
Romziel taking a breather.
Romziel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romziel connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romziel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Romziel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romziel lands a damaging elbow.
Romziel stalling in the clinch.
Romziel lands an elbow inside.
Romziel with a knee to the head.
Romziel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Romziel leaning against his opponent.
Romziel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Romziel landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Romziel obliges.
Romziel working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romziel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Romziel lands a knee to the head.
Romziel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Nice elbow from Romziel.
Romziel with a knee to the head.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romziel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Romziel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romziel lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Romziel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Romziel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith looks for a takedown but Romziel sprawls well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Romziel.
Romziel lands with a nice body kick.
Romziel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romziel instigates a clinch.
Romziel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romziel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Romziel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Romziel lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Romziel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romziel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romziel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Romziel obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romziel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Romziel obliges.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Romziel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Romziel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Romziel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Romziel lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Romziel lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Romziel.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romziel.
Romziel effectively controlling the action here.
Romziel lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romziel stalling against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Romziel.
Smith is working for takedown but Romziel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Corey Romziel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Romziel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Romziel lands a knee to the body.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Romziel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romziel effectively controlling the action here.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Romziel lands a knee to the head.
Come on Romziel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Romziel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Romziel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romziel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Romziel.
Steve Smith's cut is getting worse.
Romziel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Romziel.
Romziel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Romziel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Romziel lands a knee to the head.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Romziel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith is trying to drag Romziel to the mat but Romziel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romziel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Romziel.
Romziel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Romziel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith is trying to drag Romziel to the mat but Romziel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Romziel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Romziel lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Romziel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romziel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Romziel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Romziel lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Romziel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Romziel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Romziel connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Corey Romziel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romziel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Romziel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romziel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romziel.
Romziel stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romziel.
Romziel lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Romziel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Romziel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Romziel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Romziel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romziel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Knees to the body from Romziel.
Romziel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Romziel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith letting Romziel take a breather here.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romziel prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romziel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Romziel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Romziel lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Romziel scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romziel.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Romziel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romziel stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Nice elbow from Romziel.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romziel.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romziel smiles and moves away.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romziel moves into the clinch successfully.
Romziel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Romziel lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Romziel stalling the fight.
Romziel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romziel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Romziel.
Romziel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Romziel.
Romziel stalls.
Corey Romziel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romziel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romziel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith jumps guard but Romziel stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romziel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steve Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Romziel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Romziel 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Romziel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marwin Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AC Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AC Slater has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marwin Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, AC Slater!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater slips a jab from Silva.
Nice straight punches there by Slater. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slater.
Slater connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slater.
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Slater is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Slater.
Slater looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slater lands with some strikes.
Slater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slater landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!
Slater landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!
Slater looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Silva is rocked!
Slater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Slater lands a big elbow - Silva is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Silva is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). AC Slater!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is mindshift genki sudo. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Hickens!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ishikawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ishikawa dives in and grabs Hickens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hickens pushes down on Ishikawa's head and hops out.
Ishikawa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ishikawa showed some decent athleticism there.
Ishikawa is looking for a kimura but Hickens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ishikawa to get the leverage.
Hickens tries to kick Ishikawa off but Ishikawa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hickens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ishikawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ishikawa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa is keen to just control but Hickens is a slippery customer.
Ishikawa throwing shots but Hickens is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hickens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ishikawa is looking to advance position but Hickens won't allow it.
Ishikawa seems to be working for a kimura but Hickens defends the submission attempt.
Ishikawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ishikawa wants to take a breather but Hickens is having none of it.
Ishikawa decides to stand and escape the position.
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hickens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hickens throws a lazy head kick
and Ishikawa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hickens is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ishikawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Hickens sprawls well. He's pushed Ishikawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hickens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ishikawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hickens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up.
Hickens throws a sloppy head kick and Ishikawa moves out of range easily.
Hickens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hickens throws a leg kick
and Ishikawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ishikawa.
Hickens looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Hickens keeps moving.
Ishikawa is stalling in the full guard.
Hickens keeping full guard, as Ishikawa tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hickens is looking to stand up but Ishikawa isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ishikawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hickens throws a lazy head kick
and Ishikawa counters with a head kick.
Hickens throws a lazy head kick
and Ishikawa counters with a nice leg kick.
Ishikawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hickens throws out the jab.
Ishikawa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Hickens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mark Hickens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishikawa tries to clinch there but Hickens circles away.
Hickens misses with a double jab
and Ishikawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hickens is breathing heavily.
Ishikawa rushes Hickens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ishikawa prevents Hickens from breaking the clinch.
Hickens prevents the takedown attempt.
Ishikawa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hickens prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickens wants to break free but Ishikawa has control.
Ishikawa goes for a takedown attempt but Hickens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ishikawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akira Ishikawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishikawa wants to clinch up but Hickens keeps it at a distance.
Ishikawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Hickens sprawls well. He's pushed Ishikawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hickens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ishikawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hickens won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa stands up and beckons Hickens to his feet.
A head kick by Hickens misses
and Ishikawa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hickens!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ishikawa throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hickens has his hands clasped together but Ishikawa breaks the hold and Hickens is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ishikawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Ishikawa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by skillet - hero. Forrest Griffin 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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205 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Forrest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Griffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watson has Griffin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Watson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Griffin tumbling to the mat - Watson dives into Griffin's guard.
Watson trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Watson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Watson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Griffin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Watson has Griffin in his guard.
Watson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin looking to sit in guard and control but Watson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Watson wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Watson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Watson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Griffin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Griffin has escaped and now he's on top!
Watson has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Watson looking for a triangle here. Griffin is fighting it but it looks tight! Watson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Griffin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nate Watson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Alves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frankie Lombardi's chin.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Lombardi!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardi motions for Alves to come forward. Lombardi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lombardi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lombardi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves tries to clinch up but Lombardi circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frankie Lombardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardi scores with a three punch combo!
Lombardi stuns Alves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lombardi throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves misses with a straight left.
Lombardi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alves closes the distance and pushes Lombardi back into the cage.
Lombardi swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardi misses with some punches.
Alves lands an elbow inside.
Lombardi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alves prevents Lombardi from breaking the clinch.
Lombardi lands a right hand.
Lombardi blocks the elbow strike.
Alves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lombardi blocks it with crossed arms.
Alves working Lombardi over with knees to the body.
Lombardi looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alves.
Alves tries a knee to the head but Lombardi blocks it.
Alves lands an elbow inside that Lombardi shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lombardi.
Alves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lombardi can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Alves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Alves.
Alves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lombardi has Alves pressed against the cage.
Alves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lombardi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lombardi avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
Alves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lombardi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alves tries to stall but Lombardi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alves lands a damaging elbow.
Lombardi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lombardi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lombardi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but Lombardi blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alves scores a nice knee to the body.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Alves.
Lombardi avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
Lombardi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alves lands an elbow that stopped Lombardi in his tracks for a moment.
Lombardi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alves is keeping busy.
Alves landing knees to the head.
Lombardi has Alves pressed against the cage.
Alves content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Lombardi is blocking nicely.
Lombardi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alves is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lombardi's defenses.
Alves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lombardi lands a hook that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves cracks Lombardi with a nice body shot.
Alves scores with a shot to the side of Lombardi's head.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Lombardi is blocking nicely.
Alves scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lombardi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves.
Alves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lombardi blocks it with crossed arms.
Alves blocks an elbow strike from Lombardi.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Lombardi is blocking nicely.
Alves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lombardi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alves scores with a knee to the head.
Alves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lombardi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alves trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Lombardi - that landed with a thud.
Alves working Lombardi over with knees to the body.
Lombardi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lombardi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvess head.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but Alves blocks it.
Alves lands a nice elbow.
Alves has Lombardi pushed against the cage.
Alves scores with a knee to the head.
Alves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lombardi managing to block the knees to the body from Alves.
A short right from Lombardi on the inside.
Lombardi taking a breather.
Alves landing knees to the body.
Alves lands a good knee to the midsection. Lombardi won't want to take too many of those.
Lombardi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alves connects with a knee to the head.
Lombardi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alves scores with a knee to the head.
Alves landing knees to the head.
Alves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lombardi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lombardi lands with a light punch inside.
Alves lands a nice knee to the body.
Alves landing knees to the head.
Alves missing with knees to the body.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves trying to land knees to the body.
Lombardi lands with a light punch inside.
Alves with a knee to the head.
Alves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lombardi blocks it with crossed arms.
Lombardi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alves stalling against the cage.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Alves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alves wants to clinch up but Lombardi keeps it at a distance.
Alves is looking to clinch but Lombardi is avoiding it.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lombardi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lombardi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Lombardi throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Frankie Lombardi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lombardi keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alves tries to clinch but Lombardi is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Lombardi.
Lombardi misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Lombardi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Lombardi. Those never looked like landing.
Lombardi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lombardi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lombardi moves out of range of the body kick from Alves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves cracks the inside of Lombardi's front leg.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lombardi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Alves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Alves misses with an uppercut. Lombardi saw that one coming.
Alves scores with a nice body kick.
Lombardi misses with a double jab.
Lombardi throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Alves pushes Lombardi up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves lands a nice elbow.
Alves scores with a knee to the head.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lombardi's defenses.
Lombardi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alves lands a good knee to the midsection. Lombardi won't want to take too many of those.
Lombardi looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Alves.
Alves scores a nice knee to the body.
Lombardi takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Alves.
Alves misses with a knee to the head.
Alves controlling the action here for a moment.
Lombardi tries to break free but Alves pushes him back against the cage.
Alves landing knees to the head.
Alves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lombardi blocks it with crossed arms.
Lombardi just leaning against Alves, taking a breather.
Alves lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombardi backwards.
Alves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lombardi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alves lands a nice knee to the body.
Lombardi blocks the elbow strike.
Thiago Alves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alves connects with a knee to the head.
Alves crunches a lovely knee into Lombardi's ribcage.
Lombardi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alves lands a nice elbow.
Alves lands an elbow inside that Lombardi shrugs off.
Lombardi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alves missing with knees to the body.
Lombardi wants to get back to striking at distance but Alves won't allow it.
Alves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lombardi's face.
Lombardi scores with a hook to the body.
Alves landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lombardi lands with a short shot to the head.
Alves crunches a lovely knee into Lombardi's ribcage.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lombardi avoids it.
Alves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lombardi.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but Lombardi blocks with his arms.
Alves missing with knees to the body.
Lombardi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
Lombardi managing to block the knees to the body from Alves.
Lombardi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvess head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves.
Lombardi is looking to control Alves's arms but Alves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lombardi has his back to the cage.
Alves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombardi backwards.
Lombardi being controlled against the cage.
Lombardi wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Alves.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombardi backwards.
Alves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lombardi's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alves lands a damaging elbow.
Lombardi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alves with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Alves to work.
Alves misses with a knee to the head.
Lombardi avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
Lombardi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lombardi misses with a knee strike.
Alves blocking some punches.
Alves lands a knee to the body.
Lombardi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alves working Lombardi over with knees to the body.
Alves lands a knee to the body.
Lombardi has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Alves connects with a knee to the head.
Alves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lombardi is looking to control Alves's arms but Alves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lombardi has his back to the cage.
Alves is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lombardi is keeping busy.
Alves trying to land knees to the body.
Alves landing knees to the head.
Lombardi lands a hook that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Alves.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Alves dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lombardi scores with a one two! Alves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Alves misses.
Alves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lombardi takes one on the button.
Alves tests Lombardi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lombardi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alves has closed the distance and engaged Lombardi in a clinch.
Alves lands a shoulder strike.
Alves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alves lands an elbow just above Lombardi 's eye.
Lombardi dodges an elbow strike from Alves.
Lombardi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves scores a nice knee to the body.
Lombardi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alves digs a right hand into Lombardi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lombardi's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lombardi or not.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but Alves blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lombardi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lombardi working aggressively here.
Alves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombardi trying to control the position but instead, Alves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lombardi into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alves obliges.
Lombardi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alves keeps control of Lombardi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lombardi has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Lombardi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lombardi has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Alves lands a good knee to the midsection. Lombardi won't want to take too many of those.
Lombardi looking to slow down the pace here.
Alves lands a good knee to the midsection. Lombardi won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Lombardi on the inside.
Knees to the body from Alves.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but Alves blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alves obliges.
Alves lands a knee to the head.
Lombardi tries to stall but Alves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lombardi takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombardi.
Lombardi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lombardi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lombardi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lombardi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alves lands an elbow just above Lombardi 's eye.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alves being controlled against the cage.
Lombardi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alves lands a nice knee to the body.
Lombardi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Lombardi is blocking nicely.
Alves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lombardi is trying to maintain a safe position but Alves gets an underhook and turns Lombardi into the cage.
Lombardi seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombardi backwards.
A short right from Lombardi on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lombardi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alves lands a right hand.
Lombardi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lombardi is trying to maintain a safe position but Alves gets an underhook and turns Lombardi into the cage.
Lombardi swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alves has Lombardi pressed against the cage.
Lombardi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alves landing knees to the body.
Alves lands an elbow just above Lombardi 's eye.
Lombardi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alves.
Lombardi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves.
Alves is struggling to control the position.
Alves with a knee to the head.
Lombardi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lombardi's efforts to push away.
Alves scores with a knee to the head.
Lombardi is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alves connects with a knee to the head.
Alves lands a nice knee to the body.
Lombardi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lombardi is defending well for now.
Alves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lombardi looking to throw knees to the head but Alves is blocking nicely.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Lombardi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Alves.
Lombardi misses with a knee to the head.
Alves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lombardi's face.
Lombardi swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lombardi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lombardi working hard to break the clinch.
Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lombardi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Alves.
Lombardi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lombardi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alves is trying to stall.
Frankie Lombardi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thiago Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but Lombardi blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alves, 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 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Alves!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulrich Widerstass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erivelton Imperador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ulrich Widerstass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erivelton Imperador!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widerstass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Imperador feints and as Widerstass raises his hands in defense, Imperador changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Imperador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Imperador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Imperador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Imperador must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Imperador wanted to stand there but Widerstass had control of the position.
Imperador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Imperador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Widerstass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Imperador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imperador drops back looking for a leg! Widerstass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Widerstass manages to kick Imperador off! Imperador jumps back into Widerstass's guard.
Widerstass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Widerstass wants to sweep here but Imperador controlling him for the moment.
Widerstass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Imperador's guard.
Widerstass drops back looking for a leg! Imperador is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Imperador manages to kick Widerstass off! Widerstass jumps back into Imperador's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widerstass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Widerstass prevents Imperador from getting back to his feet.
Widerstass thows a big elbow that misses.
Imperador tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Imperador wants to stand but Widerstass is controlling the position.
Widerstass looking to pass the guard.
Imperador pushes Widerstass off and gets back to his feet.
Widerstass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Widerstass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Widerstass fails with the takedown
so Imperador counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widerstass is looking for a triangle but Imperador pushes his legs off easily.
Imperador is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Widerstass 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.
Imperador avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Imperador is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Imperador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Imperador avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Widerstass has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Imperador doesn't defend quickly enough and Widerstass has managed to lock this one up! Can Imperador escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Widerstass on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ulrich Widerstass!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Sayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayer comes into the arena with Don't Let Me Fall blaring out of the sound system. Hassan Sayer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hassan Sayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Bourne.
Sayer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sayer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourne lands a nice hook to Sayer's body. Sayer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bourne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bourne drops Sayer with a huge uppercut! Sayer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bourne is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bourne!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Faellen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graeme Faellen!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion scores with a sloppy right hand. Faellen should have avoided that one.
Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orion walks forward, straight into a front kick from Faellen.
Faellen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Faellen.
Faellen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orion misses with the combination.
Faellen swinging wildly here.
Orion avoids the head kick by Faellen.
Orion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Faellen.
Faellen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Faellen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Faellen ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faellen circles away quickly and effectively.
Orion throws a series of punches but Faellen moves out of range.
Faellen throws a head kick that misses.
Orion misses with a straight left.
Orion tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faellen tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Faellen 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 Orion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Faellen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Faellen in his tracks.
Orion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Faellen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Faellen scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Cole Orion has been cut.
Orion misses with a hook.
Faellen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orion tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Faellen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Faellen.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Faellen misses with a body kick.
Orion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orion avoids the head kick by Faellen.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faellen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Faellen lands a head kick. Orion smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Faellen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Faellen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Orion is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faellen scores with a head kick.
Faellen connects with an inside leg kick.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Faellen there.
Faellen misses with the combination.
Orion looks to land a combination but Faellen avoids it well.
Orion lands a nice shot to the body.
Faellen throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
Faellen delivers a nice body kick.
Faellen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Faellen lands a nice shot that snaps Orion's head back.
Orion misses with a series of wild punches.
Faellen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faellen works over Orion's head and body with a nice combination.
Faellen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Faellen misses with the combination.
Faellen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Faellen. Those never looked like landing.
Orion 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Faellen is just out of range.
Faellen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Orion misses with a combination
and Faellen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Faellen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Orion will feel that in the morning.
Faellen's corner calls for a 1-2. Faellen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Orion crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Faellen - the referee stops the clock and Orion gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Faellen. Orion manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Faellen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Faellen. Orion shrugs it off though.
Faellen scores with a nice strike.
Faellen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Faellen throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
Faellen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orion.
A combination from Faellen does no damage.
A head kick by Orion misses
and Faellen counters with a good low kick that Orion was not able to check.
Faellen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Orion will feel that in the morning.
Orion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A thudding body kick lands there by Faellen!
Faellen misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Faellen. That's going to slow Orion down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Faellen slams his shin into Orion's torso.
Orion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Faellen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Faellen misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Faellen finds it's way through Orion's defenses.
Cole Orion's cut is getting worse.
Faellen misses with a head kick.
Orion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Faellen counters with a head kick. That will keep Orion thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Orion misses with a looping right.
Faellen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faellen throws a right hand that Orion ducks under and follows up with a left that Orion also avoids with ease.
Orion cracks Faellen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orion lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Faellen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faellen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orion blocks the body kick.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Faellen's head but Faellen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graeme Faellen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Orion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Faellen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion throws a nice looking combination but Faellen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faellen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Faellen.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Graeme Faellen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion blocks a head kick by Faellen.
Faellen misses with a double jab.
Faellen throws a head kick that misses.
Faellen connects with a high kick.
Faellen slips a jab and a cross from Orion.
Faellen scores with a leg kick.
Orion throws the left hand but Faellen avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Faellen.
Faellen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage!
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Faellen thuds his shin into the meat of Orion's side.
Faellen misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faellen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though.
Orion will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Faellen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faellen throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Faellen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faellen lands with a nice body punch.
Cole Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faellen tries a head kick but it misses.
Faellen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Faellen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Faellen scores with a nice strike.
Faellen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faellen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Faellen scores with a body shot.
Faellen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Faellen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faellen throws a head kick that half lands.
Good leg kick by Faellen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Faellen, as that shot connected.
Cole Orion's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Orion avoids the head kick by Faellen.
Faellen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orion on the wrong end of a kick 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!
Faellen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orion misses with a few strikes there.
Faellen connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faellen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faellen.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Faellen.
Faellen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faellen throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Faellen slams his shin into Orion's torso.
Both fighters circling a little - Faellen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Orion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faellen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Faellen misses with a few strikes there.
Faellen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orion if he has to take too many more of those.
Faellen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faellen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orion.
Faellen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orion.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Orion might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Faellen. Beautiful body shot.
Jab from Faellen.
Faellen lands a high kick!
Jeez, Cole Orion's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Orion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Faellen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Faellen duly obliges.
Orion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faellen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Faellen.
Faellen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Faellen.
Orion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Faellen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Faellen pushes Orion away with a front kick.
Some wild striking there from Faellen.
Faellen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faellen scores with a push kick.
Faellen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orion slips a jab and a cross from Faellen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Faellen.
Faellen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Orion's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cole Orion's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Graeme Faellen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Koothrappali moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivers.
It looks like Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali has been cut.
Koothrappali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koothrappali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koothrappali scores with the left hand. Rivers knows he should have avoided that one.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Koothrappali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koothrappali circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koothrappali was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Koothrappali ducks down to avoid it.
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the body.
Rivers looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koothrappali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koothrappali .
The referee is keeping an eye on Koothrappali - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers wants to get back to striking at distance but Koothrappali won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali slows down the pace here.
Koothrappali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Koothrappali as the two fighters clinch.
Koothrappali is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koothrappali .
A short uppercut from Koothrappali .
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Koothrappali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali lands with a left to the head.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali controlling the action here for a moment.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Koothrappali as the two fighters clinch.
Koothrappali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koothrappali is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koothrappali 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Koothrappali cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Koothrappali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koothrappali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koothrappali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koothrappali rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koothrappali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Koothrappali is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Koothrappali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Koothrappali .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koothrappali .
A short body shot lands from Koothrappali as the two fighters clinch.
Koothrappali is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Rivers takes a shot to the head.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands with a left to the head.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Koothrappali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koothrappali .
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Rivers is trying to force a seperation but Koothrappali has the dominant position.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali 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.
Koothrappali presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Koothrappali cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koothrappali takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Koothrappali cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koothrappali presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Koothrappali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali stalling the fight.
Koothrappali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riverss head.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koothrappali cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koothrappali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koothrappali scoring well with a low kick there.
Koothrappali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivers at a distance.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koothrappali connects with the punch.
Eric Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koothrappali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rivers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rivers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koothrappali moves into the clinch.
Koothrappali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
Koothrappali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Koothrappali cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koothrappali .
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali just leaning against Rivers, taking a breather.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A short body shot lands from Koothrappali as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Rivers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koothrappali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Rivers wants to break free but Koothrappali has control.
Koothrappali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rivers takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koothrappali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rivers walks into a jab.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Koothrappali .
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Koothrappali ducks down to avoid it.
Koothrappali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koothrappali connects with a solid leg kick.
Koothrappali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rivers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koothrappali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rivers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali has Rivers pressed against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koothrappali is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koothrappali .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
A short right from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands with a left to the head.
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivers can't break the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koothrappali gets through Rivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali had his way with Eric Rivers in that round.
The cut man is working on Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Koothrappali throws a shot to the body.
Koothrappali clinches up with Rivers and pushes him back against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivers is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Koothrappali presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koothrappali lands with a right to the head.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koothrappali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Eric Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Koothrappali .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
Koothrappali is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koothrappali just leaning against Rivers, taking a breather.
Koothrappali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koothrappali .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koothrappali .
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
A shot in the inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koothrappali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:40
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:40
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali !
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali retains his lightweight title!
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